Paint Bubbling, We need EVERYONE to register a complaint! READ FORDS RESPONSE!!!

[jp007]

We have a 2011 Expedition with 70k miles. It is still under the 5yr corrosion warranty and we have the bubbling paint on the back handle area and barely under the hood. Has there been any updates on what to do? This is so frustrating. Ford should be ashamed.

 

[theoldwizard1]

My hood is only starting under the inside front edge, hope it stays there. I see no signs on the rear hatch. With the 2015 F150 being all aluminum, hope Ford got it right.

My 2010 tail gate just started to blister near the chrome. How does the paint stick to the new F150 ? Why buy one ?

Disclosure : First, I used to work at Ford in Engineering. Nothing to do with paint or body.

Second, my daughter's 2012 Expedition has the same paint bubbling problem on the tailgate, so I am not a "happy camper" !

We need to understand that this not a PAINT problem. This a SURFACE PREPARATION problem. Contamination (dirt/oil/grease/moisture) is on the bar aluminum surface before the primer and pint are applied. If it is on the surface before the hem flange is folded, well, we know the result.

Other items are made out of aluminum and are painted and do not oxidize. Why ?

First, different aluminum alloy have better/worse oxidation/corrosion resistance properties. They also have varying other properties.

Second, they have special cleaners and chemical coatings applied before the primer and paint. (Alodine, anodize, etc)

Third, is proper primer. Either zinc-chromate or a "self etching" primer.

As for the F150, they are using a special coating called Alcoa 951 in a patented process.


Last, because stamping and assembling aluminum body panels require special equipment, it is likely that the hood and tailgate of the Expedition were made by a supplier. I don't know who, but their manufacturing process is not the "best in class" ! If they haven't changed that by now, they are not likely going to.

Looks we will have to wait until the Expedition gets am "all aluminum" body, built by Ford like the F150. 2017MY ? 2018MY ?

 

[GaryH2]

Make sure you get a lifetime warranty on the paint. If the oxidation remains and is simply painted over, it will peel again.

I appreciate what you're saying. I am told that they are going to strip, clean, prep and paint. If it lasts at least 2 years I'll be happy.

Its a real shame because the rest of the paint generally looks good!

 

[mjayn]

2010 XLT 46k miles. Bad bubbling on tailgate with some exposed aluminum in transition areas, handle where it touches paint, just under the back window, etc.

Barely noticeable bubbling underhood, but its there.

 

[smash213]

2012 Expedition Paint Peeling/Bubbling

Same issue here.

I have a 2012 Expedition XLT EL. The paint is peeling and bubbling in multiple places on the hood and liftgate. Took to a Ford dealer and they viewed it as a black and white situation - car is outside warranty due to mileage (73,000) and the corrosion warranty requires a complete hole be present through the part in order to be covered.

This is clearly a manufacturing defect and needs to be addressed Ford. I've been a loyal Ford customer for 31 years having purchased 10 new Ford vehicles and 5 of those have been Expeditions. Please address this Ford or I plan to switch to a manufacturer that supports their product and its loyal customers.

A $52,000 vehicle shouldn't have peeling paint after 3 years...regardless of mileage!

 

[k9education]

1,000+ people and counting

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fordpeelingpaint/

 

[dirtrider]

^ Thanks and joined the group. However, I am not too sure I'd have luck with a 12 year old Expedition even though I am the original owner and have just under 80k original miles. I had bubbling in year 2 though and a shoddy repair by Ford in year 4 or 5 that bubbled and peeled again.

Those who won in small claims court seemed to have newer vehicles only around 3-5 years old.

If this happens within a few years on my new 15 mustang I'll certainly take them to small claims court. However, I tend to doubt a problem due to the lack of aluminum. I didn't buy a new Expedition (AL on hood and liftgate) or F150 (all AL body) precisely because I don't trust Fords paint process on aluminum.

 

[k9education]

^ Thanks and joined the group. However, I am not too sure I'd have luck with a 12 year old Expedition even though I am the original owner and have just under 80k original miles. I had bubbling in year 2 though and a shoddy repair by Ford in year 4 or 5 that bubbled and peeled again.

Those who won in small claims court seemed to have newer vehicles only around 3-5 years old.

If this happens within a few years on my new 15 mustang I'll certainly take them to small claims court. However, I tend to doubt a problem due to the lack of aluminum. I didn't buy a new Expedition (AL on hood and liftgate) or F150 (all AL body) precisely because I don't trust Fords paint process on aluminum.

I agree that you aren't likely to have much luck with a 15 y/o vehicle, but surprisingly someone did win in court last year with a 10+ year old vehicle. I believe it was announced on that Facebook page. As for the Mustang, it's definitely not as common as with the Expeditions, but I do recall seeing someone with a Mustang complain recently about a similar problem. The worst one, however, is the guy with the 2010 F150 with 3x,*** miles. his truck looks like an '85 F150. :x

 

[Tbjav8r]

I also have alot of bubbling and corrosion on my 07 Expy. I was wondering, are there any aftermarket replacements for hood/hatch??

 

[AbelNavyvet]

I have major bubbling and paint corrosion however I replaced everything and have used AC aluminum tape to cover holes of rust on the roof. I had to pay thousands to repaint the entire vehicle. why waste this much money on my expo you might ask? well its paid off and my monthly payment is ZERO. runs great after a few transmission problems. however I WILL NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN!