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Rust undercarriage
I bought a 2014 escape from New Jersey. It's in mint condition until you go under the carriage. Where I was shocked by the rust. They said it was surface rust but summers eve and flaking off in chunks. I'm concerned. Any thoughts.
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Originally Posted by Pamelad
(Post 104163)
I bought a 2014 escape from New Jersey. It's in mint condition until you go under the carriage. Where I was shocked by the rust. They said it was surface rust but summers eve and flaking off in chunks. I'm concerned. Any thoughts.
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A quick observation and it appears the vehicle was stored outdoors and very possibly parked over damp grass. There are much older vehicles with very little if any rust and a lot depends on where it was used/parked.
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From the pictures I see the rust in nothing to worry about other than maybe in will need exhaust system replacement sometime in the future. What does the actual undercarriage look like ? pay attention to the pinch-welds near the rocker panels and in the wheel well ares.
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Welcome to the site..
Jersey would be in road salt belt.. The worst of it looks like components that were bare metal originally as it would take full impact from salt. As long as anything structural doesn't come into play, it's normal for a vehicle subjected to corrosive environments. Any untreated, uncoated, or any collection/pinch points areas may tend to rust, even body panels at some point.. Muff probably being one of the pieces needing new in the not so distant future. Doesn't look horrible, just what you'd expect from any vehicle used in corrosive areas... |
Originally Posted by mrwitty_1
(Post 104171)
From the pictures I see the rust in nothing to worry about other than maybe in will need exhaust system replacement sometime in the future. What does the actual undercarriage look like ? pay attention to the pinch-welds near the rocker panels and in the wheel well ares.
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Originally Posted by Hayapower
(Post 104173)
Welcome to the site..
Jersey would be in road salt belt.. The worst of it looks like components that were bare metal originally as it would take full impact from salt. As long as anything structural doesn't come into play, it's normal for a vehicle subjected to corrosive environments. Any untreated, uncoated, or any collection/pinch points areas may tend to rust, even body panels at some point.. Muff probably being one of the pieces needing new in the not so distant future. Doesn't look horrible, just what you'd expect from any vehicle used in corrosive areas... |
Originally Posted by hanky
(Post 104168)
A quick observation and it appears the vehicle was stored outdoors and very possibly parked over damp grass. There are much older vehicles with very little if any rust and a lot depends on where it was used/parked.
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Originally Posted by hanky
(Post 104168)
A quick observation and it appears the vehicle was stored outdoors and very possibly parked over damp grass. There are much older vehicles with very little if any rust and a lot depends on where it was used/parked.
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Originally Posted by mrwitty_1
(Post 104171)
From the pictures I see the rust in nothing to worry about other than maybe in will need exhaust system replacement sometime in the future. What does the actual undercarriage look like ? pay attention to the pinch-welds near the rocker panels and in the wheel well ares.
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