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Rim Damage
by buffalo78
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Mar 04, 2008 (9:25 am)
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I'm not sure if this has been discussed yet (no search hits), sorry if it has. I have an 07 with the 18" chrome rims. Needless to say the winters in Buffalo are not very forgiving. I try to keep it washed as much as possible. I noticed that the rims are starting to bubble on the outer edges and almost a rust like appearence on other parts. Is this something warranty will cover or is there anything I can pick up at the autoparts store to "re-polish" them when spring hits. Thanks in advance for the help!
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Re: Rim Damage [buffalo78]
by akirby
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Mar 04, 2008 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: buffalo78 (Mar 04, 2008 9:25 am)
If they're not damaged from contact then they should be covered under warranty. Have the dealer check them.
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Re: Rim Damage [akirby]
by buffalo78
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Mar 04, 2008 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 04, 2008 9:34 am)
Thank you! That's what I was planning to do, just didn't know if it was a common problem other people were having.
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Re: Rim Damage [buffalo78]
by jimmy36
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Mar 11, 2008 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: buffalo78 (Mar 04, 2008 9:25 am)
Just saw this message. I am a Canadian and I have the same problem. The problem get worse because the rims etch and flake. I will be trying to see if i can get them replaced under warrenty,when i return from Florida. I will also ask for the 18" aluminum wheels as replacement.
Jim A
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Re: Rim Damage [jimmy36]
by jamison222
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May 21, 2008 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: jimmy36 (Mar 11, 2008 6:14 pm)
I am from near Ottawa (Canada), and I have the same problem too. I investigated, and the local Ford dealer told me there are 800+ cases in North America with 2007/08 Ford Edge rims. As well, I requested free replacement rims (covered under warranty).. but these are on massive back-order... they're talking 2-3 months before in-stock since there are so many cases of this throughout NA. The clearcoat is chipping off the rims (flaking), and it is also bubbling too. Caused from the excess winter of snow we had, heat from brakes/wheels, and the salt -- all combined into one. The Ford dealership has been instructed to take pictures of the rims for R&D so they can fix the problem with the rims... BECAUSE the replacement rims they intend to send me will probably do the same thing after next winter unless they crack the source of the problem (rim coating composition breakdown/reaction). Later... Bo
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