Comments on: More problems for Ford–Paint Defects in 2000-2005 models

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:40:07 +0000

I own a 2001 F150 and a 2001 Expedition. Both have problems with the paint. I had the tailgate on my truck repainted a couple of years ago, but the last time I washed my truck paint began chipping off in pieces the size of baseballs.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:19:41 +0000

I have a 2004 Explorer Sport Trac with the same issues. Had the hood fixed under warrany in 06. The rest of the truck was fine at that time. A few months after the warranty expired, the front fenders and roof have cracking in the paint. I wash, wax and keep the car in a garage so I know its not from the elements. Ford wont do anything to fix the problem, even though they see that the hood was fixed bc of cracking paint. Last FORD that I will buy!!

By: Donnie

Donnie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:37:59 +0000

I have a 1997 Ford F 150 with some of the same paint problems. I purchased the vehicle brand new and have been the sole owner. A couple of years after I purchased the truck the paint clear coat) started coming off the rear left bed panel and the dealership to their credit paid for the repair. Over the years the clear coat has came off the s ame area that was repaired and also the hood and the top of the cab. I have taken very good care of the truck and it is clear that it is a defective paint job and ford refuses to do anything.I have been a Ford truck owner all my life with my first one being a 1968 F-100 but with the way they handled this I am very disappointed and may never buy another one. Let me know if there is ever a suit filed because I want to be a part of it.

By: Andy Waterson

Andy Waterson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:51:52 +0000

I have a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer in satellite silver about a year ago I noticed the roof channels were peeling and the roof is rusting. I talked to service reps at a couple of dealers and I was told that there were no complaints that they were aware of, As a result of that I thought mine was an isolated case, Know I know different. Shame on Ford.

By: Rich Harnack

Rich Harnack — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:31:13 +0000

Long time Ford enthusiast. Now own 2 explorers, a 1996, and a 2002, Both vehicles have paint problems. The 96 has peeling paint on the roof in several spots. The 02 has galvanic corosion on the hood front where it meets the grill and also on the right front fender.

The molded trim around the bottom of the doors,etc. on the 02 Explorer gets streaked from rain leaving light colored, vertical streaks. The can be minimized by applying an off the shelf product, but there is at least an hours work each time on that alone adfter I wash the car.

I”m going to buy another car in the coming months and, if Ford will do somehting good for me, I might stick to Ford.

By: bernadette

bernadette — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:41:55 +0000

I have a 2003 Ford Escape (golden ash). After reading all these complaints I can’t believe Ford has yet to do anything. I thought it was because of Ware and Tear that on the back of my car and now on the hood my car. I have spoken to my mechanic and he told not to go to a dealership, but to contact corporate office. This is ridiculous. I may have to call our local news and have them do a investigative piece on it.

By: RJ PaintChipoExplorero

RJ PaintChipoExplorero — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:08:31 +0000

’04 Explorer……hood bubbling….along roof seams….peeling……(only 70k) Chrysler had similar primer issue back in like ’93 or so (paint did not bond to primer properly there I think), same deal, they also did not stand by it. I’ll file with FTC & log complaint to BBB….this still better than my 91 Chevy S-10 tho, I bought brand new with pride “Buying American”….only to be completely left out in the cold….1st year I owned it, was back to dealer 13 times for a total of 27 problems (yes, all logged with handwritten letter to BBB- did nothing unfortunately), 7 times specifically for the throwout bearing (driving a squeaking “new” car???…was embarrassing)….I was told by the Feld Dealership (was like the VP of sales) I bought it from, and I am not making this up…quote: “Well, what do you expect? It’s not a Toyota”……I did however after that, trade it for a 1993 Dodge Dakota, which I drove till 2002 and logged 249,000 miles–only had to replace the water pump and fuel pump (misc minor stuff of course like ball joints)(to the dealers’ credit, they kept making repairs at no charge, but could NOT fix it, was Mfg bad design & just poor quality)…..so it is a mixed bag, but as the marketing person stated much earlier in this blog, if Ford said—-this is our mistake—let’s fix it…..how many more thousands of Americans would hear the story; just from this blog alone; as we would tell the story of how this American company owned up to it. I like Ford; no bailouts & all, but I don’t like what I’m readin here folks…..gonna check out the FB page & do my part by contacting all I can……

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:22:53 +0000

I have a white 2002 Escape XLT. The paint is de-laminating in big sheets. What starts from a small chip will quickly escalate into a de-lamination in two or three days.

It seems that the paint is not bonded to the sheet metal at all. Is Ford recalling these for poor quality primer or contamination on the metal prior to painting?

I have always been meticulous with the finishes on my vehicles, and have never seen anything like this.

