Hood Rusting On My 05 !
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i just checked mine and i got the tiny string of uneven-ness on the lip of the hood as well. looks like its back to the dealer. i cant believe this is happening to so many people.
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Thanks for posting,wouldn't have noticed 'til it was too late. Do you know where other aluminum panels are on the car? My husband said I should check the entire car before warranty is up in June. His thinking is-sure,get this spot fixed, then 6 months later it'll pop up elsewhere.Thanks again for the post, and thanks for any replies on the aluminum panels.
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Exactly what I was thinking. Now if I can just get my intake to "rust" so I can replace it with a supercharger...
Seriously, I have to wonder how many of the cars with this issue are driven year round in all weather. Could be a moisture infiltration / galvanic corrosion problem. As for my car - it stays dry in the summer and is stored all winter. I don't see any bubbles on mine.
Info on galvanic corrosion - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
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This looks like the same thing I had but mine was at the bottom of the drivers side door. I caught it with only 2000 miles on the car and had it fixed. I was told it was not rust but more the paint having a bad reaction to the aluminum, probable from poor prep. I was also told back then it was not exclusive to Mustangs but rather Ford Explorers had the issue as well.
I got mine fixed except I had to bring the car back 3 times for then to get it right but they butchered the clear coat worse each time. Over spray all over one time, more wheel marks then a nascar after 500 laps at Martinsville, and more orange peal then an orange grove down here in Florida. Anyway, The body shop that did my after market hood cleaned up the dealerships crap but non the less here are a couple pics of it at the bottom of my door inside and out.
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I got mine fixed except I had to bring the car back 3 times for then to get it right but they butchered the clear coat worse each time. Over spray all over one time, more wheel marks then a nascar after 500 laps at Martinsville, and more orange peal then an orange grove down here in Florida. Anyway, The body shop that did my after market hood cleaned up the dealerships crap but non the less here are a couple pics of it at the bottom of my door inside and out.
![](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r281/GPStang06/CS8/Rust6.jpg)
![](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r281/GPStang06/CS8/Rust2.jpg)
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I looked under the hood of my '07 GT. Everything looked fine untile I actually looked underneath the hood, where the lip laps over itself (I guess that is how I would describe it). In a very thin section, it looks "krinkly" - not sure how to describe it. All the paint is there, and it is not bubbling. It looks like a bad weld or a spot where the paint krinkled. It is well out of site and underneath the actual hood, but I will keep an eye on it.
The problem, if it doesn't get any worse, is do you have the dealership fix it and run the risk of them not coming close to matching the factory tungsten paint? Since it is underneath and out of sight, maybe they can repair it without touching the visible portion of the hood.
I love my car, but so many little questions about parts quality and assembly quality have me constantly looking over my shoulder. Advice?
The problem, if it doesn't get any worse, is do you have the dealership fix it and run the risk of them not coming close to matching the factory tungsten paint? Since it is underneath and out of sight, maybe they can repair it without touching the visible portion of the hood.
I love my car, but so many little questions about parts quality and assembly quality have me constantly looking over my shoulder. Advice?
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I saw a case of this first hand this weekend and my heart sank. Based on reading the TSB, it looks like there is no way for an owner to prevent this from occuring....
This is a bad issue
This is a bad issue
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There is a product on the market which will stop the rust, POR-15. I am attaching a Link to their home page, so everyone can make their own decision on the product.
I just finished waxing her, and looked inside the hood and found the same "bad weld" as Jayhawk, so I am "assuming" it is the beginning stages of rust.
I have three days left on my 12/12 warranty, and it will go to the dealer. I am not sure I want them to mess with it and may just go the POR-15 route since it has not penetrated to the outside.
Here is the link: http://www.por15.com/
I just finished waxing her, and looked inside the hood and found the same "bad weld" as Jayhawk, so I am "assuming" it is the beginning stages of rust.
I have three days left on my 12/12 warranty, and it will go to the dealer. I am not sure I want them to mess with it and may just go the POR-15 route since it has not penetrated to the outside.
Here is the link: http://www.por15.com/
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That is the problem... is it truly rust? Or, as stated before, is it a blistering from iron oxide reacting with the aluminum? I wouldn't think a rust inhibitor would do that situation any good.
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Here is the Chain to Start Complaining. If you Have a Concern you gotta Start Here. The Squeeky Wheel Gets the Grease. Start Squeeking!
BTW if you Pay for a Repair That you Think May turn into a Recall Make Sure and Save the Bill!!!!!!!
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Here is the Chain to Start Complaining. If you Have a Concern you gotta Start Here. The Squeeky Wheel Gets the Grease. Start Squeeking!
BTW if you Pay for a Repair That you Think May turn into a Recall Make Sure and Save the Bill!!!!!!!
KC
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My hood (06 Black) looks to be in great shape; BUT, I do remember when I was washing it one time I heard / felt a mild crumpling under my hand as it passed over the hood - felt as if the paint wes separating from the hood - nothing visibile (as of yet) - thought I was imagining things - but now after this I am sure of it ! I guess time will tell. This will turn into another recall like chrysler had a few years back - but only after thousands of people get beat out of their own money ! This stinks ! I agree - POR 15 is awesome (I've used it many times). I also agree with the aftermarket hood being the way to go !
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This Tsb Maybe Helpful!
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I've seen this TSB before and I think it pertains to paint damage on the outside of the paint.
"This reaction creates an acid,causing the iron to corrode and etch into the paint"
The current problems relates to the metal surface prep prior to paint.
Just my take on it.
"This reaction creates an acid,causing the iron to corrode and etch into the paint"
The current problems relates to the metal surface prep prior to paint.
Just my take on it.
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JUST went out with the maglight in hand (9.40pm here) to check and see if i had the corrosion issue with my hood
and sure as the day is long I have a trail of bumps going down the front edge of the underside of the hood where it rolls back. 2005 32000 with just 3 months to 36
I will take a few pics tomorrow if i get a chance
CHECK YOUR CARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! The top the underside every where!!!!!!!
and sure as the day is long I have a trail of bumps going down the front edge of the underside of the hood where it rolls back. 2005 32000 with just 3 months to 36
I will take a few pics tomorrow if i get a chance
CHECK YOUR CARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! The top the underside every where!!!!!!!