Sponsored

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

TruckGuy2020

Well-known member
First Name
Nick
Joined
Oct 13, 2020
Threads
28
Messages
161
Reaction score
114
Location
North Carolina
Vehicles
2021 F150
Occupation
Military
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?
a ton of painters tape, and I used those plastic painters mat and taped it above the axle on the truck so when I spray from below up it would catch the overspray.it wasn’t perfect but paint overspray is way better than rust to me.
Sponsored

 

Beto80

Member
First Name
Beto
Joined
Mar 7, 2021
Threads
0
Messages
8
Reaction score
11
Location
Florida
Vehicles
2021 F-150 King Ranch 4x4
Occupation
Accountant
Although the backside of my differential at delivery was nearly pristine, the frontside is showing very minimal amounts of surface rust (11 miles on it). I fully expect the surface rust to continue, and will in short order look similar to many others on this thread.

At the end of the day it doesn't bother me, as it will for all practical purposes be cosmetic, and I won't see it.

Overall I am extremely impressed with the fit, finish, and quality of my Limited. The interior, technical features, ride, and handling have far exceed my expectations. Absolutely loving this truck!

2021-03-05 16.36.18.jpg
2021-03-05 16.33.12.jpg
2021-03-05 16.32.59.jpg
2021-03-05 16.32.27.jpg
2021-03-05 16.32.18.jpg
But what about resale when u trade it in , in 2 years ???
 

mnstang

Well-known member
First Name
Nick
Joined
Nov 21, 2020
Threads
16
Messages
680
Reaction score
552
Location
MN
Vehicles
2021 F-150 Lariat PB Leadfoot
Occupation
US Gov
Haven’t received my truck yet. That being said with all the rust issues I feel a class action lawsuit coming on if Ford doesn’t address these issues. Saying that it doesn’t affect performance or longevity is like saying that just because your 12” infotainment screen has a deep scratch on it from factory, it “won’t affect performance”.
 

Smitdog

Well-known member
First Name
Bill
Joined
Sep 18, 2020
Threads
25
Messages
385
Reaction score
306
Location
Michigan
Vehicles
2021 F150 Limited PowerBoost Smoked Quartz
Occupation
Gainfully Retired

Dan

Well-known member
First Name
Danny
Joined
Sep 19, 2020
Threads
1
Messages
203
Reaction score
103
Location
Kitchener, on Canada
Vehicles
F150
Occupation
Construction
Haven’t received my truck yet. That being said with all the rust issues I feel a class action lawsuit coming on if Ford doesn’t address these issues. Saying that it doesn’t affect performance or longevity is like saying that just because your 12” infotainment screen has a deep scratch on it from factory, it “won’t affect performance”.
Where we sign up for the lawsuit! Looks like ford isn't doing any recall on the rust issues.
 

Sponsored

Jus Cruisin

Well-known member
First Name
Tim
Joined
Feb 13, 2021
Threads
15
Messages
878
Reaction score
924
Location
Metro Detroit
Vehicles
2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate 4X4 - 6.2l
Occupation
Very retired
So I jacked up the rear of the truck this morning. Some typical orange cast on the third member and out near the disc brake bracket.
After reading about Fluid Film and living up north again, I decided to spray it directly on the rusty and painted areas as an experiment. I've whiffed the axles with Rustoleum in the past. I'll give a couple days and see what happens.
From start to finish might have taken 15-20 minutes.
 
OP
OP

Daily22ssv

Well-known member
First Name
Adam
Joined
Dec 26, 2020
Threads
12
Messages
315
Reaction score
234
Location
Tx
Vehicles
21 F150 powerbost
Occupation
Tech
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
3 weeks old in sunny California. I’m in shock! Dropped it off at Ford dealer today to get repair process started.

A76086A1-CD75-4784-B4F1-11904D483A4C.jpeg


9A03E15F-96B8-4647-9461-5026F7F639A8.jpeg


53F4D7B9-EB0E-4237-9A54-8968B2B9DB29.jpeg


E69244A5-CE18-4906-83E9-0E02540179F4.jpeg


0772906E-74E8-4953-AE38-E72F142397E7.jpeg


28101923-6C8E-40C5-ABB3-1D582413D68D.jpeg


F078D0E9-6C95-4381-96CC-8D9B07418252.jpeg


13BA0A3C-900E-49E0-B187-EFA0AEEB276B.jpeg


9E7B6413-6F93-478C-B7C9-AFA6D2B16EE4.jpeg


781C9151-8A1C-4D95-B0D6-CBE909C25D35.jpeg


C676AB97-0A3F-4F74-92F2-3E629C7DF615.jpeg


70580153-DE93-4706-A660-E7AF27A7BC7A.jpeg


F8F0DBEE-85B0-46F2-BD02-88A888B2E933.jpeg


F3456637-31A7-4FAB-8FB8-1A38B0A1AC6D.jpeg


420A9D7C-E39C-48A3-B926-E2C736BD5F3B.jpeg


B1228588-4292-4A83-8B21-F206D50E65BF.jpeg


592DB9B6-2E02-4F45-B74E-C2406F7A8392.jpeg


0949087E-44F1-44B2-B9B3-23FD6E32BACA.jpeg


1CF4966D-F532-4CD3-BDF6-94319D8E45AE.jpeg
What did they tell you?
 

Sponsored


Lippy

Well-known member
Joined
Feb 23, 2021
Threads
32
Messages
527
Reaction score
582
Location
CA
Vehicles
2021 F-150 Powerboost
Here's the thing: I would apply Fluid Film, but I shouldn't have too. I just bought a $70k+ truck. I understand things happen, but they should deal with it, not me. Plus, what about the rust spots on the exhaust, and the rusty exhaust brackets? We can't use Fluid Film on those. I'm waiting to see what sort of resolution other people get, and I'll bring it up myself if/when I need to go to the dealer.
 

born-2-run

New member
First Name
James
Joined
Mar 9, 2021
Threads
0
Messages
4
Reaction score
11
Location
Woodinville WA
Vehicles
2021 F 150
Occupation
Realtor
That's through paint LOL. Mine is on the way there. Had it for 2 weeks or so, garage kept, but I did drive it in the storm. This is what it looked like this morning:
IMG_7883.jpg


Knocked the surface rust off, rustoleumed it, and Fluid Filmed the heck out of it.
How did you knock rust off? and what is fluid film? I'm so pissed at spending $80K to have it look like this!!!!
Sponsored

 
 




Top