Roof Body Seam Cracks - 2015

[Jon P]

Hi everyone! I noticed recently on our 2015 Expy short wheel base that there are two cracks on both left and right seams that runs on the length of the roof. As you can see in the pictures the cracks are at the end of the seems just forward of the rear hatch. The dealer confirmed that it is the body sealant that covers the seams that is cracked. They have never seen this before and took pictures and is sending to Ford for warranty consideration. Not sure what the fix will be but wondering if anyone here as every seen these cracks.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[Adieu]

Dealer's just "confirming" the first least expensive thing to come to mind off the top of his head, hoping to keep you away until your warranty runs out


Btw, that roof sheet metal? A whole LOT thinner than you'd expect by looking at it. Don't delay don't settle for crap


PS that crack so ain't along no weld.... plastic trim on pillars comes off super easy, best pull it up and get a look under the headliner from the inside

 

[Joshua Folckemer]

I have a 2003 Excursion, same type of sealant on the roof with associated cracks. These cracks worsen over time, allow water to seep in and then rust. Both rear sides of my Excursion roof have significant rust on them now as a result. Mind you there is no other corrosion elsewhere on this FL truck. Have it fixed early!

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Hi everyone! I noticed recently on our 2015 Expy short wheel base that there are two cracks on both left and right seams that runs on the length of the roof. As you can see in the pictures the cracks are at the end of the seems just forward of the rear hatch. The dealer confirmed that it is the body sealant that covers the seams that is cracked. They have never seen this before and took pictures and is sending to Ford for warranty consideration. Not sure what the fix will be but wondering if anyone here as every seen these cracks.

Thanks,

Jon

Jon, I'm not seeing your pictures but I have heard of roof seam cracking from other owners.. If you search this forum for roof seam cracks you can see what turns up.

 

[Muddy Bean]

Yikes Andy, are you watching for these on your roof? Where exactly are you guys finding these? I couldn’t see your photos either


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[ExpeditionAndy]

Yikes Andy, are you watching for these on your roof? Where exactly are you guys finding these? I couldn’t see your photos either


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If I remember correctly the roof is one-piece and where it meets the sides where the drain channel is outside the roof rack is where the crack occurs. I believe they weld the roof on and then apply a flexible sealer which is then painted over. Over time, the paint cracks at the seam. This is what I saw on my 05. Once a year I would just go up the ladder and apply touch up paint to the seam. It was never a real problem other than cosmetic and since I'm short, I never saw it unless I was on the ladder so out of site out of mind.

 

[Machete]

Geez...Ive never heard this before....makes you think about a Chevy

 

[JExpedition07]

Geez...Ive never heard this before....makes you think about a Chevy

They come along with their own set of problems lol.

 

[Flexpedition]

Not saying this is the issue, but I've seen roof seam cracked as the result of a rear-end collision. Probably wasn't a 35MPH slam from behind while stopped, but something hard enough to make the shell of the truck flex or tweak a little. Body shop can tell if this was the case, and if so them sealing with clear silicone is reasonable. Plenty of good used cars out there, sometimes they come with a few hidden surprises.

 

[07xln]

Geez...Ive never heard this before....makes you think about a Chevy

Then go buy one and stop trolling.

 

[JExpedition07]

Then go buy one and stop trolling.

Who would buy a chevy? Also the suburban is having problems with the roof oil canning and creating bad pressure in the cab.... I’d rather seal some cracks a few years down the road than drive with my ear drums screeching for years on end.

 

[Jon P]

Guys, got an update for you. Sorry I haven't posted sooner but work has kept me busy as of late. Anyway, I got a call from the Ford dealership's body shop and he confirmed they are going to repair the cracks. I asked how they will make the repair and he said they will replace the sealant in that area, respray and clear over. He said it is the only way to do it right and not have problems later. I then made a comment that it was nice to see Ford take care of this and he said they are not, the dealer ship is going to pay for the repair as the warranty has just expired. I thought I had a few more months but I was mistaken. (Keep in mind I found these cracks just a few weeks after we purchased it). Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised they would do this but that is the kind of dealership this is. The body shop manager did say this is the kind of stuff the owner of the dealership does. In fact when I brought it in for an oil change, the owner gave me a free one, instead of me waiting for them to change the oil he gave me an Explorer he had on the lot to got to work in. Crazy, never seen anything like this before. He certainly has one me over and has a repeat customer. The dealership is Gene Lewis http://genelewisford.net/

