F150-Own3r

Honestly out of all my 19 vehicles I've owned I've found my Fords got chips much easier then any others. I got a decent size chip in the front just above my license plate holder on the way home from the stealership! But alas it's just a part of driving and can't be avoided. The 3m plastic stuff does help a good bit but is not perfect as larger stones can tear through and still dent the paintwork/body and they are only good for so long until it needs pulled off from gunk getting under it.

I'm still bummed that my new truck I got last week came with 2 dings from the manufacture. The stealership I bought it from is too far away for me to get it repaired there as it's my daily driver, but I'm hoping my local PDR guy can fix it up next week.

nlb_1

I am very happy with my month-old truck except for one small detail; the paint is very fragile! I've seen a few chips already and I can tell this is going to be a problem. I'd like to hear from others with newish F150's and what they did to stop the chipping.

This problem seems to be common in the 2015 and 2016 model years, and I'm wondering if anybody has approached a lawyer about a class action? Not that I want that, but I think Ford dropped the ball here. Are there any lawyers on the list? Feel free to message me privately.

21RRF150

iTrader: (1)

It's not actually. I've repaired and painted 5 newer f150's. 3 2016's, and 2 2015's. We have an account with a construction company that buys only Xlt's and higher. Not one of them had more than 1-2 chips on the entire front end. All of these trucks had 10k+ miles on them. The whole "paint is fragile thread" is in just about every forum for every manufacturer.


Quick Google search... Shows these "paint is fragile" threads on many other forums





If you have a "sport " package truck, and the grille is the one chipping, then yes there is a legit problem there. Many on here have that problem, with no chips to the surrounding sheet metal. And have had them warrantied

nlb_1

Do you know what the Ford warranty is for paint defects? I have seen at least half a dozen posts on sites about new F150's with chipped paint (body panels, not the grill; my grill is chromed). Either my truck was painted incorrectly or there is a larger problem that needs to be addressed.

21RRF150

iTrader: (1)

Yes just like all manufacturers.... From the Ford warranty manual...


Chips are not paint defects like nibs, or bubbles, or solvent pop, or even delamination. They are damage from outside elements.


I suggest a clear bra

nlb_1

Thanks for the details. As I suspected, they will probably say I did it or it was road debris that did it.

Does anybody have recommendations for paint protection film or overcoat to supplement the paint protection?

21RRF150

iTrader: (1)

Rock chips are always road debris.


Check out the local decal/graphics company in your area. They more than likely do clear bras. I don't suggest doing it yourself, unless you have a lot of experience with it

marshallpulham

You should be very happy you don't own a Toyota.