Problems with Standard Wheel Hub Caps

[Dr Robert Harms]

The hub cap centers are peeling off on my car. One of the spinners is actually rusting. Is Ford aware of this problem or is my car uniquely afflicted ?

 

[dbk]

First I've ever seen, and I've seen plenty of wheels with 15-40k miles.

 

[Neilda]

There is some deterioration on the center hubs (those being the ones with the GT logo) on mine too. I've not spent much time looking at them to give you much more detail but they look 'white' around the edge, as if they're peeling a little from underneath - almost as if water got in there somehow.

 

[tmcphail]

I have had 2 sets replaced on my car under warranty for this reason. Pics to follow

 

[tmcphail]

Pic

 

[usmcfred]

I have had 2 sets replaced on my car under warranty for this reason. Pics to follow

Appears to be a failure of the clearcoat from the edges in. Bad preparation of the part prior to spraying or a bad batch of clear are the likely causes. I've also seen posts regarding a similar failure of the coating on the FGT logo disc in the center of the steering wheel airbag. If this is a chronic defect that only appears over time, it will get expensive once the warranties run out.

One question, have you sprayed any of the commercial "wheel cleaners" on your wheels? Some of these are very corrosive and might contribute to a failure of the clearcoat.

usmcfred

 

[tmcphail]

Never. I have always used soap and water.

 

[Neilda]

Never. I have always used soap and water.

Thanks Torrie...

My experience is IDENTICAL. Those photos could be my wheels - like you, I have only ever used warm water and a sponge to clean my wheels and don't use a jet wash either.

 

[tmcphail]

Thanks Torrie...

My experience is IDENTICAL. Those photos could be my wheels - like you, I have only ever used warm water and a sponge to clean my wheels and don't use a jet wash either.

No problem I knew I wasn't the only one.