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By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:54:37 +0000

I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer that has BIG sheets of paint coming off the hood. I am looking to sue Ford if they don’t want to fix their mistakes.
I have been reading on this issue and find that Ford seems to be laughing at their customers problems concerning poor quality paint jobs.
No wonder they never asked for a bail out with the rest of the Big auto makers, they don’t stand behind their product!!!

By: Mazda

Mazda — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:56:04 +0000

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By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:36:46 +0000

We have a 2002 Excursion, paint is peeling off the roof between the windshield and the carrier rack and also in side the rack area. Does anyone know if there is a recall on this problem or of anyone to contact and try to get this taken care of.

If there is any one who can help me with this you can E-Mail me at : riv63rat@yahoo.com THANK YOU

By: Slank Nu

Slank Nu — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:21:17 +0000

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:14:33 +0000

My 2005 Ford Explorer has bubbling paint and rust on the roof, and I just dumped $3000 into it for a tranny rebuild. The Ford has 102000 (I’ve owned it since 56k) miles on it. It turned 100000 when I was on the way to the dealer to get the transmission looked at. What a way to celebrate. I also own a BMW 3 series with 135000 miles on it (I’ve owned it since 62k). Forgetting about the $3000 for the transmission, I have still spent more money on fixing the Ford than the BMW. As for me, I am never buying another Ford. Only BMWs for me now, maybe a Honda. In the long run, my BMW is much cheaper to own than the Ford, and infinitely more fun to drive. I highly suggest doing away with the whole “I will only buy American” philosophy. I used to have that philosophy.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:35:46 +0000

I own a 2000 Excursion and a sopt the size of a egg has blistered up on the hood and peeled off. took it back to Ford and it was like crickets were chripping………. the guy says ” well looks like it needs a new hood” 1600.00 dollars WOW!!! I dont understand why ford doesnt fix this problem.. does this make me want to buy another Ford product? NO What a shame…

By: Donna G.

Donna G. — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:36:55 +0000

I have a 2004 Ford Expedition. The paint is bubbling and chipping off the Back hatch under the window. Also my side trim panels have faded and since then been repainted on our own. My front wheel bearings have been replaced and now the back is in need to be replaced. I love my expedition but think these are all recalls!! I hope ford does something about these problems.

By: Zestar

Zestar — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:38:58 +0000

‎2nd Article on Colorado’s Police Depatment Replacing paint peeling Ford Crown Victorias state: “…peeling paint due to manufacturer’s defect…” http://bit.ly/v0bdgu
Aurora Receives New Patrol Cars Aurora, Colorado
http://www.auroragov.org

By: Zestar

Zestar — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:08:28 +0000

Colorado Police Department Replaces Ford Paint Peeling Police Cruisers with Chevolet Caprices http://bit.ly/t59suF

By: john hanlon

john hanlon — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:04:28 +0000

I HAVE A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAVING SAME PROBLEM.PAINT IS PEELING IN 10 TO 12INCHES AT A TIME THIS IS HAPPENING TO THE HOOD AND ROOF OF MY CAR.FORD KNOWS THAT THEY STILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.I WILL FIGHT TO THE END!

By: Don

Don — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:11:34 +0000

I just Bought a 2001 F 150 supercrew…and just noticed the rocker panels are rusted thru under all 4 doors…the more I research this, looks like only about a dozen of these truck, ever made, don’t have this problem…how can they even act like they don’t know whats going on with this crappy quality…never again…

By: pumpercaptain

pumpercaptain — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:08:30 +0000

We purchased a 2010 Expedition earler this year (2011) from Eddie
Gilstrap Ford in Salem In. The vehicle had 6000 miles on it when we purchased it. I located the vehicle in
Ohio via the internet and made the deal with Eddie Gilstrap Ford in Salem, In. Shortly after
taking possesion, I noticed the doors rubbing
paint off of the body. I returned the vehicle to Gilstraps and pointed
out where the vehicle was rubbing paint off. They had the vehicle for 2-3 days and I picked it up. They stated
they “grinded” on the door to make it fit. The bare spots were still
noticable and I stopped and told the dealer about it on the way home. “some vehicles just do that” was the response.

We scheduled another appointment and they had the vehicle for another 2-3 days. I picked it up and it appeared they did a pretty good job with all of the places
rubbing as far as paint except for the rear door tops which was
bare and showed of primer and bare metal.

I touched up the left rear door with paint left over and didn’t do a very good job so I left the other door alone. After a short time, I noticed the same spots rubbing again on the body, and I filled out a Ford survey and expressed my displeasure with the service provided.

