Do not buy the OEM rubber bed mat (at least for now)

[Twuck Owner]

During the 4th of July 20% sale I decided to use my Ford points to get the rubber bed mat shipped to my nearby dealership for pickup. I didn't even unroll the mat before I saw it looked like shit.



I know it's just a rubber mat for my truck bed, but I expect a $170 item to at least look new when I get it, but instead I learn there isn't any real quality control. Looks like it has twine or something embedded in the mat, sticking out so it looks cheap and would likely make it more exposed to moisture or heat and could cause it to crack more easily.

Ford doesn't handle exchanges, so I do a return and customer service sends me a new 20% off code to order it again, takes a few weeks to get figured out and shipping the new order took twice as long for some reason.



This time I unroll the mat and again find twine sticking out all over the mat, just not in such an obvious clump as the last one. Now my guess is the twine is actually meant to be part of the mat, maybe beneath the surface to help give some structure to so much sqft of rubber. But again, these are each places where moisture could get in and expand it or cause other problems that could compromise the rubber. I returned this one too, didn't bother asking customer service for a new 20% code.

I looked on Reddit and the forums for other owners of this mat and couldn't find others with the same experience as me, so my guess is Ford have a bad batch from their supplier and there is no real quality control at either Ford or the manufacturer. If you're going to buy one of these, I'd at least wait a few months and hope a future batch is actually put together correctly.

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[Cancunbadlands]

Too bad!

 

[h1k3rb]

Sorry to hear that. I bought mine in April and it's perfect. Could be a bad batch as you said, hopefully not a new supplier.

 

[TheShark]

During the 4th of July 20% sale I decided to use my Ford points to get the rubber bed mat shipped to my nearby dealership for pickup. I didn't even unroll the mat before I saw it looked like shit.



I know it's just a rubber mat for my truck bed, but I expect a $170 item to at least look new when I get it, but instead I learn there isn't any real quality control. Looks like it has twine or something embedded in the mat, sticking out so it looks cheap and would likely make it more exposed to moisture or heat and could cause it to crack more easily.

Ford doesn't handle exchanges, so I do a return and customer service sends me a new 20% off code to order it again, takes a few weeks to get figured out and shipping the new order took twice as long for some reason.



This time I unroll the mat and again find twine sticking out all over the mat, just not in such an obvious clump as the last one. Now my guess is the twine is actually meant to be part of the mat, maybe beneath the surface to help give some structure to so much sqft of rubber. But again, these are each places where moisture could get in and expand it or cause other problems that could compromise the rubber. I returned this one too, didn't bother asking customer service for a new 20% code.

I looked on Reddit and the forums for other owners of this mat and couldn't find others with the same experience as me, so my guess is Ford have a bad batch from their supplier and there is no real quality control at either Ford or the manufacturer. If you're going to buy one of these, I'd at least wait a few months and hope a future batch is actually put together correctly.

Mine is like that too, the difference is I bought mine used for $50. It's a nice heavy duty mat though.

 

[tom_tucker]

After 2.5 years, next time I look at my mat that closely could be the first and probably the last. I'd say run the piss out of it and never look back.

 

[lm126027]

Mine, that I bought as part of my order and picked up last September has only one, what appears to be a pull of the under structure, small spot about 1/4" in size.

 

[Scupking]

I got one when I had my 22 and still using it on my 25. Love it!

 

[rbrtrll]

I have many of these. Here is a picture near the Model/Serial number.

Having worked in the coated films industry, they are likely strengthening-filler additives that have "bloomed" to the surface. Poor compounding process perhaps.

If you look at the edge of the mat, you can see them all along.

 

[Molarman]

I purchased a TPE bed mat from Vevor; $75. It came folded but straightened out well in the sun for a couple of hours. It fits very well and very non-slid holding items from sliding around. I have used a rubber mat and bed rugs in past; I like the Vevor mat a lot.

 

[MaverickMark]

During the 4th of July 20% sale I decided to use my Ford points to get the rubber bed mat shipped to my nearby dealership for pickup. I didn't even unroll the mat before I saw it looked like shit.



I know it's just a rubber mat for my truck bed, but I expect a $170 item to at least look new when I get it, but instead I learn there isn't any real quality control. Looks like it has twine or something embedded in the mat, sticking out so it looks cheap and would likely make it more exposed to moisture or heat and could cause it to crack more easily.

