Common questions

Why do trucks rust underneath?

Why do trucks rust underneath?

Road salt, or calcium chloride, is another frequent culprit when it comes to rusting underneath your car. Salt speeds up the electrolytic reaction that occurs between iron and oxygen in the presence of water, so a wet and salty undercarriage during the winter months is at an even higher risk of rusting out.

Are there any problems with the Ford F-150?

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the F-150. Frame rusting terribly and frame cracking near drivers side forward leaf spring mount. Truck has only 128,000 miles. Do not haul or tow any where near the trucks capacity. Normal driving and minor off road use.

Is the frame of my Ford F-150 rusted?

My 2004 Ford F-150 has 61,000 miles and no rust on the outside of the vehicle. I’ve kept the truck well maintained and it looks almost new. The frame however right where the rear leaf spring attaches to the frame is rusted right through.

Why is the frame cracking on my F-150?

Cracked frame. Frame on f150 is rusting through causing frame to become vulnerable to breaking. Rusting and cracking taking place between back of cab and rear wheel mounts. Found during oil change at Ford dealership and body shop did not even want to provide estimate to fix due to complexity of fix and legal implications.

What are the best and worst years for the Ford F150?

What are the best and worst years for the Ford F150? The worst F150 years, based on total complaints to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2011 2007, 2002, and 2010. The best Ford F150s are 1993, 1994, 1996, 2009, 2012, 2003, 2001, 2014, 2018, and 1998.

What to do with a damaged Ford F-150?

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Are there any problems with the 2015 Ford F-150?

For the 2015-2017 Ford F-150, common problems range from interior mishaps to issues with functional components. 2015 Ford F-150 problems have largely centered on transmission issues that lead to rough shifting.

My 2004 Ford F-150 has 61,000 miles and no rust on the outside of the vehicle. I’ve kept the truck well maintained and it looks almost new. The frame however right where the rear leaf spring attaches to the frame is rusted right through.

Cracked frame. Frame on f150 is rusting through causing frame to become vulnerable to breaking. Rusting and cracking taking place between back of cab and rear wheel mounts. Found during oil change at Ford dealership and body shop did not even want to provide estimate to fix due to complexity of fix and legal implications.

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