Similar to other posts, my black Ford Explorer has significant bubbling paint along the front edge of the hood. When first pointed out to the dealership the car I believe had around 55,000 miles; it has around 69,000 now. The first technician that looked at it stated that the problem was well known and the warranty would only cover it if the paint began to chip off. This recently began to happen and we when we returned to the dealership we were informed that this was not a known problem, and that the hood has to actually rust all the way through before it is covered. So, they were either lying before or are lying now. I assume that it is simply not covered. However, the body repair department is happy to repaint it at standard costs!
This is all too bad. Clearly this is a defect in the vehicle. I was looking to trade it in for a new Explorer, but given this circumstances I would never buy another Ford. The paint problem is one thing (or based on earlier comments in this thread, the aluminum corrosion beneath the paint). The lying and/or lack of knowledge are both troubling in different ways. Honda Pilot hear I come.
