ML_CA
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Hi all, I've been looking to purchase a Ranger (Lariat trim) and was looking at 2019 models this weekend, as there are a few in my area (Bay Area, CA). I was almost ready to purchase a 2019 model, but when I started looking at the underside, I noticed a lot of rust, especially for a car that has been in a dry climate in California. Some of it was superficial on the frame, and one area seemed to penetrate. This particular truck was built in Mar 2019.
I've done a quick search of the net and seen some rust issues noted on the bed, but was curious if these issues are tied to any particular year/month builds? It almost seemed like it was from salt/road grime on the chassis when it left the factory. I ended up looking at various 2019's on the lot with different invoice/build dates and some had rust on the frame, but none that penetrated the frame like this one. The drive train had exposed parts that were rusting too. The limited number of 2020's were fairly clean. The sales manager was of course telling me the warranty was good, but I told him in no way am I leaving the lot with a car like this and I walked away.
Quite disappointing to see this, but anyone have further info on this issue? Did they change process/coating? I just expected a lot better from Ford.
Thanks!
Mike
I've done a quick search of the net and seen some rust issues noted on the bed, but was curious if these issues are tied to any particular year/month builds? It almost seemed like it was from salt/road grime on the chassis when it left the factory. I ended up looking at various 2019's on the lot with different invoice/build dates and some had rust on the frame, but none that penetrated the frame like this one. The drive train had exposed parts that were rusting too. The limited number of 2020's were fairly clean. The sales manager was of course telling me the warranty was good, but I told him in no way am I leaving the lot with a car like this and I walked away.
Quite disappointing to see this, but anyone have further info on this issue? Did they change process/coating? I just expected a lot better from Ford.
Thanks!
Mike
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