F-250 Rust problems

Posted Fri April 4, 2008 8:58 pm, by Jim M. written to Ford Motor Company

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To put it nicely, I am very unhappy with Ford Motor Company. I own a 2002 F-250. This thing is rusting out! I noticed it last fall but decided I would make it through the major snowfall before bringing it in to get it fixed. I knew I bought it in the late winter season. When I took it to the dealership they told me it would cost $3500 to get it fixed because it was 1 month and 21 days past my warranty. I was furious!!!! Should a truck be rusting out this bad??? Come on!!
They told me to call the 1-800 Ford hotline to see what they could they could do for me. (Probably because thay saw the red in my eyes and wanted me out of their building) They next day I called and talked to a guy named Caesar. He told me to take a hike. Whats the deal!! I see other makes of trucks that are 10+ years old without a spec of rust on them. I have been a Loyal Ford customer for years and so has my dad. He has bought 8 brand new Fords since 1985. Will we go back for our next new truck? Not if they dont stand behind their products. Come on Ford. Make your customers happy.

Stand behind your products! Do you think my truck should be rusting out as bad as it is, even if it is 1 month and 21 days after warranty.
Fix this!!

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Re: F-250 Rust problems by tinsky Posted Thu February 26, 2009 @ 8:25 PM I have the same problem with my 02/250. Both wheel wells are rusting thru. I had one panel replaced due to a accident from a family member backing into it. The not so funny thing is that the replaced quarter panel rusted thru before the orignal panel did. Everyone who has this problem MUST call ford and complain. My truck is well maintained and looks pretty good for a work truck, I just turned 90k with no major problems except I have to install my THIRD sway bar. It feels like you have broken shocks when you hit a bump. Nice design. NOT! The only other big problem I have NOT had is the oil pan rusting thru. Ford had to address this problem, I have not called Ferd yet but it's coming! My sister work for them for 17 years and they were not good to her either when thet forced her to leave corporate. It might be time to go foreign. Screw the big THREE. Reply Re: F-250 Rust problems by Gino Posted Sat April 5, 2008 @ 1:11 AM This must be a common problem. There was a similar letter to this the other day about rust and snow issues on an out of warranty 2002 Ford Truck. Reply If it were me, I would probably ask for some middle road by Chris M Sat April 5, 2008 @ 9:05 AM I agree by joolybean28 Thu April 10, 2008 @ 6:51 PM Not on my.. by Harleycat Sat April 5, 2008 @ 9:05 AM Harley... by Chris M Sat April 5, 2008 @ 10:09 AM LOL by joolybean28 Thu April 10, 2008 @ 6:52 PM