2021 Ford F150 - rust-eeee

[herr_oberst]

Undercarriages are already rusting out. Ford says it not a problem.

Ford says the problem has no impact on performance or part life. Yeah, just what someone who has 5 years of payments wants to hear!


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35726969/2021-ford-f-150-pickups-rust-reported/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_cdb&utm_medium=email&date=030621&utm_campaign=nl23017195

[Bob Kontak]

Two gallons of Fluid Film and some of their special spray tools.

Pay somebody if you are not into it.

My 2004 Volvo S60 ain't got nuttin' as to rust underneath. I don't get it. God bless their cost accountant (Ford).

Rust on a Ford is not new news. GM is right there with them. Most stuff still works but brake lines go at the same time fenders start flapping.

[flatbutt]

On a '21? That just ain't right, but my last Toyota had some rusty bits too.

[Dan J]

that liquid de-icer they put on the roads now just melts steel

[Nostril Cheese]

This isnt unique to Ford. I've seen surface rust like that that on several new cars, import and domestic.

[hcoles]

You are paying what - $85k - for a pickup and it rusts like that? Not acceptable. Unreal.

[A930Rocket]

My F150 looks almost new underneath for a six year old truck

It’s that a northern truck?

[908/930]

That is so sad, reminds me of the new Fords at the dealership in the 70'S with rust on them, my 34 year old BMW has less surface rust on it than the truck in that picture. Ford bean counters at work. Looks like a aluminium plate sitting on top of the springs, possibly galvanic corrosion?

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Two gallons of Fluid Film and some of their special spray tools.

Pay somebody if you are not into it.

My 2004 Volvo S60 ain't got nuttin' as to rust underneath. I don't get it. God bless their cost accountant (Ford).

Rust on a Ford is not new news. GM is right there with them. Most stuff still works but brake lines go at the same time fenders start flapping.

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

My F150 looks almost new underneath for a six year old truck

It’s that a northern truck?

Not my truck, it's a picture from the magazine article. But I'd be saying something to someone at Ford if it was my truck!

[pavulon]

When Ford went to all aluminum bodywork, the local dealer wrote “Never worry about rust again” across several new p/u windows. I thought he had lost his mind. Now...Lol.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

This isnt unique to Ford. I've seen surface rust like that that on several new cars, import and domestic.

Yup, especially on cars up North. It’s not a unique issue.

[jcommin]

I saw this article before this was posted. I agree that a new truck, regardless of cost, that surface rust is unacceptable. This only gets worse if the truck resides in northern states were salt is used to de-ice roads.

[flatbutt]

I did the Fluid Film treatment on my new Taco before the salt hit this year. I'll get under there and take a look to see how it's doing.

[Arizona_928]

Looks like non coated nuts nor bolts... saving a few pennies end result

[speeder]

That photo shows a ton of rust even on the painted axle tube. It’s really extreme and I have a lot of experience w rust. I don’t miss it at all.

[svandamme]

wait, they are rusted like this
At the time the NEW car buyer takes possession?


Can we rename these the Ford AlfaSud Edition?



I'de get upset if i saw that much rust on my Cayman, and it's a 2007 !!!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

I did the Fluid Film treatment on my new Taco before the salt hit this year. I'll get under there and take a look to see how it's doing.

Take the tail lights out and fog the top of the inner fenders. Not sure if the Tacoma has that access. Some trucks have a support plate behind the lights.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Take the tail lights out and fog the top of the inner fenders. Not sure if the Tacoma has that access. Some trucks have a support plate behind the lights.

I'll check that out.

[pmax]

The u strap looks fine. Where were the bolts made ?

HF metal rust like that.