Ford doesn't handle exchanges, so I do a return and customer service sends me a new 20% off code to order it again, takes a few weeks to get figured out and shipping the new order took twice as long for some reason.



This time I unroll the mat and again find twine sticking out all over the mat, just not in such an obvious clump as the last one. Now my guess is the twine is actually meant to be part of the mat, maybe beneath the surface to help give some structure to so much sqft of rubber. But again, these are each places where moisture could get in and expand it or cause other problems that could compromise the rubber. I returned this one too, didn't bother asking customer service for a new 20% code.

I looked on Reddit and the forums for other owners of this mat and couldn't find others with the same experience as me, so my guess is Ford have a bad batch from their supplier and there is no real quality control at either Ford or the manufacturer. If you're going to buy one of these, I'd at least wait a few months and hope a future batch is actually put together correctly.

I got mine 2 yrs ago and it was good except for the edge trimming. I used my angle grinder to clean up the bad spots. Sorry that you had bad ones.

 

[Exranger]

Older ones must be better. I ordered it with points in 23. Fine condition. Only thing was the dealer gave mine to another customer after waiting 2 months…supply chain issues. Another month later it arrived. $139 back then.

 

[Vomamansr]

During the 4th of July 20% sale I decided to use my Ford points to get the rubber bed mat shipped to my nearby dealership for pickup. I didn't even unroll the mat before I saw it looked like shit.



I know it's just a rubber mat for my truck bed, but I expect a $170 item to at least look new when I get it, but instead I learn there isn't any real quality control. Looks like it has twine or something embedded in the mat, sticking out so it looks cheap and would likely make it more exposed to moisture or heat and could cause it to crack more easily.

Ford doesn't handle exchanges, so I do a return and customer service sends me a new 20% off code to order it again, takes a few weeks to get figured out and shipping the new order took twice as long for some reason.



This time I unroll the mat and again find twine sticking out all over the mat, just not in such an obvious clump as the last one. Now my guess is the twine is actually meant to be part of the mat, maybe beneath the surface to help give some structure to so much sqft of rubber. But again, these are each places where moisture could get in and expand it or cause other problems that could compromise the rubber. I returned this one too, didn't bother asking customer service for a new 20% code.

I looked on Reddit and the forums for other owners of this mat and couldn't find others with the same experience as me, so my guess is Ford have a bad batch from their supplier and there is no real quality control at either Ford or the manufacturer. If you're going to buy one of these, I'd at least wait a few months and hope a future batch is actually put together correctly.

Ordered mine with the truck from the factory was only $100

 

[JTBII]

During the 4th of July 20% sale I decided to use my Ford points to get the rubber bed mat shipped to my nearby dealership for pickup. I didn't even unroll the mat before I saw it looked like shit.
I have had mine for almost a year and had pulled it out to clean and fond a dozen of these spots on it. It has been a good rug but does look pretty bad now.
JTBII


I know it's just a rubber mat for my truck bed, but I expect a $170 item to at least look new when I get it, but instead I learn there isn't any real quality control. Looks like it has twine or something embedded in the mat, sticking out so it looks cheap and would likely make it more exposed to moisture or heat and could cause it to crack more easily.

Ford doesn't handle exchanges, so I do a return and customer service sends me a new 20% off code to order it again, takes a few weeks to get figured out and shipping the new order took twice as long for some reason.



This time I unroll the mat and again find twine sticking out all over the mat, just not in such an obvious clump as the last one. Now my guess is the twine is actually meant to be part of the mat, maybe beneath the surface to help give some structure to so much sqft of rubber. But again, these are each places where moisture could get in and expand it or cause other problems that could compromise the rubber. I returned this one too, didn't bother asking customer service for a new 20% code.

I looked on Reddit and the forums for other owners of this mat and couldn't find others with the same experience as me, so my guess is Ford have a bad batch from their supplier and there is no real quality control at either Ford or the manufacturer. If you're going to buy one of these, I'd at least wait a few months and hope a future batch is actually put together correctly.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I bought My Bed Mat from Tractor Supply. It even had the cut outs for the tie Down Hooks.

 

[Bob W]

As did I

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