Rust on rear end of 2021 F-150 -- any others?

[NY Cowboy]

Did you contact Ford directly or your local dealer to "open" the case?

Sponsored

 

[KBKEITH]

Update:

I still have an open case with Ford but Ford keeps telling me they cannot get in touch with the dealership (complete BS) and keeps trying to get me to close the case. Either way it’s clear to me they do not care so I went ahead and fixed it myself:
1. Spent 3 hours with a brass brush and knocked off as much rust as possible
2. Cleaned off the axle with a rag
3. Rigged a painters mat to cover the bottom of the truck above the axle to prevent overspray.
4. Sprayed Eastwood Rust Encapsulator

here’s some before/after photos. It isn’t perfect but looks good to me. I live in NC and I plan to fluid film it next week so I don’t expect to have any more issues going forward, but I’m still not happy with Ford, the least they could hve done is offered to do what I just spent my Sunday in my driveway doing.

Really nice job you did there. ??

 

[Knickell]

Update:

I still have an open case with Ford but Ford keeps telling me they cannot get in touch with the dealership (complete BS) and keeps trying to get me to close the case. Either way it’s clear to me they do not care so I went ahead and fixed it myself:
1. Spent 3 hours with a brass brush and knocked off as much rust as possible
2. Cleaned off the axle with a rag
3. Rigged a painters mat to cover the bottom of the truck above the axle to prevent overspray.
4. Sprayed Eastwood Rust Encapsulator

here’s some before/after photos. It isn’t perfect but looks good to me. I live in NC and I plan to fluid film it next week so I don’t expect to have any more issues going forward, but I’m still not happy with Ford, the least they could hve done is offered to do what I just spent my Sunday in my driveway doing.

Wow that is pretty extensive. Nice work, though!

 

[Knickell]

Is it possible that these parts that are rusting are from the particular trucks that got held back for several weeks during the winter months? Is the rust attributed to that, or is this issue seemingly every truck regardless of its exposure to winter elements?

 

[Daily22ssv]

Update:

I still have an open case with Ford but Ford keeps telling me they cannot get in touch with the dealership (complete BS) and keeps trying to get me to close the case. Either way it’s clear to me they do not care so I went ahead and fixed it myself:
1. Spent 3 hours with a brass brush and knocked off as much rust as possible
2. Cleaned off the axle with a rag
3. Rigged a painters mat to cover the bottom of the truck above the axle to prevent overspray.
4. Sprayed Eastwood Rust Encapsulator

here’s some before/after photos. It isn’t perfect but looks good to me. I live in NC and I plan to fluid film it next week so I don’t expect to have any more issues going forward, but I’m still not happy with Ford, the least they could hve done is offered to do what I just spent my Sunday in my driveway doing.

Hum.. Ford is tell me they can't get a hold of the dealer as well. The dealer did set up a appointment to clean it on the 15th but is still waiting on Ford to respond back. Ford needs to get it together! This is has been ridiculous its gone on this long. Disappointed with lack of care from Ford.

 

[Daily22ssv]

Ok after reading about the "RUST" issue I took a look today after having the truck for about a month and 1,000 miles. Truck was purchased in Miami, Florida and has been driven in Miami. The photos show rust on the rear end and worse some serious corrosion on the exhaust and other metal elements as well. Although it looks fine under the engine area.

So what to do now, go to a dealer for replacement of the exhaust parts? The rust on the rear end & axial will be difficult to address. What should Ford do, what do I need to do. Appreciate your feedback, as my 2009 did not have rust after 170k on it. Photos attached

Wow! That's the worst one I have seen. I thought I had the worst one out there. Rear end can be cleaned but exhaust system needs replaced. That's ridiculous this is happening!

 

[TruckGuy2020]

Did you contact Ford directly or your local dealer to "open" the case?

Ford Directly

 

[AustinMike]

I have a 2021 F150 1400 miles, with the same Rust issues, I have not reported it, Should i report it to my local dealer or directly to Ford ?

 

[Daily22ssv]

I have a 2021 F150 1400 miles, with the same Rust issues

Did you report it?

 

[Yeti1]

Picked up my Limited today (3/4). Built on 2/27, delivered to dealer on 3/2.

11 miles on the ODO, and coming from a long-in-the-tooth 2010 F150 Lariat, I absolutely love it!

Rear differential was pristine, as was the entire vehicle.

Hate to be a pest, but keep us posted if this holds up.

 

[blueovalguy]

Would really like to know if recent deliveries in past couple weeks have started to see improvement.

 

[Pedaldude]

...Rear differential was pristine, as was the entire vehicle.

Hate to be a pest, but keep us posted if this holds up.

Especially as he is in Michigan! My axle is similar but living in the desert it won’t be much of a test.

The casting is more rough on mine, however it looks similar and this area is without paint on every single axle pictured:

On my truck, I will be brushing some paint on this area after some quick preparation. Though, judging by all the other axles, whatever paint Ford uses isn’t too effective.

 

[2AActuary]

For the guys doing a DYI repair - What kind of prep work (other than a brush) are doing? Specifically, how are you preventing overspray on your brand new truck?

 

[Beto80]

Just checked my 2021 F150 King Ranch 4x4 and it’s all rusted. Has only 800 miles Bought it last week. Calling Kisselback Ford in St Clouds Florida. I’m ????. Paid $70,000 for a rust bucket

 

[Beto80]

We need to do a group effort on social media to get this fixed.

Sponsored