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I have read some post where owners are finding a lot of rust on there axles. I looked under my 2012 Platinum and found no rust and I drive on roads every year with salt and also do a fair amount of beach driving. I was just wondering how many people have found a rust issue. I have been keeping a list of the things that are posted here to check for on my truck when it arrives.
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Yup, got it on mine. Dealership wouldn't fix, said it will eventually happen....to which I said, not if it's coated!

I'm going to fix it myself, I'll probably do a better job anyways.

Would be nice if Ford Service stepped up and fixed it for free.
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Had it on mine. Dealer had no problem sand blasting and painting for me.
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Apparently it's been a problem for a long time...
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/84...t-problem.html

I don't remember seeing it on my 1997, but it's been a long time since I've looked under that one.
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Yup, got it on mine. Dealership wouldn't fix, said it will eventually happen....to which I said, not if it's coated dumbass!

I'm going to fix it myself, I'll probably do a better job anyways.

Would be nice if Ford Service stepped up and fixed it for free.
You planning on just using a spray paint to redo or something else. By the the way I live about 60 miles from you in Advance NC.
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Had it on mine. Dealer had no problem sand blasting and painting for me.
Great dealer you have there. If any is on my truck I will tell them other dealers are making it right and see if they will do the same for me.
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You planning on just using a spray paint to redo or something else. By the the way I live about 60 miles from you in Advance NC.
Howdy neighbor!

I plan on cleaning it up (while it's on a lift), hitting it with some rustoleum, then a final coat with por15 once I find it.

I tried the "other dealerships are fixing it" and I got the "well, our service guy said....." At that point, I didn't want to argue, got in my truck, and split.
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I have read some post where owners are finding a lot of rust on there axles. I looked under my 2012 Platinum and found no rust and I drive on roads every year with salt and also do a fair amount of beach driving. I was just wondering how many people have found a rust issue. I have been keeping a list of the things that are posted here to check for on my truck when it arrives.
Hey Dirt 1956, how about publishing that list. I have an ETA of 4/14 and I'd like to see it!
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I have 18 items to check before I accept the truck. This is from what I have read from others posting on here. Give me a few minutes as I'm on a iPad and will post my list.
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Just got my survey....made sure to mention the rust on the 60k new truck a couple times. Hope it gets someones attention. I may hold off on trying to fix it myself for a few weeks to see if Ford steps up to the plate.

Any help FordService?
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