Rim Damage

5 messages, Last post on May 21, 2008 at 4:17 PM

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#4 of 5 Re: Rim Damage [buffalo78] by jimmy36 Mar 11, 2008 (6:14 pm)
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 Replies to this message: jamison222 (May 21, 2008 4:17 pm)
#5 of 5 Re: Rim Damage [jimmy36] by jamison222 May 21, 2008 (4:17 pm)
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

#4 of 5: Re: Rim Damage [buffalo78] by jimmy36; Mar 11, 2008 (6:14 pm)

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

jamison222 (May 21, 2008 4:17 pm)

#5 of 5: Re: Rim Damage [jimmy36] by jamison222; May 21, 2008 (4:17 pm)

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