Unbelievably upset at rear door bubbling on 2014

[steveg_nh]

The issue with a TSB is its not a recall. Its just recommended procedure for repair so it's not getting you anything repaired for free. Ive heard in some cases ford offered to pay 50% but painting isn't solving the issue. The issue is how the seams were prepped when the liftgate or hood was made. You could paint it a 100 times and it'll still come back

Really? Even if it's not present at the panel edges? Mine (on wife's expy) is around the trim of the license plate area.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Really? Even if it's not present at the panel edges? Mine (on wife's expy) is around the trim of the license plate area.

When they prepare the panels they can't use any materials that have touched steel. The steel particles contaminate the aluminum panel with dissimilar metal which causes electrolysis and the failure of the paint. The point where the aluminum and steel touch are also points of failure.

 

[powerboatr]

isnt there a 5 year 60k mile perforation warranty (corrosion)
hit them with sugar and be firm

 

[JExpedition07]

Despite what many say a respray lasts plenty long and it will not come back if they do it right as I've seen plenty proof. My aunt had Ford redo her 08 in 2012 I think it was and it is still fine today. Same issue you had out of warranty and I remember it was a fight to get it done.

 

[steveg_nh]

Is Crystal from Ford Corporate on this site as well?

 

[gixer2000]

Despite what many say a respray lasts plenty long and it will not come back if they do it right as I've seen plenty proof. My aunt had Ford redo her 08 in 2012 I think it was and it is still fine today. Same issue you had out of warranty and I remember it was a fight to get it done.

You've shown no proof a respray will last, all you done is say it worked for your aunt. 1 case being successful for the moment does not mean thats the cure. I'll guarantee it comes back and until ford lets it's panel manufacturer know the issue and either demands they use proper care when manufacturing or find someone else to build them the right way it will continue to be an issue. The other option is some type of sacrificial metal added to the panels that would need to be replaced over time. Basically the same thing they do when adding an anode rod to a water heater.

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[ExpeditionAndy]

You've shown no proof a respray will last, all you done is say it worked for your aunt. 1 case being successful for the moment does not mean thats the cure. I'll guarantee it comes back and until ford lets it's panel manufacturer know the issue and either demands they use proper care when manufacturing or find someone else to build them the right way it will continue to be an issue. The other option is some type of sacrificial metal added to the panels that would need to be replaced over time. Basically the same thing they do when adding an anode rod to a water heater.

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Or if they were smart they would have switched to fiberglass or some type of polymer years ago and solved the issue.

 

[JExpedition07]

You've shown no proof a respray will last, all you done is say it worked for your aunt. 1 case being successful for the moment does not mean thats the cure. I'll guarantee it comes back and until ford lets it's panel manufacturer know the issue and either demands they use proper care when manufacturing or find someone else to build them the right way it will continue to be an issue. The other option is some type of sacrificial metal added to the panels that would need to be replaced over time. Basically the same thing they do when adding an anode rod to a water heater.

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Mine was resprayed in 13' as well but was paid for out of pocket and looks brand new that's all the proof I need man. Even if it bubbles again it lasts a few years.

 

[jeff kushner]

My understanding of galvanic corrosion is that it only occurs when wet, worse with salt water like in the winters.

How many of you experiencing this have your truck parked outdoors and not under cover?


I'm liking the sacrificial anode idea that Gixxer brought up.......I KNOW that will work and it might be a smart idea for those who have no or little visible damage to keep it from getting worse if indeed, that is the cause. A simple grounded wire with a zinc bar or sheet should work I think?

I do zinc plating at home for my vintage bike restorations and I have sheets of pure(95%) zinc and I would think that bolting one of those to the rear door may work? Anyone else got a different idea?

jeff

 

[jeff kushner]

Here's a "corrosion map" of the USA on page 3 along with a great article:

http://us.ppgrefinish.com/getmedia/..._Minimizing-the-Effects-of-Corrosion.pdf.aspx


and a "device" on fleabay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Rust-M...ash=item1ec4f12de0:g:ygwAAOSwuxFY3wPp&vxp=mtr

Maybe someone here can tell me what "free electrons" are? Don't recall seeing that in any of the hundreds of electrical manuals I've read over the past 40 years or so<LOL>!!



jeff