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Hi guys
i just bought my 2023 F150 tremor (two days ago) and I just notice a huge corrosion on the part in the image attached. I spoke to the dealership and they are saying because the cars are coming from Michigan then sometimes they sit out and after a week or two corrosion can happen and it’s not going to affect the ride at all. I need something that is going to come off after a few weeks. That sounds a little strange to me. Wanted to consult you guys if anyone had this issue or your thoughts?
Hi guys
i just bought my 2023 F150 tremor (two days ago) and I just notice a huge corrosion on the part in the image attached. I spoke to the dealership and they are saying because the cars are coming from Michigan then sometimes they sit out and after a week or two corrosion can happen and it’s not going to affect the ride at all. I need something that is going to come off after a few weeks. That sounds a little strange to me. Wanted to consult you guys if anyone had this issue or your thoughts?
This has been a known issue with F-150 since the introduction of the 2021 model. Apparently Ford eliminated the passivation on these rear end parts for some reason (save money most likely). It is documented on several threads in other F-150 forums if not here. I power wire brushed the rust off of mine then hit it with rattle can "Rust Reformer" followed by rattlecan undercoating. Seems to be holding up pretty well so far.
Some folks were lucky enough to get their dealer get the undercoating done for them at no cost because the dealer was embarrassed to be selling a rusty truck.
Not unusual for rust to form on many undercarriage and driveline parts. It has been the norm for three-quarters of a century that I know of. Spray a little oil or some expensive stuff as suggested. Just don't get it on the brakes. That little bit of rust will not affect the truck's life or performance at all. Yeah, I know it looks like crap.
No harm, there is a lot of iron in the cast. Throw a little salt on it and it will rust overnight. If you don't like the look, pick a color of Rust-oleum and spray it. Rattle-can paint is cheap!
Normal surface rust. Right after I bought my new 2013 I decided to upgrade the exhaust and saw the drive shaft as well as the rear differential looking like that.
If you look under my truck right now, it looks exactly the same (add road grime) 10 years gone by.
Hi guys
i just bought my 2023 F150 tremor (two days ago) and I just notice a huge corrosion on the part in the image attached. I spoke to the dealership and they are saying because the cars are coming from Michigan then sometimes they sit out and after a week or two corrosion can happen and it’s not going to affect the ride at all. I need something that is going to come off after a few weeks. That sounds a little strange to me. Wanted to consult you guys if anyone had this issue or your thoughts?
Just another example of Ford cost cutting measures. Yes it looks bad but doesn't hurt anything but your pride.
Just another example of Ford cost cutting measures. Yes it looks bad but doesn't hurt anything but your pride.
Cost cutting? I've been seeing this from every manufacturer for about forever. Painting these is simply a waste, especially on a truck. The surface rust doesn't hurt them, and if you paint it, be prepared to come back and repaint often, as road debris and especially off-road debris is going to beat the crap out of that paint. And we're back to rust. But if it bothers the end user, grab that paint can! Same thing with folks that paint their rotors and brake calipers. It looks cool, but that is the extent of it.
Cost cutting? I've been seeing this from every manufacturer for about forever. Painting these is simply a waste, especially on a truck. The surface rust doesn't hurt them, and if you paint it, be prepared to come back and repaint often, as road debris and especially off-road debris is going to beat the crap out of that paint. And we're back to rust. But if it bothers the end user, grab that paint can! Same thing with folks that paint their rotors and brake calipers. It looks cool, but that is the extent of it.
Yeah OK... 255k miles and ten years later with rattle can paint.
And I suppose your statement "every manufacturer for about forever" excludes Toyota rear differentials.
Yeah OK... 255k miles and ten years later with rattle can paint.
And I suppose your statement "every manufacturer for about forever" excludes Toyota rear differentials.
Never owned a Toyota, so I wouldn't know about them. That doesn't change the fact that axles, driveshafts, rotors, disc calipers and such are usually heavy cast iron or rolled steel, and surface rust doesn't phase those components. I remember when that would include engines and transmissions as well. None of that was painted. But again, if it bothers the OP, spray paint is cheap.
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