Rust Issues Reported in Detroit Free Press

[dog_tired]

https://www.freep.com/story/money/c...-f-150-ford-rusty-axles-corrosion/6817104002/

The story is currently behind a paywall, but it's only $1.00 for 3 months, and Phoebe Howard is covering Ford like "white on rice".

She very accurately reports on the issues of several members of the Forum (I'm one), and checks with several industry consultants and experts, as well as Ford.

Bottom line is: stay tuned. Jim Farley is probably on his phone this morning trying to find out why his cash cow is giving rust issues.

Our thread on rust issue:

• Rust on rear end of 2021 F-150 -- any others?
• Rust Perforations on Exhaust System

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[KBKEITH]

I have had dialogue with her this morning. She did a fantastic job writing this story.
Kudos to you for sharing your story with her.

 

[spitteler]

I have rust in my interior on the rear seat fold downs

 

[Smitdog]

https://www.freep.com/story/money/c...-f-150-ford-rusty-axles-corrosion/6817104002/
The story is currently behind a paywall, but it's only $1.00 for 3 months, and Phoebe Howard is covering Ford like "white on rice".

Could you create a PDF of the article and attach it to this thread?

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Just a social media following reporter that has to write a story....

Hardly an automotive journalist

Phoebe has 15+ years experience as a reporter in Arkansas, Iowa and California ~ covering public policy, politics, government regulation and labor union negotiations.

 

[Jim Bandy]

PDF here will be great

 

[SuvE]

Fordauthority.com has a write up on it also as of this morning.

 

[Asphaltman]

https://fordauthority.com/2021/03/2021-ford-f-150-owners-are-already-facing-rust-corrosion-issues/

 

[Daily22ssv]

Just a social media following reporter that has to write a story....

Hardly an automotive journalist

Phoebe has 15+ years experience as a reporter in Arkansas, Iowa and California ~ covering public policy, politics, government regulation and labor union negotiations.

She put a ton of work into this article. Interviewed very well respected automotive experts and has had many great auto articles that helped many buyers and manufacturers getting things right. I'd say she's an expert!

 

[Jus Cruisin]

She put a ton of work into this article. Interviewed very well respected automotive experts and has had many great auto articles that helped many buyers and manufacturers getting things right. I'd say she's an expert!

Whatever you say. I'm sure she spent an hour or so whipping up those couple of paragraphs.

Look, if you want to get all in an uproar over a truck go for it. The dealer will hit the area with some rattle can paint and it will have surface rust again in a few months.

It's also that I don't care about having a good looking ride. Because I get under my trucks and hit the visible undercarriage with some Rustoleum right after it warms up in the spring and then once before winter. Suspension and drivetrain get surface rust. If you really get under these trucks and really all vehicles you'll find rusty parts that will never fail from rust.

 

[WXMANNY]

Dealership said it’s a non issue the rear is an inch thick

it’s going to rust because it’s not painted. looks like i will have to undercoat the rear my self...just hope it’s not the exhaust

 

[zdjelar]

As promised, here's a tweet we can all get behind. Retweet and add your own story, pics, etc.

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