I was installing my mudflaps last week and while looking under the truck, I noticed my 5-week old truck has rust all over the driveshaft and a few other pieces. Wondering if this is unusual...I would suspect but don't know. I did call the dealer's service dept and they said to bring it in so they can look at it but wanted to know what the rest of you thought. Thanks

 

I see you're from Long Island. Given that you're in the NE and that the truck most likely sat out for awhile in the snow and cold, I wouldn't doubt oxidation has already begun. If it's been test driven at all in the snow with salt on the roads and not washed, that would only serve to speed up the process. I'm not sure how long it sat on the lot or if you ordered it and it never sat but rest assured it's covered under warranty in either case. Post some pics for others to see so we can see how bad it is.

Jason

 

Its only surface rust there are drive shafts that have been rusting for 50 years and have never gotten past the outer surface.

dido on the road salt and etc up north yall deal with that down south we haft to worry about it when we live to close to the ocean.

As for warranty covering it, its a looks thing not a hinderence to function so if you bring it in for warranty work due to rust youll be laughed out of the dealership.

If you want to stop it ge tan undercoating they spray it down with a chemical that eats the rust then they seal it with a plastic like substance to protect from further rust.

 

This is normal on all but the aluminum shafts. We obviously have steel ones, unlike the F150 HD's.

 

You're right about getting laughed at if it's an outer layer rust issues but I was talking about the rust protection warranty if it's something more than just mere outside layer rust.

Jason

 

Just curious about what mudflaps you used and how difficult the install is?? Do they just bolt right in using excisting screws or is there drilling involved?

Thanks

 

Drive shaft and transfer case (if you have a 4x4) will be the first signs. The rear axle will be next. I painted my 05 rear axle early in its life, will be doing the same on my new truck. I do not touch the drive shaft. Let it rust, most rear wheel cars do, you just never notice because they are close to the ground.

 

Thanks everyone. Sounds to me nothing to really sweat. Service said they will look at it so when I am in the neighborhood I will stop in for a quick look. At least if they tell me its fine, I can believe them a little easier.

Jawbone, I bought the mudflaps from the dealer and installed the fronts only so far. Very easy, one small drill hole everything else lines up with existing holes. Just turn the front wheels to get the drill in there. Rear I haven't gotten around to. Probably easier with tires off but we'll see.

 

Let the sumevabiches rust, they are covered under the powertrain warranty

 

TAD1964...
thanks for the info! Just thought I could save the $80 the dealer wants to put them on and do it myself it is simple!