# 2016 Ford Explorer paint bubbling isn't covered **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** explorer, ford\ **Created:** [September 8, 2018, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576 "2018-09-08T09:59:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![UrbanKarol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/91b2a8/32.png) [@UrbanKarol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UrbanKarol)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2018, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576/1 "2018-09-08T09:59:31Z")
I have a 2016 Ford Explorer Limited edition, the paint bubbles started to appear last spring, when I contacted Ford dealership they told me that salt could be a cuase of that and I am not covered, it is ridiculous. It is almost new car, it has 26k miles on it. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576/2 "2018-09-10T16:33:07Z")
Is it caused by Rust or something else? Dealership is saying salt - which means rust. But that makes no sense since that would mean it’s rusting from inside-out. Are there any places the paint was removed by a scratch or stone chip? Where is the bubbling occurring? How much bubbling? ---
**Author:** ![vipergg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/50afbb/32.png) [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576/3 "2018-09-26T21:14:39Z")
Where is bubbling ? It might not be rust but aluminum corrosion. A lot of makers have not figured out how to paint aluminum and make it last. Have a 2014 Grand Caravan and got paint bubbles on the hood which is aluminum . Took it to the dealer because this seems to be a common problem on these vehicles. FCA did cover it and they got a new hood and repainted it even though it was out of the 3/36000 warranty , had almost 60000 miles on it.So far so good . Sad Ford won’t cover it . If they dont cover it , talk with your money and never buy another FORD again . ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576/4 "2018-09-29T21:15:23Z")
> [@UrbanKarol](#): > > I have a 2016 Ford Explorer Limited edition, the paint bubbles started to appear last spring, when I contacted Ford dealership they told me that salt could be a cuase of that and I am not covered, it is ridiculous. It is almost new car, it has 26k miles on it. **I’ve got some homework for you. I’m relatively certain you’ll find some help here…** [https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/resolutions-hood-paint-bubbling-issue.438496/](https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/resolutions-hood-paint-bubbling-issue.438496/) [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/05/07/ford-blistering-bubbing-peeling/70912214/](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/05/07/ford-blistering-bubbing-peeling/70912214/) * * * > **[Paint missing along bottom of doors - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford...](https://www.f150forum.com/f118/paint-missing-along-bottom-doors-316834/index2/)** > > 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - Paint missing along bottom of doors - Just noticed that on my truck there is paint missing along the bottom of the door jambs and only primer from approx 1/2 inch up from the weatherstripping. Anyone else have this issue and... (This forum has a link in it to a _22 page Ford Technical Service Bulletin_ published for use by Ford dealer technicians and staff. Ford dealers should be able to access a copy.Take a look at it and compare what you’ve got.) **Here’s their link…** > **[450012d1475052348-paint-missing-along-bottom-doors-g0000108-effective-sep-23-2016-multiple-vehicles-paint-defects-damage-general-service-bulleti.pdf](https://www.f150forum.com/attachments/f118/450012d1475052348-paint-missing-along-bottom-doors-g0000108-effective-sep-23-2016-multiple-vehicles-paint-defects-damage-general-service-bulleti.pdf)** > > 3.90 MB * * * Hope this helps get you started. 🌲🙂🌲 _ **CSA** _