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

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Went and test drove @ $70K Lariat. Beautiful truck, expect I think the pulled the axle out of the water in St. Simons Island.

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Undercoating just covers the rust. The rust is still there.
 

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How did you get them to agree to this? I can't even get Ford to keep a case open. Honestly I like the truck and I just want them to take care of the rust spots on the diff and to replace part of the exhaust. I'd be happy with that.
Don't give up if it's bad. Keep opening the case or get legal help. They keep denying cases it's only going to hurt themselves in the long run.
 
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First my truck is of the worst seen in any photos so far, but that said there should not be any such rust on anyone's truck. The deal is not done yet, waiting on the final numbers, as I would have the new replacement one with some addition options then was on original and I am willing to pay for them but now it up to them to get me the prices fort that. My concern is how long will it take to order as so many have pointed out on this Forum.
Good to hear they are finally attempting to make it right. Which truck did you choose?
 
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Went and test drove @ $70K Lariat. Beautiful truck, expect I think the pulled the axle out of the water in St. Simons Island.

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Have not picked mine up from dealership yet. Went and got all paperwork together and agreed to pricing and put a refundable down payment on it last night. Pick up is this Saturday.
Need advice on how to handle this. Refuse truck, make them fix before I pick up, have them replace parts, clean and paint? Brand new 2021 Black Widow. Has 30 miles on it and snapped pictures right before I left yesterday. That’s when I noticed.
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Just ask them to fix it before taking delivery. They will likely clean it and treat it with corrosion protection. Dealers have been mostly taking care of these issues before delivery. Once you drive it off the lot it can be a different story. It's stange they did a custom build without cleaning that up. That's a pretty awesome expensive truck! I'm sure they will work with you.
 

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I am very courious if this is a manufacture plant problem. I have a loaner from Dearborne and its a beautiful rear diff, mine is from Kansas and not so beautiful, Thoughts?
 

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I am very courious if this is a manufacture plant problem. I have a loaner from Dearborne and its a beautiful rear diff, mine is from Kansas and not so beautiful, Thoughts?
I don't think its plant specific, mine was from Dearborne, took delivery about 30 days after it was built and it was rusty, not sure how long the rear end stayed outside before truck was built though. Mine was not bare it had paint on it but seems like a light dusting of paint where splashes of water or being outside would rust it.
 

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Good to hear they are finally attempting to make it right. Which truck did you choose?
I am pretty sure I will stay with the Lariat with all the options. My rusty one has many options but will add a few as I bought this one off the lot in stock, end Jan. beginning of Feb. Now would choose the Power Boost with 7.2k generator, the premium sound and work surface. Will have the same options as I do now; 502a and 20" wheels, power running boards, wheel wheel liner, power tailgate, spray in bed liner, had moon roof but will not add that as I try to stay out of the sun and heat living in Miami.
 
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Well the dealer did it. Truck looked like it arrived from the factory the way it should have! Rust free!! Dealer did and amazing job looks like the parts where changed. Tags on rear end even looked new. Can't tell it was repainted looks great!

Went there today to test drive for some rattles issues they had interior panels open chasing body creaking issue.
Looks like that was resolved too! Test drive went well! This has been a long stupid battle to deal with on a 75k truck. I'm just happy the dealer came through and did an outstanding job making look right and fixing all the other stuff.
Now I can be finally done with it and enjoy the new ride. I'll post pictures when I pick it up tomorrow.
 

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Just throwing this out there for anyone that’s curious.

I took my truck home on 12/5 and this is what it looks like currently after a full Michigan winter.

I can’t say what it looked like new because I didn’t even think to check.

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