Paint problems of the 2004 Ford Explorer

The paint on the roof of my 2004 Ford Explorer is chipping. I spoke with two auto body shops and 1 Ford dealer, and they all said that the chipping is due to the fact that the primer did not adhere properly to the vehicle, so the paint is chipping. In reviewing this issue, I read online that there is a multitude of people experiencing the same issue. I spoke with Ford, and they told me that there is no financial assistance available to help me, although they acknowledged that this issue is their fault. I would like there to be a recall so that I can get this issue resolved.

My vehicle is a 2004 Ford Explorer - eddie bauer. In may of 2009 the paint began to bubble in places along the front of the hood. These spots became larger and eventually the paint chipped off, revealing a corroded bare aluminum surface. The hood is not metal, therefore it can not rust. It must be a paint defect.

Paint on roof of vehicle is chipping and body is rusting.

Paint cracked and peeling on both sides of roof rack. Dealer was notified and said there wouldn't be any problem in submitting the claim on the paint. After my research and a month of run around the dealer finally acknowledged there was a paint problem. I was told by dealership that I was wasting my time on the claim because Ford was not going to back it's vehicle up. . What a waste of time and money on my part. Ford will never see my business again!!! I hope this goes along with alot of other people concerning this matter!!.

On my roof I noticed that the paint is peeling just to the outside of both sides of the roof rack. The paint is cracked and peeling uniformly on both side which indicated it is a defect in the painting process.

1. Washed my 2004 Ford Explorer and the paint began peeling off the front of the roof. 2. The problem just started and now there is a 1. 5 foot circle on the front roof where the paint has peeled. 3. The roof is going to be repainted.

Paint bubbles in the hood. The dealer just responded that it was a manufacturers problem and that I would just need to replace the entire hood at a large cost.

I bought a 2004 Ford Explorer xls and just started to notice the paint on the roof is beginning to peel off, which is now happening in two locations. I searched online and did see other similar complaints due to a primer defect in these models. As of today no recall has been offered but I feel Ford should fix this problem. I complained to Ford and they told me that this is not covered under my warranty. I spent a lot of money on this vehicle and plan on using it for at least 4 to 5 more years. I am scared to get a car wash thinking more paint will come off.

I noticed a paint bubble on the hood of my 2004 Ford Explorer. Is this a paint defect that is causing my vehicle to rust? I would like to know if Ford is doing anything to fix this problem since it seems that many other owners are having the same problem.

Paint has started to bubble and peel off of the hood of my 2004 Explorer. I was told by a Ford mechanic they have been seeing alot of this because of the metal used in the hoods- should not be happening for a car barely 4 years old. My old Explorer was much older and never had this problem.

Paint is peeling on the roof of my 2004 Ford Explorer. Went to the dealer where I bought the vehicle and had them look at it. They said I"n 6 years I am only the 2nd person to have this problem" and "that it is not covered under warranty". They would not acknowledge a manufacturer defect or problem. I am just writing here to get this information on record, because it is my understanding that this is not an uncommon problem and that this is very typical with Ford vehicles. Thank you.

Ford 2004 Explorer paint bubbling at front of aluminum hood. Clearly a defect. Took to dealer where the body shop manager said he repainted 70 so far this year but Ford will not take care of it. Asked to meet with the district supervisor. Set up a meeting when he would be in town. He would not even come out to talk to me and sent someone else out to tell me Ford will not fix it because in my warranty it reads, "rust must permanent from the inside out". I argued that it is an aluminum hood and will never rust! I then wrote Ford motor company and have never heard back from them. I keep checking for recalls and have seen nothing to date. My wife and I see many of the same vehicles with this same problem all the time. Shame on Ford!! I would like to see something taken care of with this. This is clearly a defect and not something any of us consumers ever did to make this happen.

Paint is coming off drivers running board. I have owned this vehicle for only 3 weeks.