Fifth_Ford Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 After washing my Edge a couple of weeks ago I noticed that the seams on the door skins don't match up and the crimps on the corners are crushed instead of a nice overlap. I went to the dealer and asked them about it but they had never seen it before. We looked at an Edge in the show room and it had the same thing. Has anybody else seen this on their Edge. Their body shop is currently trying to figure out what to do about it. My concern is will it start to rust come winter. There are parts where the out skin does not even overlap the inner panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 After washing my Edge a couple of weeks ago I noticed that the seams on the door skins don't match up and the crimps on the corners are crushed instead of a nice overlap. I went to the dealer and asked them about it but they had never seen it before. We looked at an Edge in the show room and it had the same thing. Has anybody else seen this on their Edge. Their body shop is currently trying to figure out what to do about it. My concern is will it start to rust come winter. There are parts where the out skin does not even overlap the inner panel Exactly where/what are you talking about? Can you post a picture or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifth_Ford Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Exactly where/what are you talking about? Can you post a picture or two? Pictures are as follows. Sorry about the focus but I think you can get the feel for it. Talked to the dealer today and they said that they are still waiting to findout how Ford wants to fix it. So far its been a week and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 MKX Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Redo the pics again, for evidence on your side. but that is REAL bullshit quality work. I'd go beyond the dealer and start dealing directly with Ford and demand replacement doors. Stick your ground. Once again, how in the h*ll could that have gotten thru QC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Good thing sour6116 didn't have those on it's Edge....that is messed up, though....someone was asleep on the QC line....maybe one of the welding robots called in sick that day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspindle Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 After washing my Edge a couple of weeks ago I noticed that the seams on the door skins don't match up and the crimps on the corners are crushed instead of a nice overlap. I went to the dealer and asked them about it but they had never seen it before. We looked at an Edge in the show room and it had the same thing. Has anybody else seen this on their Edge. Their body shop is currently trying to figure out what to do about it. My concern is will it start to rust come winter. There are parts where the out skin does not even overlap the inner panel I looked at my Edge doors and it is similar. That said, all surfaces are smoothed and painted so there is very very limited risk of rust and at least on mine no risk of being cut when hand washing the area. I would not want the body shop to do anything with it. The long term durability should not be affected. Ford does have an excellent corrosion warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Whoa. Deja Vu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I feel like I've been here before, too, for some reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEdge Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yeah...I'm getting tired as well with folks spamming multiple forums with the same questions. PICK A THREAD PEOPLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspindle Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yeah...I'm getting tired as well with folks spamming multiple forums with the same questions. PICK A THREAD PEOPLE! I find it interesting that certain individuals tend to be repeatedly critical of people who have limited understanding of posting protocol -- people like me -- and add absolutely nothing to improve one's understanding of specific vehicle concerns. That's truly the waste! I myself find this site to be very useful to understanding the Edge. I have a 2005 SEL and ordered a 2008 Edge Limited. I was concerned about the posted pictures of the door edges until I looked at my own. I certainly understand a purchaser's apprehension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifth_Ford Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I find it interesting that certain individuals tend to be repeatedly critical of people who have limited understanding of posting protocol -- people like me -- and add absolutely nothing to improve one's understanding of specific vehicle concerns. That's truly the waste! I myself find this site to be very useful to understanding the Edge. I have a 2005 SEL and ordered a 2008 Edge Limited. I was concerned about the posted pictures of the door edges until I looked at my own. I certainly understand a purchaser's apprehension! Thanks...for a while there I was thinking this forum was a waster of time. It is nice to see there are people on here that are generally concerned about the important things....like their vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifth_Ford Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I looked at my Edge doors and it is similar. That said, all surfaces are smoothed and painted so there is very very limited risk of rust and at least on mine no risk of being cut when hand washing the area. I would not want the body shop to do anything with it. The long term durability should not be affected. Ford does have an excellent corrosion warranty. You are right, mine is the same (painted and protected) but I have been down this road before with Ford and rust. The coverage is perforation by rust only, not surface. The Ford body shop is suggesting a seam sealer and then painting over the sealer. Seems harmless enough but I will investigate it further. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspindle Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 You are right, mine is the same (painted and protected) but I have been down this road before with Ford and rust. The coverage is perforation by rust only, not surface. The Ford body shop is suggesting a seam sealer and then painting over the sealer. Seems harmless enough but I will investigate it further. Thanks Surface rust is most often a function of exposure to environmental elements and is more commonly known as "industrial fallout". Your present issue is inner door surfaces. Industrial fallout will never be an issue causing "surface" rust on inner door surfaces. Of course, I don't know your history. The only real possible rust failure you might see is failure of a non-painted surface or the door not properly draining water resulting in corrosion. On mine, I didn't see any non-painted surface or draining problem. If the dealer paints the surface, he will have to prepare it so it adheres..... sanding etc. Down the road this repair could cause problems. Understanding this, if it were mine, I would do nothing but ENJOY THE VEHICLE and keep a copy of the dealer's repair order noting the concern "in file" for future Ford consideration should a failure occur. They do consider documentation like that. From what we've seen, all other Edge doors show a similar condition so it's how it's built on all vehicles. A replacement door would not improve yours or my situation. What does the dealer think about the issue? What would they do if they had the issue? If the vehicle were theirs? Ask them! Dealers will do a lot to satisfy you when you believe you have a concern (you are upset) but would not do the same to their own vehicle because in the long term they believe it may not be the best solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteL22151 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Just fyi ... I checked the door skin crimps on my 2007 SEL+ AWD, and they are all perfect. So the problems shown in the photos are not common to all Edges. Pete in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rboe Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Just fyi ... I checked the door skin crimps on my 2007 SEL+ AWD, and they are all perfect. So the problems shown in the photos are not common to all Edges. Pete in VA Redfire 07 SEL, doors look perfect so it appears Pete is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gig229 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Redfire 07 SEL, doors look perfect so it appears Pete is correct. All, Looks like Ford doesn't have very good quality control, especially for what they're charging for these Edges. It's cr@p like this that gives American cars a bad reputation. Ford needs happy customers who will keep buying their cars in the LONG RUN!!! Otherwise, produce cars with poor fit and finish and the customers will keep running to imports. I hate to see this, because I really prefer to buy American. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyThePinhead Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Yer talkin' out yer butt....Ford quality control is just as good as anyone else! Where did all you whiners and complainers go before there was an internet with forums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpogv Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Yes, bringing this back up as it's the most relative thread. Bought the Edge back in July and detailed it this weekend to find rust bubbling up on 3 of the four doors. I am concerned that since we just ticket over 36,000 miles (37,500 now) the dealer will be a bit tough to work with. Any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 That door looks like a 10 year old metal trash can ! Mine are flat and smooth. You need to have those doors replace. "Quality is job number one !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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