I just traded in my 2012 F150 EcoBoost in on a 2015 Platinum model. Figured that I work hard and am due for the luxury. However I noticed today when I was installing my mud flaps that I had a ton of rust on the frame, undercarriage, springs, axle and gear box. Much more that on the truck I traded in and I have not even put 200 miles on the new one yet. Is this normal? Will the dealer scrape and repaint? What are my options? This is not what I would expect on a 60K vehicle. any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tone

 

Here are some of the pics.
Tone

 

Yikes. It's hard to get away from rust, it will happen eventually, but being 200 miles on the thing I would say something to the dealer and complain...if not I think long term this truck might have issues.

 

My truck was the same way and I bought it a month after its built date. I doubt Ford will do anything.

 

It's bs if they don't. Honestly it looks like the truck was assembled and sat outside for a couple months before the body and bed was sat down on it. It doesn't look terrible now, but if not taken care of it will be a problem down the road, and Ford should do something about the trucks affected like this. If not there might be a Toyota like fiasco, with recalling frames for rotting.

 

Yeah, I cant say that I am very happy about my brand new Platinum looking like this. Not to mention there are scuffs in my paint and I have the issue with my center rear seat not going back in. I have driven Fords since 1994 and right now I cant say I'm pleased with my new purchase.

 

It's strictly cosmetic and isn't hurting anything. My 2012 and 2016 looked similar underneath, mostly like the last two pics. I was pretty upset when I saw it on my new 2012 but after researching it realized it was a common issue. If it's a big deal, ask for a deal on a long term extended warranty. I doubt Ford will do anything to repair it.

 

I have to ask, are you anywhere close to water?

 

I live in Maryland but I have driven anywhere close to water. I have owned the truck for just over a week.
Tone

 

as I was looking at other posts here, I saw one of our fellow forders has a similar issue like you have