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#35 of 106 Re: 2000 Ford Expedition Premature Rusting [ricardop] by charlibob

Jul 14, 2008 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: ricardop (Feb 13, 2008 4:07 am)
I have a 2001 F150 with very extensive rust on the roof... to the point of going clear through the metal in places. This only started appearing early this year. There is only 48,000 on it, although I guess that isn't a factor. I don't live in an area where salt is used on the road.
 
I just got the stock answer from Ford that rust is only covered for five years, and that there was no history of complaints about rusting on this line of vehicles. I got two estimates from body shops. One would agree to cut out the dollar size rust spots, there are 8 of them, weld new patches in place, do corrosion treatment, and repaint the top for $1600. The other shop refused to do patches, saying that they would not be satisfactory, and wanted $3000 to replace the roof.
 
From reading through this thread, it seems Ford has a problem with the rust issue that needs to be addressed, even if out of warranty. Anyone else have some ideas.

#37 of 106 Re: 2000 Ford Expedition Premature Rusting [charlibob] by wvgasguy

Aug 02, 2008 (6:50 pm)

Replying to: charlibob (Jul 14, 2008 3:21 pm)
I can understand being upset with the rust mentioned by the previous poster under his vehicle. I can't see however how rust on the roof "snuck up" on you. Dollar sized rust spots going through the metal in less than a year??? Surely there was some bubbled paint or small spots showing up earlier. Do you wax your vehicle?

#38 of 106 2007 Ford Expedition Lift Gate Paint Bubbling by wilson1971

Sep 08, 2009 (1:18 pm)

I have a 2007 Ford Expedition EL and at 37000 miles I have found that the paint is bubbling near the right side of the lic. plate. Ford has rejected the claim numerous times.
 
Let me know if anybody has experienced this issue.

#39 of 106 wilson1971 by alwaysfords2

Sep 09, 2009 (6:55 am)

Very common problem. It is an aluminum tailgate so it is oxidation as opposed to rust. Some people have luck getting it fixed at no cost, others are not so lucky.

#40 of 106 Re: 2007 Ford Expedition Lift Gate Paint Bubbling [wilson1971] by jkl4

Dec 01, 2009 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: wilson1971 (Sep 08, 2009 1:18 pm)
Have an appt with the dealer to address peeling paint or plastic coated metal panel on the two panels flanking the back lift gate glass on 2007 Nav-L. It is peeling from the top down, no apparent rust.

#41 of 106 Re: 2007 Ford Expedition Lift Gate Paint Bubbling [jkl4] by alwaysfords2

Dec 02, 2009 (6:42 am)

Replying to: jkl4 (Dec 01, 2009 6:36 pm)
I'd guess they will fix that for you. If it is the same as earlier models, it is an easy panel to switch, they are riveted into the body and with the quarter windows opened you have great access. I had one ripped off my car while it was in transit to me across the country and it was no big deal. It was a bigger deal that the thing held on for a while and gouged the quarter panel. Would have been nicer had it just come completely off.

#42 of 106 2004 Ford Expedition Roof Rusting and leaking by kennyk1019

Jan 04, 2010 (7:30 pm)

One day after a hard rain my daughter says dad the car is leaking by the passenger door. Hmmmm, we thought it was the windshield, we climb up on the roof and every grooved slot is rotted out one cracked straight through.. Of course they deny the claim. Makes me sick.. 3K to replace te entire roof. I siliconed it up for now..">

#43 of 106 2006 Expedition Limited Roof Rust by jamjim

Mar 17, 2010 (3:44 pm)

Noticed roof rust (blistering) in the front end of channels over cab. My truck is like new inside and out, but this rust looks like a manufacturer's production problem. Local dealer said, your out of warranty (by a few months) and must call Ford. Called Ford, they said we'll check into it and have your local dealer call you. Two months later no call from dealer, but I did receive a Ford Customer Satisfaction Survey.
 
I got an estimate from a local body shop, but the guy stopped me in my tracks, when he said, We've had hundreds of F-150's and Expeditions with rust problems. My jaw dropped.
 
Is there any hope for a fix from Ford or am I just another long time Ford Guy who is finding out that Ford has some problems and doesn't give a flip about me?
 
Thanks for any insight.
 
Jim Colbert

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