Rust?
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Rust?
Is there a reason why a Ranger's frame and undercarriage rusts really fast? I live in New York, and I haven't seen a brand new Ranger with no rust since the dawn of time! I've even seen an '06 with some rust on the undercarriage! It's very odd. It's like the frame is made of surface rust or something. I might be going blind, so please don't mock me too hard. 
Furthermore, is there a reason why trucks rust faster than cars, even if it wasn't used for work? It's something I've noticed.
Furthermore, is there a reason why trucks rust faster than cars, even if it wasn't used for work? It's something I've noticed.
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Originally Posted by David J.
Is there a reason why a Ranger's frame and undercarriage rusts really fast? I live in New York, ...............
Last edited by CowboyBilly9Mile; Apr 28, 2006 at 11:17 PM.
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My '97 Ranger has lived outside in Massachusetts and Maine for all of it's life, and hasn't exactly been washed and waxed religiously...
The only place it has anything more than mild surface rust is the panel between the front fenders behind the grille.
I think it's held up remarkably well, considering how it's been treated.
The only place it has anything more than mild surface rust is the panel between the front fenders behind the grille.
I think it's held up remarkably well, considering how it's been treated.
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Here in MEEECHIGAN, they taint the roads with salt, too. I religiously wash the underbody of my Ranger, especially during the winter and I still have underbody rust.
Living near Detroit, if the rock salt doesn't get you, the bullets will
Living near Detroit, if the rock salt doesn't get you, the bullets will
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From: allen park
soundwave: God knows I hear that one. I live just outside detroit so I hear you 100%. it's a miracle I'm still alive and have no major body rust on my 1993 Ranger. :P
David J: What about getting an undercoat done on it if you're worried about it?
David J: What about getting an undercoat done on it if you're worried about it?
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From: riverside
Ford trucks rust, you know that when ya buy it.Rear fenders and doors, least ya still have them, take precautions while you can.
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