Paint durability data associated with the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator is documented in the research publication:
MAKING IT RIGHT
Why your Car Payments are lasting longer than your
FACTORY PAINT JOB

There has also been an independent review done of this publication by
"ForeWord".

Automotive paint durability research publication documents vehicles released to dealer and consumer below automaker's minimum paint thickness specifications.

Refer to link for details.

Link: http://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/making-it-right-why-your-car-payments-are-lasting-longer-than-your-factory-paint-job-basic-guide/

 

After reading this thread I checked my 2008 (30,000 miles) and found paint bubbling on the tailgate and under the hood. I took it to the dealer and they repainted the entire tailgate and just under the lip of the hood. They also replaced the emblems which had peeling paint. I had a small ding on the tailgate and they fixed that without even mentioning it. All for free. I had the same problem with the hood of my 2000 F-150.

 

I just picked up a 2007 with 28,000 miles. Its out of bumper to bumper warranty but in drivetrain/corrosion warranty limits.

It has bubbles on the rear hatch and hood lip. Am I SOL trying to get this fixed for free at the dealer? Sounds like you guys all got them fixed while the 3yr/36,000mile warranty was in effect...

 

Take it to the dealer. Maybe your truck was originally sold late in 2007 and could still be within three years.

 

Check the build date on the sticker in the door jam. If it's out of bumper to bumper, I would still try a few dealers and see if they will fix it. Some will if its close to the warranty.

The corrosion warranty is for rust through holes-very dumb IMO. Takes a lot to put a rust hole in something.

 

Its out. The in service date is early 2007...

Ugh.

 

There is still a chance the truck did not sell until later-goes by date sold. I would take it to a dealer and see if they can offer any help.