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

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Tbone

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I have had the tailgate repainted while it was under warranty a few years back. It just started bubbling again this summer. The bubbles are growing so fast they are way beyond touching up with a touch up brush. I was going to buy another exped(17 or newer) since I like the truck otherwise, but am reconsidering now.
 

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I was going to buy another exped(17 or newer) since I like the truck otherwise, but am reconsidering now.
Covered by warranty, 2016 and beyond.

The 2018 models use a different process for priming and painting than the older ones. Same as the F150 and I have not heard of any complaints about them.
 

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I have had the tailgate repainted while it was under warranty a few years back. It just started bubbling again this summer. The bubbles are growing so fast they are way beyond touching up with a touch up brush. I was going to buy another exped(17 or newer) since I like the truck otherwise, but am reconsidering now.

No one can tell you how to spend your money I'm just saying the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence until you jump over it. I have a family member who bought an 2015 Yukon XL Denali new and it just had to have an entire transmission replacement at 50,000 miles, oh and the AC stopped working in it last week...LOL. The aluminum is under warranty now but as you said you could still get them to cover it in previous models if you held their feet to the fire on it. I agree with you any day of the week the aluminum paint peeling is annoying.
 
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My 2007 was bubbling on the rear hatch to the point where it started cracking and chipping off. Had it repainted at a body shop. The guy said it may come back which I don't understand. If you prep it correctly why would it come back. But almost 2 years later and sure enough the bubbling is visible again in the same spot. Hopefully it will take a couple years before the cracks start then I guess I will paint it again. Sucks. Not sure what the permanent solution would be if there is one. I guess it could be worse and bubbling all over.
 

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Add my 2015 Ford Expedition Limited 4x4 to the list of vehicles with bubbling paint.

I purchased the vehicle new and it has never been wrecked or damaged - and is used for only passenger use, no towing or hauling.

Now at 30,*** miles - the paint on the inside seam of the rear hatch is bubbling all along the seam. I maintain the vehicle meticulously, including hand washing, drying and waxing. It is still covered by the basic warranty and I will show it to the service advisor on my next trip. I also bought the Ford extended warranty.

This was my first Ford in over 45 years of driving and vehicle ownership. I am very upset with the problem and have never had the paint bubble like this on any other vehicle I have owned.

After reading most of the threads in this topic, it is apparent that Ford is well aware of the problem and has done NOTHING to prevent it. Add me to the list of unhappy Ford customers who will never consider another Ford vehicle that uses aluminum for body panels.
 

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My 07 Expy started bubbling on the hatch at only 2 years old. We had it at the dealer repeatedly to which they said there was nothing they could do. It was only covered under the corrosion warranty if it rusted through and made a hole. We she is now 10 years old and bubbling all over the back door and under the hood. Maybe someday I will save to money for a reprint.
 

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2011 Expy with the same issue; few bubbles on visible surface and peeling paint on backside. Bought the truck used knowing this was going to eventually happen; features of the Expedition were better than the competitors IMO. Has anyone tired doing a custom wrap on their tailgates to cover it up? If so, pictures would be cool to see. Otherwise, some of those swing out rear bumper tire mounts seen in other posts should cover it up nicely.
 

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On my third Expedition, currently an '11, and all three had/have the paint issues.

There was talk of Ford honoring a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty on paint. True? Or am I correct in understanding that Ford will do nothing to fix my '11?
 

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On my third Expedition, currently an '11, and all three had/have the paint issues.

There was talk of Ford honoring a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty on paint. True? Or am I correct in understanding that Ford will do nothing to fix my '11?
The bubbling paint warranty is now on the 16 and 17 vehicles. You have to take Ford to small claims court. Somewhere in this thread its a company that will loan you the materials to go after them. Several have been successful in doing it.
 

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This is where I think GM does a better job. Their paints have looked great recently


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