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    6/09/2021 6:36 PM  #1

    Ron68
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    From: Mukilteo, Washington
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    Not Mustang related, but Ford problem

    Just noticed that the leading edge of the hood on my 2017 Explorer Sport is starting to bubble due to corrosion in about 8 places. I Googled it, and found that it is a common problem with many Ford models that have aluminum body panels, and especially hoods. There seems to be a lot of discussion about what Ford will do to fix the problem, with a couple of Class Action suits being filed. Seems Ford has known about it for a long time, but refuses to do a recall on it, choosing to repaint the hood, give you a new hood and paint it, or denies the claim stating that the hood must be perforated by the corrosion before they will replace it. Aluminum doesn't perforate, it exfoliates, so that much from Ford is BS.
    Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what was your outcome?

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    6/10/2021 7:08 AM  #2

    red351
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    Re: Not Mustang related, but Ford problem

    We bought new a Bronco back in 83 and in a short time the hood & top of the fenders. They claimed it was a problem paint color and water base paints. Years went by and class action suits and the best Ford did was hand out a very small coupon for your next purchase.. Remember GM with gas tanks outside the rail pickups. My old 77 K20 needed to be crushed if used as a dealer trade in. That was another very small coupon after yrs of class action. Up here in road salt country, Aluminum doesn't hold up much better than steel. It just cost more to fix...

     

    6/10/2021 2:43 PM  #3

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Not Mustang related, but Ford problem

    Class action lawsuits are where lawyers get rich and the plaintiffs get screwed.  I wouldn't put any faith in that getting any results.  I would probably start with a dealership service department at a dealership known for helping people. 

    It makes you wonder.  My WRX has an aluminum hood that's now 20 years old and other than a million rock chips there isn't anything wrong with it. 

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    6/10/2021 6:51 PM  #4

    kardad
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    Re: Not Mustang related, but Ford problem

    Out 2014 Chrysler Town & County van has an aluminum hood and is doing the same thing in one spoon the leading edge. Started a couple years ago and now is a spot about 1” x 4”.
    I have seen a hand full of other vans doing the same thing.

     

    6/10/2021 7:26 PM  #5

    Nos681
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    Re: Not Mustang related, but Ford problem

    I would check if both top AND bottom of hood assembly is aluminum.

    I’m guessing top is aluminum, bottom is steel or the new crapola stainless that rusts.

    Dissimilar metals in constant contact will promote corrosion.
    If there is any electrical current flow across them will accelerate it.
    Throw some salt water in there too.
    Breakout the popcorn and watch it corrode.😂

    Just a guess on my part.

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    6/11/2021 12:12 PM  #6

    Ron68
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    Re: Not Mustang related, but Ford problem

    Well, after checking with two local Ford dealerships, one was absolutely no help (serious lack of knowledge by service reps) but the other one was a real winner. Service manager took one look and is ordering a new hood. Hood will get replaced free under warranty. He said there is a five year warranty on body panel issues.
    They should have all the new parts in by next Thursday then a couple of days to send it out to a body shop for paint, etc, then it's done. It pays to shop around. (Still, I have my fingers crossed that all will go well)

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