# 2012 Ford Explorer bubbling hood paint

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** explorer, ford\
**Created:** [May 21, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737 "2018-05-21T03:00:16Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Casey14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey14)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737/1 "2018-05-21T03:00:16Z")

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My 2012 Explorer had signs after first year on hood paint bubbling. No one explained that their was a warranty for this. Is there a class action lawsuit on this? I am having to repair it myself.

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**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737/2 "2018-05-21T13:32:05Z")

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> **[RESOLUTIONS - Hood Paint Bubbling Issue](https://www.explorerforum.com//forums/index.php?threads/resolutions-hood-paint-bubbling-issue.438496/)**
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> I have poured over the multiple threads regarding the 2011+ Ford Explorer hood paint bubbling. Obviously this is an ongoing issue if it is still...

Thread dealing with your issue that is monitored by Ford customer service. Some have apparently gotten compensation even when out of warranty. Might want to post your issue there.

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**Author:** ![Casey14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey14)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737/3 "2018-05-22T01:37:47Z")

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I will look into this with Ford. I have the Explorer in the Ford body shop today for it to have process done and painted and it will cost me @ $ 850.00 While on the lot I looked at used explorers and saw the same problem on the hoods.

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**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737/4 "2018-05-22T19:42:58Z")

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> [@Casey14](#):
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> No one explained that their was a warranty for this.

Whom do you think should have explained this warranty to you? I feel your pain, but it is your responsibility to read and make sure you understand what your warranty does and does not cover.

By chance, did you ever make mention of this paint issue to the dealership in 2013? Where they would have made note of it on an repair order or invoice? If so, then your case is stronger to have them fix it for free.