2017 Sport (Smoked Quartz) paint chipping too easily?

[kmarnes]

I've owned a lot of cars of various brands over the years, but since I bought my new Explorer a year and a half ago, I've noticed an abnormally high amount of chipping, and with this color, the chips really stand out (bright white underneath) I only have 20,000kms on it and I've got at least a dozen chips. Mostly on the hood, but some even on the sides where the doors are.

Just want to get a sense for what other people are experiencing. When I got my mirror fixed awhile back, the body shop commented that the paint is much thinner than it used to be when I asked him about the chips.

Thanks!

 

[mjh-Canada]

I am seeing the same with the Magnetic Colour. Person who parked beside me, (passenger side) was VERY careless. But I was surprised at the chip, but no dent effect.

 

[kmarnes]

I did a little online digging an apparently there are a lot of people complaining that Ford paint is being a bit too thin "and under durability spec". Found this article...

Flaking paint revs anger of Winnipeg Ford drivers | CBC News

 

[Tom Champagne]

I’ve noticed on my wife’s 17 Limited (White Gold) that the paint on the inside of the doors and door jams seems very thin. It even feels different. Will be using a lot of wax in these areas