So I got a 2014 F150 back in February, and it’s already picking up some rust. I try to wash and dry it regularly, but it’s still getting worse. Anyone here found a solid way to keep rust under control? Any tips?
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Yeah, or pay someone else to look for you! Then you won’t notice until the wheel arches start to rot.
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Yeah, or pay someone else to look for you! Then you won’t notice until the wheel arches start to rot.
Exactly why I went with the aluminum truck
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Yeah, or pay someone else to look for you! Then you won’t notice until the wheel arches start to rot.
Or just the cab corners 
@Lior
Got a ‘free cab corner and rocker delete kit’ on my 2011 haha
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Yeah, or pay someone else to look for you! Then you won’t notice until the wheel arches start to rot.
Rust is starting in the back, so I bought some wheel well liners. Might get some work done next year too.
@Uma
Long-term, you could either fix it up or just get rid of the bed. Usually, by the time rust shows on the outside, the inside’s been rusting for a while. It’s just how these drain holes work.
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
I used the passenger running board to grab something out of the back, and my rocker panel literally fell off 
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
I used the passenger running board to grab something out of the back, and my rocker panel literally fell off
My wife keeps asking me to put the steps back on my 2012, but I feel like this would happen.
@AlexF150
Mine’s a 2012, too. I put them on because my wife asked, but now my ‘rust shield’ is gone, and we’re expecting a foot of snow tomorrow.
Sai said:
@AlexF150
Mine’s a 2012, too. I put them on because my wife asked, but now my ‘rust shield’ is gone, and we’re expecting a foot of snow tomorrow.
I tried getting her to use a plastic folding step, but no luck.
@AlexF150
I got a metal one from Canadian Tire and painted it to match the truck—my wife was NOT happy
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Tried a saltwater solution, but nope…doesn’t prevent rust at all.
Vann said:
Just don’t look under the truck lol
Every time I try that, I feel like it just makes it worse.
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Spencer said:
I live in Arizona.
Yeah, Arizona’s got rust beat…our problem is just the Arizona drivers!
Kim said:
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Kim said:
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Went from a 2011 to a 2019 and ended up trading rust for a rough transmission. Should’ve just kept the rust.