The owner called me and was somewhat upset because I had given his dealership a bad report to Ford. He said he would call me when the Ford Rep was going to be in and we would all look at it together.

He did not call when he was supposed to
so I called Ford Customer Service and set up a time to meet with a Ford Rep at the dealership.

It was in between this time that I became aware of the paint issues
Ford is having from Mr. Steve Gaiski and his company Zestar.

I forwarded pictures of what appears to be corrosion on the liftgate, right rear door, and hood. Steve looked at
the pictures and agreed it was corrosion, and stated that we are having the same paint problem with our vehicle as everyone else is having.

Not only did the Ford rep deny any knowledge
of paint issues, but stated the rubbing issue was a “characteristic of the vehicle” which was perfectly acceptable to him. He went as far as to basicly say I was being too particular or “anal” about my vehicle because he has a new Mustang that is rubbing paint in a certain place and that was ok with him.

Well, I’m paying for this one Mr. Ford Rep. and its not acceptable to me.
We looked at a 2007 and a 2012 Expedtion on the
lot and both of them are rubbing the paint off in the very same places as our Expedition. And that is perfectly acceptable to them???

Unbelievable.

I asked both the service manager and the Ford rep if they were going to paint and fix the top of the door where it was rusting 3 times, and I still haven’t gotten an answer other than “I am not sure that is rust”.

My vehicle is still under warranty mind you.

But rest assured, Ford will be right there for me when and if I have

problems later down the road since all of the issues mentioned here are
“speculative” according to the Ford Rep. Yeah, right.

This kid even had the contempt to tell me about how he was raised by
his father to be moraly and ethicly sound and to do what is right in
this world.

Its so very, very unfortunate that most elements of society in this country, have sank to such a disingenuous level.

I agree with several others that have posted here. We are very
patriotic and believe in buying American made products and supporting
the American car company’s. Heck, our Expedition was made in
Louisville which is near our hometown…

I remember how much we were looking forward to getting this vehicle and me and my wife talking about how buying the Expedition was benefiting our local economy and it was kinda cool having a vehicle
made right here…

BUT, when the people at Ford sure don’t seem to have a problem putting the screws to the folks that put dinner on the table for their
families, I say take our business elsewhere, and you greedy, deceitful
SOB’s can take your “quality” and excuses to the poor house…

Too bad GM would probably be the same way about issues with their cars as well, cause I sure would drop this Expy for a Tahoe today .

By: Richard Nielsen

Richard Nielsen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:00:04 +0000

I have a 2003 Explorer that had an aluminum hood as well and as so many here have said developed the rust and paint defect. I also had the clear coat just bubble off. I just got my car back from the body shop and had a new aftermarket steel hood installed and painted. I also have a defect on the door that I will have to address next month as well as a rust line the entire roof line passenger side. My body guy told me it was a manufacture defect and that I should take it back to Ford to have it addressed, but what is the use. I got quotes from $1600 but had the hood replaced and painted for $610. I guess “Ford Quality” is just a ad mans jingle. Maybe their cars are built better now, but since Ford refuses to step up to the plate and make good on their manufacturing flaws, the word will go out not the trust their product. GM had to deal with that albatross for two decades and still has not recovered the market share. You want us to buy American, well BMW, KIA and Hyundai and VW are all made in the USA, so sellers beware. The word will spread of how you treat your customers and autos $36K should last 10 years and not rust out, especially in Florida.

By: Tim Humphries

Tim Humphries — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:02:52 +0000

332,333,499 RE/2005 crn vic origanal owner ,I found the problem! I stripped my roof to find surface rust on entire roof under the paint,also my roof has been painted 3 bas/clear coat times.it was done at the factory with feather fill,rust holes were migged in.this roof has many grinder marks in it also.Per the wife I will paint it dark blue pearl flatz,and put a roof on it in the summer.junk yard roofs are better than mine,my car has a story,and i dont know what it is.Len is there a way to get factory records?I have come to find out dark blue pearl coat (dx)has problems but my sons 2005 crn vic is silver burch and his roof is pealing.I probley could have the dealer fix but there known for shotty work and i dont trust them.I will post pics soon

By: neta

neta — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:37:59 +0000

I have a 2008 Taurus X that has the paint blistering and peeling off the front of the hood. I went to my dealer and the service manager said he contacted Ford and they wouldn’t do anything about it because I was the second owner. What does that have to do wth their paint problem?! Now I know this has been going on for years and Ford doesn’t do anything about it. I had a Windstar van before this car and had no problems with it.

My neighbor has a 2006 Ford pickup truck with all the paint peeling off the hood also.

By: jan

jan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:34:34 +0000

Anyone having any issues with MELTING plastic exterior trim on 2005 Escape XLT?