Maverick Paint sucks.

[Ernie83]

My XLT 2022 Maverick with 12,500 miles in odometer already have a rusty hood. How is that possible when it sleeps indoor? I am taking it to the dealer because is under factory warranty. But why what kind of a lousy paint job this cars come with?

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[Vettereddie]

I thought the hood was aluminum, it's definitely non-magnetic. How is it rusting (unless from any steel mounting bolts / hardware). Can you give details on where you are having the issue?

 

[Stevezilla]

Photo?

 

[hdave]

pics please!

 

[bgn]

Hood is aluminum. It can't rust. But the paint blows.

 

[KSC Grey Ghost]

Have had my XLT Hybrid for a year also and my paint looks great . I have put spray wax and spray acrylic on it and it's stays outside but interested in this rust issue would also like to see pics

 

[fossil]

detailed photo will prove or disprove your claim

 

[Jah.]

No problem with mine . had 81 VW diesel p-up 5 speed ( bought new )with thin metal and lousy paint . could dent fenders with fingers pushing on it . didn't want to lean up against it . was glad when I sold it .

 

[K5Blazer]

Probably paint discoloration being misdiagnosed as “rust”.

Pics OP, prove me wrong.

 

[cyberdog]

Maybe rail dust? Would make rust stains on the paint, until removed.

I have one tiny needle point chip on one lower door, just found it detailing the truck, and have splash guards installed, unless from before installing them, although hard to believe I've missed it at least 4 times.

 

[Montana]

TBF, the paint does suck. One wrong press and it's ruined. I watched a video of how to change the bulbs on the side markers and watched them pry outwards pushing on the paint. I barely touched it and the paint squished and now it's a permanent scar that will likely spread. Went through the wheel well and pushed outwards instead.

But I agree with others - pics are needed. I've seen too many people post these things only to have it be something they did - like leaving a bunch of crap/chemicals on the surface. Does the paint suck? Yes, it's soft and thin. Is it manageable? Yes. I don't doubt this could be an issue, but without pics it's pointless to even make a thread about it.

 

[Red Ryder]

Despite other issues I had with my Maverick, I must say the paint was pretty durable.
I have driven the same commute for several decades with many different vehicles. For comparison's sake, the Maverick didn't get any chips during the 20 months/26K miles. Pretty impressive relative to some of the others, including some premium imports.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Pics Please!!
No Paint issues, here!!

I see your in eastern Florida, whats the terrain like?
Jerry

 

[Hillbilly]

Aluminum rust? I don't think so....Thats a crock of shit

 

[Ottocycle]

Aluminum rust? I don't think so....Thats a crock of shit

It's does form an oxide layer just like carbon steel. So yes aluminum does rust. It just doesn't turn orange/brown but a white color

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