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Guys, got an update for you. Sorry I haven't posted sooner but work has kept me busy as of late. Anyway, I got a call from the Ford dealership's body shop and he confirmed they are going to repair the cracks. I asked how they will make the repair and he said they will replace the sealant in that area, respray and clear over. He said it is the only way to do it right and not have problems later. I then made a comment that it was nice to see Ford take care of this and he said they are not, the dealer ship is going to pay for the repair as the warranty has just expired. I thought I had a few more months but I was mistaken. (Keep in mind I found these cracks just a few weeks after we purchased it). Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised they would do this but that is the kind of dealership this is. The body shop manager did say this is the kind of stuff the owner of the dealership does. In fact when I brought it in for an oil change, the owner gave me a free one, instead of me waiting for them to change the oil he gave me an Explorer he had on the lot to got to work in. Crazy, never seen anything like this before. He certainly has one me over and has a repeat customer. The dealership is Gene Lewis http://genelewisford.net/

Jon, did you ever take any pictures? I would love to see exactly what you saw.

 

[JExpedition07]

Guys, got an update for you. Sorry I haven't posted sooner but work has kept me busy as of late. Anyway, I got a call from the Ford dealership's body shop and he confirmed they are going to repair the cracks. I asked how they will make the repair and he said they will replace the sealant in that area, respray and clear over. He said it is the only way to do it right and not have problems later. I then made a comment that it was nice to see Ford take care of this and he said they are not, the dealer ship is going to pay for the repair as the warranty has just expired. I thought I had a few more months but I was mistaken. (Keep in mind I found these cracks just a few weeks after we purchased it). Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised they would do this but that is the kind of dealership this is. The body shop manager did say this is the kind of stuff the owner of the dealership does. In fact when I brought it in for an oil change, the owner gave me a free one, instead of me waiting for them to change the oil he gave me an Explorer he had on the lot to got to work in. Crazy, never seen anything like this before. He certainly has one me over and has a repeat customer. The dealership is Gene Lewis http://genelewisford.net/

Glad they took care of you and that is good business on their part. I looked at my roof no cracking (yet) after ten years. Knock on wood.

 

[Jon P]

Hi Andy, I have posted the pictures on the original post and I can see them. Not sure why you cannot see or what I did wrong. I posted from Google photos by pasting the image link in the post. When I posted the pictures I can see them but it looks like others cannot. How do you post picture?


Jon

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Hi Andy, I have posted the pictures on the original post and I can see them. Not sure why you cannot see or what I did wrong. I posted from Google photos by pasting the image link in the post. When I posted the pictures I can see them but it looks like others cannot. How do you post picture?


Jon

Jon you may have to turn on allow sharing in Google photos. If you use the little picture button in the ribbon above beside the smiley face and the movie clip you can paste your URL there and it should show up in the body of the thread.

You can also upload them from your computer by clicking the Upload a File button in the middle of the three buttons in the lower right hand side of the screen when posting a new comment. It will allow you to select up to five pictures to post. Once you tell them to upload, select full size and we'll see the full size picture without having to click on it.

 

[Muddy Bean]

Do any of you guys use Tapatalk? It makes this forum effortless. And Photo posting is a breeze.


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[NevadaGeo]

I am curious too where these seam cracks are. I cannot see any photos in the original post. Just boxes where the images should be, but not active.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Do any of you guys use Tapatalk? It makes this forum effortless. And Photo posting is a breeze.


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I do but only if I'm away from my computer or tablet. Usually I'm near or in front of the computer so I just use the browser.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I am curious too where these seam cracks are. I cannot see any photos in the original post. Just boxes where the images should be, but not active.

I can't see them either. I think I know what they look like but I would like to see the OP's pictures. I think he has to turn on sharing in Google Photo for us to see them.