Gen 2 Issues/Dislikes

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johnjoemd

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The Raptor in the Town and Country video is the same way. Rust on front axles and rear end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJU3a069O4A

@1:55 rust on rear end
@5:54 rust on front axle shaft and inner axle housing.

Thats how our trucks in NY look if you go threw some heavy salted winter driving and never wash it off.



Mine is rusted too. Noticed it immediately and showed it to the dealer. Still a little bitter I'm going to have to get under there with a wire brush. Don't mind the work but a new truck shouldn't need that kind of elbow grease.
 

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Mine is rusted too. Noticed it immediately and showed it to the dealer. Still a little bitter I'm going to have to get under there with a wire brush. Don't mind the work but a new truck shouldn't need that kind of elbow grease.

Your 100 percent correct. A new truck should not show up like that, but after all the bs and long waits at least you got it in your possession.
 

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Build date?

11/17

I too noticed the misaligned steering wheel (not much, but enough to annoy) and the rust on the rear diff and cv shafts on my new truck. I'd be interested to hear what response you get from your dealer about these minor issues.

I will definitely let you know, I didn't get a chance to drop in today but I did crawl under the truck to snap a couple pictures and I discovered an oil leak while I was under there...

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Oil leak:

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Thought I smelled burnt oil earlier today but I really didn't even think it could've been my oil burning..
 

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That rust looks worse than my 2012 Jeep. I sure hope that is not normal for these trucks.
 

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I just looked under and I have about the same amount of rust everywhere except for the rear diff. A little on the drive shaft and some screws. But the bulk is on the front axles. No oil leak yet...
 

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It's a wonder they don't do a lite oiling before they leave factory. I know it would be an environmental nightmare
 

taco-13

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I will definitely let you know, I didn't get a chance to drop in today but I did crawl under the truck to snap a couple pictures and I discovered an oil leak while I was under there...

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Oil leak:

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Thought I smelled burnt oil earlier today but I really didn't even think it could've been my oil burning..

Ok. Rust is one thing but an oil leak is definitely unacceptable. I hope it all works out for you.
 
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