Paint problems of the 2010 Ford F-150

Three problems related to paint have been reported for the 2010 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2010 F-150.

1 Paint problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2018

2012. Went to great lakes Ford ludington mi. Paint on rocker panel was blistering up with water underneath. At where the doors latch on hook . They would not do anything. It was under warranty. Now rusting very bad called in 4/17/18. Ford still will not do anything . I now put oil on it to slow it down . Im very worried that if I get into an accident. That the doors will come open. It's. On both sides . I have 103000 miles on it. The seat belts go through the doors so if the doors open I would be out of the truck. Thank you for your time.

2 Paint problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2016

Personnel / non commercial pick up purchased new by myself-less than 26k miles I live inland not by the ocean or salt air the paint is blistering with rust bubbles.

3 Paint problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

I observed at least 6 areas on the roof of my truck where the paint is peeling away from the body. There is obvious rust under all the spots. I have also noticed a musty smell in my car. I took the vehicle to body shop at the dealership and they stated that since there was no perforation in the sheet metal, it was not covered under warranty. I pointed to the service technician that if it were one spot I could see that as possibly something may have chipped the paint and caused the problem but for it to happen in at least 6 areas spread out around the roof that it was a defect in material or workmanship and should be covered under the warranty. The technician said I should contact Ford directly but they would probably deny the claim. Based on what I found online which includes at least 7 NHTSA documented complaints as well as other complaints about paint problems with Ford vehicles it would appear that Ford has a problem at their factories that should be investigated. I plan to go back to the dealership now that I know about the problem with the third brake light and leaks around it, as well as contacting Ford headquarters for resolution.


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