Rust again, aluminum Ford the answer?

[tlj87]

I believe that regular washings and annual application of a product like fluid film to the undercarriage will make any vehicles body last much longer than if nothing is done. Our 10 year old Silverado has no rust and only received the above treatment after we purchased it used 5 yrs ago. The previously owner apparently kept it clean. I've seen many other trucks of the same vintage that have holes, bubbles, etc in various places. This is in NW PA.

 

[WilliamBos]

I believe that regular washings and annual application of a product like fluid film to the undercarriage will make any vehicles body last much longer than if nothing is done. Our 10 year old Silverado has no rust and only received the above treatment after we purchased it used 5 yrs ago. The previously owner apparently kept it clean. I've seen many other trucks of the same vintage that have holes, bubbles, etc in various places. This is in NW PA.

Regular washings are ok, but make sure you find a car wash that does not filter the water, or you are giving it a salt bath. I wash, and get it sprayed with Krown rust control every summer. Then I give it a good wash underneath with a powerwssher at home.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Unpainted aluminum will corrode very quickly when in contact with salt, I see this on my boat trim even though I washed it down thoroughly. It has been out of contact with salt water for 7 years and it still gets white powder corrosion on the unpainted aluminum even after several power-washing and SS brush scrubbings.
I don't think you northern folks will see much better anti-corrosion in the aluminum vs steel due to the salt on the roads.

My 10 year old Chevy has no rust but it has never seen salt.

 

[rekees4300]

The answer is buy a Nissan, Toyota or Honda. American brands still haven't figured out how to prevent rust despite decades of trying.

 

[WilliamBos]

The answer is buy a Nissan, Toyota or Honda. American brands still haven't figured out how to prevent rust despite decades of trying.

Not true! A friend has a 2015 Toyota Rav 4 with rotting door sils, this will be the second time toyota will be fixing it. Far from the quality they once were.

 

[dodge man]

We bought a F150 tonight. 5.0, Supercab, 3.55 gears, electronic locker rear end, tow package, 36 gallon tank, 7050 GVNW package, color bronze fire metallic. It's a 2017 and was discounted $10,000 with an original sticker of $45,000.

Cargo capacity of 2200 lbs and a tow rating of 9000 lbs.

My initial impression, really nice. We leased a couple of 2014 trucks at work with the 5.0. This truck seems a lot quicker, probably because of a little better gear ratio and the lighter weight of aluminum. It got about 21 mpg driving it home at fairly low speeds of about 60 mph.

I'll probably post up a few pics in a new thread in a few days when I get some time.

 

[coobie]

We bought a F150 tonight. 5.0, Supercab, 3.55 gears, electronic locker rear end, tow package, 36 gallon tank, 7050 GVNW package, color bronze fire metallic. It's a 2017 and was discounted $10,000 with an original sticker of $45,000.

Cargo capacity of 2200 lbs and a tow rating of 9000 lbs.

My initial impression, really nice. We leased a couple of 2014 trucks at work with the 5.0. This truck seems a lot quicker, probably because of a little better gear ratio and the lighter weight of aluminum. It got about 21 mpg driving it home at fairly low speeds of about 60 mph.

I'll probably post up a few pics in a new thread in a few days when I get some time.

Very nice,good luck with your new truck..

 

[Diamondpilot]

We bought a F150 tonight. 5.0, Supercab, 3.55 gears, electronic locker rear end, tow package, 36 gallon tank, 7050 GVNW package, color bronze fire metallic. It's a 2017 and was discounted $10,000 with an original sticker of $45,000.

Cargo capacity of 2200 lbs and a tow rating of 9000 lbs.

My initial impression, really nice. We leased a couple of 2014 trucks at work with the 5.0. This truck seems a lot quicker, probably because of a little better gear ratio and the lighter weight of aluminum. It got about 21 mpg driving it home at fairly low speeds of about 60 mph.

I'll probably post up a few pics in a new thread in a few days when I get some time.

I can tell you my 2012 with 3.73 gears with the EcoBoost feels like it has 50 less horsepower than my father's 2016 with 3.55 and the EcoBoost. I think that weight Savings of 700 pounds really makes a difference

 

[ray66v]

I believe that regular washings and annual application of a product like fluid film to the undercarriage will make any vehicles body last much longer than if nothing is done. Our 10 year old Silverado has no rust and only received the above treatment after we purchased it used 5 yrs ago. The previously owner apparently kept it clean. I've seen many other trucks of the same vintage that have holes, bubbles, etc in various places. This is in NW PA.

I don't agree with the idea of "regular washings".

Washing as needed, sure.

Washing because it's Friday, could be counter productive.

Steel doesn't rust without moisture.

A layer of dust on a vehicle isn't going to cause it any harm. Regularly putting water in all the nooks and crannies, could. There are lots of internal places that water can collect, and cause issues over time.

The guys who wash the car every week, and immediately put it in the garage, or the guy who washes their car when it's extremely cold, are not really doing themselves any favors in the long run.

 

[dodge man]

Here is the pic.

 

[Diamondpilot]

She's a Bute!

 

[JJZ 109]

The answer is buy a Nissan, Toyota or Honda. American brands still haven't figured out how to prevent rust despite decades of trying.

I don't think so. I recall Toyota trucks having a large scale problem with rotting/breaking frames at one time. They've all had their issues at one time or another.

 

[coobie]

Here is the pic.

I like that color..Good luck with your new truck..

 

[Oaktree]

The answer is buy a Nissan, Toyota or Honda. American brands still haven't figured out how to prevent rust despite decades of trying.

You're kidding, right? In my experience, Japanese vehicles tend to be much worse than American or European ones when it comes to rust.

 

[Rustyiron]

Good looking truck Dave:thumbsup:
I'd still fluid film it or some other type of protection. Congrats!

 

[zski128]

You're kidding, right? In my experience, Japanese vehicles tend to be much worse than American or European ones when it comes to rust.

That's been my experience as well in the past. Not sure if its any better recently.

 

[WilliamBos]

I don't agree with the idea of "regular washings".

Washing as needed, sure.

Washing because it's Friday, could be counter productive.

Steel doesn't rust without moisture.

A layer of dust on a vehicle isn't going to cause it any harm. Regularly putting water in all the nooks and crannies, could. There are lots of internal places that water can collect, and cause issues over time.

The guys who wash the car every week, and immediately put it in the garage, or the guy who washes their car when it's extremely cold, are not really doing themselves any favors in the long run.

I am the guy that washes his truck when it is -40. No line ups to worry about. A wash is a wash regardless of temps, no ill will come from it. Keeping the salt washed off on a regular basis is important. Mine does not get garaged parked.

Keep your door seals lubed with silicone lubricant and you will never have a doer freeze shut. And keep the locks lubed, no issues with a frozen lock.

 

[WilliamBos]

Congrats on the new truck, a real beauty.

 

[WilliamTO-35]

I have a model year 2000 pickup truck. The body doesn't have a single speck of rust , but the brake lines, gasoline lines, and frame have rusted badly. The factory claims that the liquid salt being put on roads during the winter is causing the rust, but I notice that the body doesn't rust; only the parts you don't see from the outside rust . I won't say what brand my truck is, but the initials are GMC.

 

[mrblanche]

Have you seen the article about the guy whose new aluminum F150 was just about beaten to death ($6000+ in damages) by a car wash?