I am posting this to share my experience and to ask whether other Ford owners have encountered a similar issue.



I own a Ford vehicle that has been regularly maintained and driven under normal conditions. Recently, during an inspection, I removed the factory-installed underbody shields and discovered significant structural rust underneath, including on chassis components that are supposed to be protected.



What concerns me most is that:

• The rust developed behind factory shields, not on exposed parts
• These shields are advertised as protection, yet moisture and debris were clearly trapped inside
• From the outside, everything looked normal — the corrosion was hidden and invisible to the owner
• The affected areas are structural, not cosmetic

When I raised this issue with the dealer and manufacturer, the response was disappointing.

I was told this was due to “external environmental factors” and therefore not covered, despite the fact that the corrosion occurred in areas designed and enclosed by Ford’s own protective components.



From an engineering perspective, this raises serious questions:

• If a protective shield traps moisture and accelerates corrosion, is it truly “protection”?
• How is a consumer expected to prevent or even detect corrosion in sealed areas?
• Should responsibility be shifted entirely to the owner when the design itself creates the condition?

This is not about abuse, neglect, or extreme usage.

This is about design, materials, and accountability.



I am sharing photos and documentation to be transparent and factual.

My goal is not to attack, but to seek fair treatment and to warn other owners to inspect areas they may assume are protected.



If other Ford owners have experienced similar underbody or hidden corrosion issues, I would appreciate hearing your stories.

Visibility matters, and silence only benefits the party that refuses responsibility.



Thank you for reading.



Photos available upon request / Attached below.