kc1174 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Was just out cleaning the car by hand as I usually do. In front of the roof antenna, there's a relatively large area of what looks like rust. Being a white car, it's easy to spot. Has anyone else seen this on theirs? If it's normal, I'll have to use a clay bar on it like I did most of the rail dust last year. Image is below - hopefully the resolution shows what's up. http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/uploads/gallery/album_106/gallery_504_106_773818.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I don't have this on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Cheers - yup looks like I'll have to get it checked out when I go in for the latest recall. Had all sorts of bodywork problems with this - in particular the rear hatch that keeps to this day moving out of alignment. Every few months or so it's moved enough to warrant another visit to the dealer. I'd rather not, because I do like the car, but this is looking more and more like a lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hard to see in that picture. Can't really say since I didn't go with one of those shark fin replacement antenna's. Is there some sort of metal plate or a metal surface underneath the shark fin cover which might be rusting from moisture exposure? Oxidation possibly? Clay bar might remove it, worth a shot. Good luck, keep us posted if you find a solution. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hard to see in that picture. Can't really say since I didn't go with one of those shark fin replacement antenna's. Is there some sort of metal plate or a metal surface underneath the shark fin cover which might be rusting from moisture exposure? Oxidation possibly? Clay bar might remove it, worth a shot. Good luck, keep us posted if you find a solution. :thumbsup:It's the stock antenna lol Looks better from above (aside from the orange patch) :) I'll keep you posted with what's going on. Since it's white, this may be happening with others but just not noticeable so best I get it checked out. I did by the way check inside the headliner with a torch from the hatch, and it looks OK inside. May just be oxidation but need to be sure and wanted to see if others had seen the same :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.