Paint problems of the 2008 Ford Expedition

12 problems related to paint have been reported for the 2008 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2008 Expedition.

1 Paint problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

Paint peeling - experiencing excessive paint peeling on the hood and rear lift gate. The paint first started bubbling and now is peeling.

2 Paint problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2018

Paint is chiping from the hood and from the trunk door. The other problem is that it vibrates at high speeds. It drives very smooth, but once I hit above 70mph on the highway it starts to feel shaky. I can feel the vibration on the steering wheel.

3 Paint problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2018

I'm having paint peeling off the back of my car and the front of hood and the more I washed my SUV paint peeling off I do have small children I don't wanna accident.

4 Paint problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2013

Paint peeling off under front of hood and under rear lift gate. This is a known problem for Ford, I am finding out. It has apparently been going on for over a decade. The paint flakes off on any aluminum body panels that have been contaminated with iron. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer and they refused to repair it free of charge. I also called Ford directly to complain and was told that there is currently no recall for the paint since there are not enough complaints.

5 Paint problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2013

The paint on the rear of my truck starting coming off. I read online that many Ford Expedition owners have this same complaint and that some owners have taken Ford to court to fix this. This is not right. It is a well maintained vehicle and the paint only in the rear starts bubbling up and then falling off. I think this should be fixed by Ford. This is a very expensive vehicle. I have a 2000 crown victoria with no paint falling off.

6 Paint problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2013

The paint is peeling and bubbling on the hood and trunk. The paint is peeling and bubbling also under hood and trunk.

7 Paint problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2012

I have called Ford about the paint peeling on the back hatch and front hood. They have told me that they do not have a recall or problems with the paint. I have told them that many Ford Expedition owners have stopped me on the road and that Ford had repainted their vehicle for nothing. Any given day you can drive by one of these vehicles and you will see the exact locations are peeling paint. I would ask for you to check why some are covered and others are not. Thank you for your assistance.

8 Paint problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2012

Paint is peeling off hood and rear lift gate. This is a known problem for Ford. It has apparently been going on for over a decade. The paint flakes off on any aluminum body panels that have been contaminated with iron. I spoke with Ford and they cannot issue a recall on the paint until more complaints are filed with Ford motor company. Call 1-800-392-3673 with your VIN to file your complaint. It only takes 5 minutes.

9 Paint problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2012

Paint flaking off hood and rear lift gate. These are no magnetic parts, possibly aluminum.

10 Paint problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2011

Ford Expedition 2008 purchased new in 2009 from mullinax Ford in lake park FL had paint blister on the hood and back end in 2011 which is a well known problem. Mullinax body shop said paint not covered after 1 year and quoted expensive paint job. I asked if that is what I should expect from a Ford motor vehicle since this was my 1st Ford. I also asked if this was good advertisement for Ford with the obvious paint peel everywhere we go. I tell the story to everyone I see or asks with a 7 member family playing sports, school, work, church, etc. Now that it's time to replace, I wonder if Ford expects us to purchase a Ford SUV for over $60,000+ versus all the options out there. Hmmm Ford could have done a simple paint job at their "cost" years ago for our loyalty many many cars going forward. Burn us once, shame on you. . . . . . Twice. . . . Bad decision mullinax Ford.

11 Paint problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2011

I have a 2008 Ford Expedition that has paint corrosion around the front hood latch. I had an estimate done by a local body shop and he pointed this out to me. He said it will eventually corrode through and the hood will fly open.

12 Paint problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2011

I have called Ford about the paint peeling on the back hatch and front hood. They have told me that they do not have a recall or problems with the paint. I have told them that many Ford Expedition owners have had the same issue as indicated by NHTSA reports and fixed their vehicle at no cost. Any given day you can drive by one of these vehicles and you will see the exact locations are peeling paint. I would ask for you to check why some are covered and others are not to then issue a recall to fix all affected. Thank you for your assistance.


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