Why do I already have underbody rust.

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Oct 26, 2005 | 10:26 PM

kcp1989

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Why do I already have underbody rust.

Have had my 02 gt for about a week now.
I have noticed how there is rust on the entire exhaust system, drive shaft, entire rear end, and control arms.
Is this normal for a ford that only has 41,000 k miles?
also it looks like there was water or something spilled all over the trunk liner.
Is the rust natural or was my car in a flood or something.
I would really like your input
thanks

Oct 26, 2005 | 10:42 PM

sprostang

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RE: Why do I already have underbody rust.

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ORIGINAL: kcp1989

Have had my 02 gt for about a week now.
I have started noticing how there is rust on the entire exhaust system, drive shaft, entire rear end, and control arms.
Is this normal for a car that only has 41,000 k miles?
also it looks like there was water or something spilled all over the trunk liner.
Is the rust natural or was my car in a flood or something.
I would really like your input
thanks

Rust under car= normal
In the trunk, may have been cleaned at dealer for some reason.

Oct 26, 2005 | 10:42 PM

antiv6

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RE: Why do I already have underbody rust.

do you live in the north?

Oct 26, 2005 | 10:44 PM

kcp1989

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RE: Why do I already have underbody rust.

no I live in kansas
also the carpet under dash around the corners is sort of curling up. is this a sign of water damage?

Oct 26, 2005 | 10:54 PM

Fallstar01

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RE: Why do I already have underbody rust.

It's complete normal but if it bothers you, you could always get an aluminum driveshaft and a stainlesss steel exhaust with coated headers. The exhaust is going to discolor anyway though. It's normal.

Oct 26, 2005 | 11:03 PM

sprostang

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RE: Why do I already have underbody rust.

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no I live in kansas
also the carpet under dash around the corners is sort of curling up. is this a sign of water damage?

My carpet is curling also. My car never sees rain or snow, never in a flood and im the original owner. Therefore its normal. I think your just paranoid about your car.(LOL)