8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,500
- Average Mileage:
- 50,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- the rust needs to be cut out and panels replaced (1 reports)
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I have a 2012 Ford Truck which I must say I love. I noticed about a month ago the cab corners are rusting and the pain swelling. I went to Ford and was told I missed it being covered by the warranty a few month (2017). They said it is very common. So I went to a few body shops and all said it is extremely common.
The problem is caused by moisture getting in a place it cannot escape and sitting. It is not just on 2012 I was told but all models for years.
I get it things can break but this is a known issue Ford has done nothing to resolve, while selling the most popular truck in America. I think it should be considered a class action lawsuit if Ford will not resolve a known issue.
If I see enough individuals are interested with this same problem I will post contact information.
Update from Mar 12, 2018: I have written Ford asking them to honor the warranty as their service department told me to contact them in the spring to repair which resulted in the warranty expiring.
I also reached out to a lawyer who is very interested in conducting a class action lawsuit as many F-150's have this issue since 2008.
Update from Jul 26, 2018: I went round and round with ford until they seemed to not respond. Spoke to a few attorneys but non are willing to file suit unless it was a class action. Have not found anyone for a class action.
- James K., Carey, US
My 2012 Ford F150 Platinum was only just a year old when rust started to appear on all 4 door sills and the tailgate hinges. I took the truck to a Ford Dealership who said there was nothing they could do. One of the mechanics stated that the door seal join was in the wrong place and that it was a design fault which Ford would not correct. I did not expect a $55,000 truck (which had been looked after) to start rusting after a year! Every time I took it back to Ford annually they fobbed me off until the 3 year warranty had expired. This truck had also been treated by Krown (Rust prevention under spray). Very disappointed with Ford - this with numerous other problems has put me off Ford - the build quality and backing is not there - not so Ford tough!!!
- Jim M., Barrie, ON, Canada
rusting inside out
Dealer told me the body rust is no longer covered and the rust is from inside out
- Artur W., Chicago, IL, US
This truck was beautiful when i purchased it 2 years ago. since then the rust problem has become more than just grind it down and paint. This truck is to new to have this kind of a problem , I'm looking at thousands to have the back of the cab cut out and replaced. Its rusted out on both side of the truck behind the back door. This sucks ass!!!!!!!
- Rich S., Boynton Beach, US