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#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

#45 of 106 Time for class action by wgardens

Apr 02, 2010 (7:57 pm)

sorry - hit return and my last post went up with no content. Ford has a bad habit of covering up their defects... seems like tons of people are suffering this bubbling of the paint. Anyone interested in a class-action lawsuit against them? please contact me at mtidwelltidwellcreative.com

#46 of 106 2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer by johnnyp1039

Apr 09, 2010 (5:49 am)

Another rust story - I'm a clean freak about my vehichles - I noticed my 2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer is rusting/bubbling near the right side of the lic. plate. Noticed numerous issues with this - Is Ford doing anything to fix this??

#47 of 106 Re: 2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer [johnnyp1039] by alwaysfords2

Apr 09, 2010 (7:50 am)

Replying to: johnnyp1039 (Apr 09, 2010 5:49 am)
The good news is that it isn't rust, it's oxidation of the aluminum panel. The bad news is that they probably won't do anything about it. there are numerous TSB's on the issue, and that is one of the spots. Doesn't hurt to try though, especially if you have a strong "good will" position with your dealership - i.e. buy from them, get service done there, repeat customer, etc etc.
 
I haven't had the issue on my '03, but have on my '04. First by the lift glass, and now around the license plate frame as you described. Had the first spot fixed around 2 years ago and it is still good. Going to get the new spot fixed shortly. They spot fixed it, reshot the color on the area and then clear coated the whole panel again. You will probably find more of the same on the bottom inside seam on the panel where the inner and outers are welded together. I can live with that because you'll never see it.

#48 of 106 Factory Paint Defect by mtcarmelfox

Apr 11, 2010 (3:08 pm)

Do a fast internet search for factory paint defect. Problems are occurring with all the automakers. Anytime an issue occurs, why don't the dealer review the dutability criteria for each of the individual layers. That will rule out if the damage is due to a factory paint defect, environment, design or a common TSB issue.

#49 of 106 Re: 2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer [johnnyp1039] by drequet

Apr 14, 2010 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: johnnyp1039 (Apr 09, 2010 5:49 am)
My 2005 did this in the same spot. I had bought it new in 2005. At 37,000.00 miles it started that bubbling. My dealer said no way - out of warranty. I got in touch with Ford and since I did buy it new and it is probably our 8th or 9th new Ford in the past 20 years, they paid the dealer to repaint it. A friend of mine is the painter for this Ford dealership. He said he can paint it but it will happen again. Two years later it bubbled up again in the same spot - got rid of it in Dec. I had the fuel pump problem and it was going to take three months to get a fuel pump. By the way Ford did pay my diagnostic bills on that. Love those Expeditions but doubt if I'll ever buy another one.

#50 of 106 Re: 2004 Ford Expedition Roof Rusting and leaking [kennyk1019] by jroyalty

Apr 17, 2010 (8:00 am)

Replying to: kennyk1019 (Jan 04, 2010 7:30 pm)
I also have a 2004 Expedition (<50k miles) and its roof started rusting maybe a year ago but didn't perforate until 2 weeks ago. The dealer says the Ford warranty on perforation is 5 years (I checked the warranty manual and he's right). Unfortunately we've had the truck 5 1/2 years. My 2003 F-150 did the exact same thing 2 years ago but said it was covered b/c there was "less than 100k miles on it" according to the body shop person (never checked the warranty manual). We live 6 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. I don't know if this contributed to this or not - you would think not. A little disturbing that both my trucks have/had the issue.

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