jasonj80 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Is rust really that much of an issue anymore? I keep my truck washed but at 11 years old and there is only a few tiny little spots on the bottom of the tailgate where rocks get caught when you're unloading. Even with the salt used in Michigan you don't really see rust on cars that are 12 years old, starting to see some on the rear wheel wells of the 02-05 vehicles but those are 15+ years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 What I probably will do come spring is pull every suspension bolt off and coat it with anti-seize compound so when it comes time to start replacing components as they wear out my life will be much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) The hatch on my Flex is starting to succumb to rust - right at the drain hole under the handle. I’ve been meaning to see how much it would cost to have someone cut it out and weld in new metal before it keeps spreading. I’ve always worried about the door bottoms the way they turn into rockers on the Flex, but so far so good. Edited December 16, 2019 by sullynd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 47 minutes ago, sullynd said: I’ve always worried about the door bottoms the way they turn into rockers on the Flex, but so far so good. Definitely one of the quirkier designs I've ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky2 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 11 hours ago, lastmanstanding said: So did I ...... My question is..... you gonna undercoat it?........... I'm in Michigan and I think I'm gonna do it..... I keep my cars a long time and with the road salt and other crap they use, I think it's a good idea .... average about 12 years before I buy a new one........... What do you guys think? I don't know what options are out now, but my dad Ziebart'd his 2000 Expedition and it rotted out in the door bottoms and rockers. Stuck finger in one of the holes and the coating had fallen off, clogging the drain holes and basically acting a sponge for water at same time. An oil spray on bottom of vehicle might be best if you're going to do something like that...but then have to worry about it getting all over driveway/garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastmanstanding Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 13 hours ago, chucky2 said: I don't know what options are out now, but my dad Ziebart'd his 2000 Expedition and it rotted out in the door bottoms and rockers. Stuck finger in one of the holes and the coating had fallen off, clogging the drain holes and basically acting a sponge for water at same time. An oil spray on bottom of vehicle might be best if you're going to do something like that...but then have to worry about it getting all over driveway/garage... I'm having it done today at "Auto One " ...... They clean-up the bottom of the vehicle, and let it sit over night to dry out in-case there is any moisture......... then spray a thin material that stays pliable ''' so it don't crack like Ziebart......... Ziebart is "old school", tar like, that cracks and then retains water....... This "stuff" is not suppose to do that.......... My Flex was never in water and had about 100 miles on it when I took it in.... I have my fingers crossed.............. My last vehicle was a Mercury...... an '07 was undercoated, that company went out of business, and didn't have a spot on it....... but it was time for a new one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastmanstanding Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 23 hours ago, lastmanstanding said: Just talked to a Ford Rep on their Ford Help line...... I was told that Rust proofing and undercoating "in most cases "would void corrsion warranty......... .......... so now what?............ So........... I decided to call back and see if I got different "rep"............. I did and he said it doesn't ......and said the other person has mistaken........ so .... should I make another call and go best 2 out of three...... HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 You don't want anything that can clog up drain holes. That's what causes moisture to get trapped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnostic Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I have a 13 flex. White, everyone calls it the fridge. I live in upstate NY no rust , no undercoating. Lots of Salt everywhere. I just wash it when the Temps are above freezing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 We don't have to worry about that in Georgia but I've heard of folks putting a sprinkler underneath the vehicle to clean off the salt. Thought that was a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 23 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Definitely one of the quirkier designs I've ever seen That design was supposed to minimize the possibility of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle while entering or exiting. That way they wouldn't get their pant legs dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnostic Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, grbeck said: That design was supposed to minimize the possibility of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle while entering or exiting. That way they wouldn't get their pant legs dirty. It works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, grbeck said: That design was supposed to minimize the possibility of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle while entering or exiting. That way they wouldn't get their pant legs dirty. They didn't take into account that it's super easy to scrape your leg on the corner of it in a tight parking lot. That or I'm just a klutz Edited December 17, 2019 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 The first Gen Escape has issues with the rear wheel rockers rusting out, even after the redesign in 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 34 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: They didn't take into account that it's super easy to scrape your leg on the corner of it in a tight parking lot. That or I'm just a klutz Just do like everyone else does and sling that damn door open! Make that spot wider with your door, man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, fordmantpw said: Just do like everyone else does and sling that damn door open! Make that spot wider with your door, man! That doesn't work for the parking lot at work. The spaces are very close together in the lot I park in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: That doesn't work for the parking lot at work. The spaces are very close together in the lot I park in. I think he was joking and saying to just slam your door into other doors like others do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: That doesn't work for the parking lot at work. The spaces are very close together in the lot I park in. Just being a smartass because it seems everyone just slams their door into mine. The reason I park out in BFE... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, fordmantpw said: Just being a smartass because it seems everyone just slams their door into mine. The reason I park out in BFE... Look up MAP on google image satellite and you'll see how screwy my parking situation is. Body and stamping are on the south side of the tracks. Even parking in the front row of one of the lots is like parking in BFE for one building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Look up MAP on google image satellite and you'll see how screwy my parking situation is. Body and stamping are on the south side of the tracks. Even parking in the front row of one of the lots is like parking in BFE for one building. Time for some autonomous vehicles to chauffeur you guys to and from the building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 43 minutes ago, fordmantpw said: Just being a smartass because it seems everyone just slams their door into mine. The reason I park out in BFE... Doesn't it kill you when the wife pulls into a tight spot between two vehicles and there are 3 open spaces 20 feet away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, akirby said: Doesn't it kill you when the wife pulls into a tight spot between two vehicles and there are 3 open spaces 20 feet away? and that's why I'm looking at Corvette's with 3 pedals, so she can't drive it,,, HRG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, akirby said: Doesn't it kill you when the wife pulls into a tight spot between two vehicles and there are 3 open spaces 20 feet away? Thankfully, she's VERY particular and won't park in tight spots. She won't park by a two-door either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 3:46 PM, fordmantpw said: It's amazing how 3 kids from the same parents can be completely different. Heck, my brother and his wife just had their 10th, and they're all very different, including the twin girls. I used to say I could tell those two apart because when I arrived, one would run up to hug me and the other would run up to hit me. ? They're not exactly polar opposites, but they are definitely geared differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 10 kids? Jeebus, I couldn't imagine how crazy that house is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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