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

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That’s been my take on the whole thing. Assuming Ford is correct and it is not affecting the current or future mechanical functionality, the cosmetic appearance of a new vehicle is still important, no? A dent in the hood or someone keying the car before delivery isn’t mechanical, but is clearly not acceptable. It’s just crazy that Ford thinks this is ok and they have no responsibility for this. It surely affects resale value. They knew it was an issue and made a business decision to install rusty parts because they were already behind the 8 ball on production. It’s just a terrible look for their crown jewel and a slap in the face to their loyal customers. With that said, so far, I’m thrilled about the rest of the truck so it makes it more upsetting when you otherwise could be a raving fan for their product.
Did you paint the rear axil or did it come that way? Thanks
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Appreciate it. I honestly believe rust will impact Ford's reputation - through customers surveys. History, apparently has shown this has been some what of a norm for Ford. Some buyer's have lucked out with no rust but more have rust than those without.

I'll never understand why Ford thinks it's ok to send trucks out - reguardless if it's surface ruust or not - I once thought they were all about quality & job #1. Apparently the rush to increase monthly production numbers outweighs quality & perceptions.
 

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What person that is not blind and has hands to touch the rust shown in these photos can tell me this is "Surface Rust". The jury will know for sure when this is in court.

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I'm with you - will be intereseting to see how things pan out. Class action may be the best course.
 

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I'm with you - will be intereseting to see how things pan out. Class action may be the best course.
Not sure if Class Action is the way to go, one way is the Lemon Law, but I think individual civil law suits and calls to AG offices in the state to file charges against the dealers for criminal fraud will get their attention. Already written up in major press newspapers and magazines such as Car & Driver etc. Great truck for for sure but I wanted a new one not rusting POS from the junk yard for $65,000.
 

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If it hits the car & driver - most certainly will get their attention quick. Suggest getting it into one of the major truck magazines also
 

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Yep, brand new truck. Guess I should have done my research. Noticed the rust literally 2 hours after taking it home!

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Yep. Frame and shock mounts look good.
 

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The exhaust is stainless and that is surface rust, likely from salt spray sitting on it for an extended time without being rinsed off. And, of all of the hundreds of pictures I've seen posted of differentials, axles, bolts, exhausts, etc., I've only seen one that may be more than just surface rust, but just barely. If metal isn't flaking off and there are no soft spots or holes, it's likely surface rust only. While it looks horrible on a new vehicle, it has no effect on the integrity or performance of the part.
 

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They will care when hit with punitive damages, attorneys fees in court when these cases come in, times the hundreds if not thousands of owners that may be affected. Stupid of Ford, just stupid.
 

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The exhaust is stainless and that is surface rust, likely from salt spray sitting on it for an extended time without being rinsed off. And, of all of the hundreds of pictures I've seen posted of differentials, axles, bolts, exhausts, etc., I've only seen one that may be more than just surface rust, but just barely. If metal isn't flaking off and there are no soft spots or holes, it's likely surface rust only. While it looks horrible on a new vehicle, it has no effect on the integrity or performance of the part.
Yes must be salt spay as it snowed all Winter here Miami and they have covering the streets with salt for months now. Looks like my new truck will last the Winter here again. Funny thing is my 10 year old one also in snowy Miami, FL had no rust after 170,000 miles in the snow.... funny isn't it! Brand New cars, or trucks should NOT have any such corrosion or rust...NONE.
 

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I didn't know Ford started up a factory in Florida. Hopefully it isn't affected by the production issues other plants are seeing. Driving around the ocean can have a similar effect as well with the salt spray coming off the water.

As big of an issue this supposedly is, there have been very few people that have decided NOT to buy the truck, and even less that have returned it (if any). If this is such a huge problem to the function of the truck as people are making it seem, why aren't people cancelling orders and buying something else?
 

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Actually most are not aware, many have looked at the trucks upon delivery and refused them. I am not saying it is not a "great" truck that is why I bought a new on and traded in my old one. I still want a new one just not rusted and corroded as the photos show brand new. Ford wants to run from this and most people do not want or can afford attorneys to fight this. I for one will be doing just that fighting... like David vs. Goliath and I have right on my side as will be the jury if Ford let's it get that far. Stories in and major press coverage certainly does not help Ford sell more of them it can only hurt them a little. A class action for hundreds of millions won't help the stock price either.
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The definition of Rust from Webster's.

Definition of rust
Look at the photos and tell me they do not fit the definition below:

1a: the reddish brittle coating formed on iron especially when chemically attacked by moist air and composed essentially of hydrated ferric oxide
b: a comparable coating produced on a metal other than iron by corrosion
c: something resembling rust : ACCRETION
2: corrosive or injurious influence or effect
3: any of numerous destructive diseases of plants produced by fungi (order Uredinales) and characterized by usually reddish-brown pustular lesionsalso : a fungus causing this
4: a strong reddish brown
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