Andiejo Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I have a 2013 Fusion purchased, used from Carmax, about a year ago. Recently noticed that there is some bubbling happening under the paint in several places along the edge of the hood. Spoke with my local Ford dealer and was told this is not under warranty because there is no perforation. Called Ford directly and was told the warranty only applies if there is perforation of the metal, which there is none. My warranty expires in a month and a half, so I am looking to determine what my options are. I have included pics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andiejo Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 So did a little research and found that filiform corrosion is what is occurring and Ford is fully aware of it. Ford was sued and the case was tossed out on a technicality. http://bolenreport.net/judge-dismisses-ford-mustang-hood-corrosion-lawsuit/ http://www.corrosionclinic.com/types_of_corrosion/filiform_corrosion_underfilm_corrosion.htm https://www.law360.com/articles/701742/ford-mustang-corrosion-case-fails-under-flawed-theory I wonder if a class action can be started now that Ford is on record for stating what the problem is, I am in but would love to know what I should do NOW. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Tossed out on a technicality? That is completely inaccurate. One was fixed under warranty and one chose to do his own repairs without allowing Ford to repair it. Therefore there were no damages. There is no evidence that this problem affects resale values. That's not a technicality. Just get it fixed correctly and be done with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenc3 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I also Have a Ruby Red 2016 Titanium Fusion Hybrid. I too have filiform corrosion forming on the leading edge of the hood. I have seen this type of corrosion many times on aircraft (aluminum skin) but never seen it in a steel alloy automobile. That's when I found out the hood on my Fusion is made of aluminum. Generally this kind of corrosion appears because the surface of the aluminum was not treated properly or was contaminated before the primer was applied. As with aircraft, this is NOT an easy fix. The paint has to be stripped down to the bare metal, acid etched, primed and re-painted. In the case of a hood, you are talking probably 800 to 1000 bucks. Dont think that's not going to effect the resale value of your car? Just add that to your Carfax report and see what happens. Ford has thrown it's lot in Aluminum skinned F-150's. It's just a matter of time before many of these trucks start to show this type corrosion. Ford will then face not just lawsuits, but public opinion, which is mixed on the aluminum bodied trucks already. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I just discovered this issue on my wife's 2016 Fusion and after a little research found this: https://www.tsbsearch.com/Ford/19-2026 Hopefully this means we can get the issue addressed on Ford's buck, but we will see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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