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Ford Expedition Rust and Paint Problems

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#58 of 106 Re: 2010 Expedition rust under dash [cortexans] by alwaysfords2

Aug 21, 2010 (3:03 pm)

Replying to: cortexans (Aug 16, 2010 2:52 pm)
It is normal, on the Expy and most cars. It will not yield electrical problems.

#59 of 106 Re: 2004 Ford Expedition Roof Rusting and leaking [jroyalty] by milano164

Sep 29, 2010 (9:01 am)

Replying to: jroyalty (Apr 17, 2010 8:00 am)
I can't believe the rust problems with my Expedition. I don't consider a 5-6 year old low mileage vehicle that "old" in this day and age.... I can stick my hands up through the rockers on my truck. It really is inexcusable to have a vehicle rust out in this short of a period.
 
I'd only consider getting another Ford for 2-3 year leased or planned on selling it after 3-4 years. But typically, I keep my cars/trucks for 10-12 years.

#60 of 106 Re: 2010 Expedition rust under dash [cortexans] by mikelix

Sep 29, 2010 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: cortexans (Aug 16, 2010 2:52 pm)
Same problem here with my 1 month old Exped. EL

#61 of 106 Re: 2010 Expedition rust under dash [mikelix] by alwaysfords2

Sep 30, 2010 (6:01 am)

Replying to: mikelix (Sep 29, 2010 12:56 pm)
It is normal, it isn't a problem. It is untreated steel which with just humidity will rust. It happens on all cars.

#62 of 106 Widespread FORD Expedition paint problem by chibbs1

Oct 27, 2010 (6:51 am)

I have the same bubbling, peeling paint on my 2004 Expedition. Ford will do nothing. Watch this link from the FOX station in Kansas City regarding the problem. We all need to join in on a lawsuit since re-painting won't fix the problem.
www.fox4kc.com/.../wdaf-story-ps-ford-paint-101810,0,6905374.story - Cached

#63 of 106 Re: 2010 Expedition rust under dash [alwaysfords2] by chibbs1

Oct 27, 2010 (6:52 am)

Replying to: alwaysfords2 (Sep 30, 2010 6:01 am)
You are incorrect. Click the link below for more information.
www.fox4kc.com/.../wdaf-story-ps-ford-paint-101810,0,6905374.story - Cached

#64 of 106 Re: 2010 Expedition rust under dash [chibbs1] by alwaysfords2

Oct 27, 2010 (9:33 am)

Replying to: chibbs1 (Oct 27, 2010 6:52 am)
I'm commenting on rust under the dash, not the hatch / hood issue. I've had the hatch issue and there is nothing normal about that (you can see my post in the news story...)
There is rust under the dash of every car. Normal.

#65 of 106 Paint flaking off new 2010 Expedition by mikelix

Nov 30, 2010 (10:18 pm)

Bought a new 2010 Expedition EL LTD in August 2010; the vehicle has had more than a reasonable number of quality problems that should have been caught in normal factory quality control checks. A few weeks after I had the vehicle, I was hand-washing the car (I never put my cars through a machine carwash and am very careful about how I hand-wash a car) and noticed paint flaking off the plastic rear bumper where it meets the sheet metal on the rearmost sides of the car. Took it took it to the dealer and they were going to use a brush to touch up the spots (on both sides of the car), but upon looking into it further, the body shop determined that the paint was not adhering to the plastic very well, so they had to sand the entire bumper parts and repaint them. Always nice to have a new car that needs to be repainted. I noticed the design of the car is not like the other cars that I have - the plastic painted parts that join metal painted parts are simply screwed together so if there is any movement between the two panels, the likelihood of abrasion problems is high. I noticed on my other vehicles that they have a thin flexible polymer spacer between where the plastic bumper meets the metal body panels and keeps the pieces separated by about millimeter to keep reduce rubbing. This seems like a basic design flaw. Is Ford just trying to save pennies by not doing the same?

#66 of 106 Peeling window sash trim piece by wedo43

Dec 02, 2010 (9:33 pm)

Does anyone know how to remove this piece of trim from my '04 Expedition so I can re-apply new film??
http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=2866934020/PictureID=1053147- 32020/a=1175025020_1175025020/
link titlehttp://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=2866934020/PictureID=1053147- 32020/a=1175025020_1175025020/

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

Dec 04, 2010 (3:00 pm)

Replying to: wilson1971 (Sep 08, 2009 1:18 pm)
I have an 08 doing the same thing in the same spots. Make noise it helps. I have filed (BBB) against Ford and the dealership. Next is small claims court. Look up more paint problems on Lemon Law.com
For 22 dollars you can file in small claims court. There are over 300 complaints on this site. Many have sued, all have won.
I have also contacted the local tv stations. With the amount of complaints out there someone should investigate.

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