tazmajazz

I just purchased a new 2013 F150. I realize that it must have sat at the dealership for a while but I wouldn't expect it to have rusted like this. Have others notice that this part rusts quicker? Warranty should cover this rust I believe but I'm not sure how amicable the dealership will be.

nfldfordman

that's normal and virtually harmless on those new trucks

tazmajazz

So it is common for new trucks to be rusted like that? It looks SO rusted to me.

nfldfordman

yes, on these newer F-150s it is. I've seen many examples. it's not as bad as you think. you should be fine, it shouldn't noticeably worsen for a long time

djfllmn

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that is completely normal

DBL Boost

Normal, its carbon steel, your brake rotors and some other components will and are going to rust, its all in the compound of the steel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_steel
The term "carbon steel" may also be used in reference to steel which is not stainless steel; in this use carbon steel may include alloy steels

ford axles are painted with +2mm of water based paint, they are going to rust no matter what.

white08gt

looks like it was sitting on grass for awhile, date is on the window sticker and dealers name.

DBL Boost

Normal, its carbon steel, your brake rotors and some other components will and are going to rust, its all in the compound of the steel.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_steel

The term "carbon steel" may also be used in reference to steel which is not stainless steel; in this use carbon steel may include alloy steels

ford axles are painted with +2mm of water based paint, they are going to rust no matter what.

Oldsmuggler

This is a joke, right? How can anyone respond to this post.

msheehan

If it means that must light sand paper brake cleaner and throw on some grease don't paint it can mess up heat dissipation