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Paint Peeling on 2014 and newer Express or Savana Vans

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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 1:38 PM
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Default Paint Peeling on 2014 and newer Express or Savana Vans

My question:
Do the Express or Savana vans manufactured after 2014 still have paint peeling issues?

For many years, I have hesitated to purchase an express van solely due to seeing the peeling paint on so many Chevy and Savana vans. I have driven Ford Econolines since 1968 and every one of them developed rust in the rain gutters and windshield areas. I do live near the ocean,
I has searched several forums and had found and one member had stated that the paint formula had changed in 2014. But I cannot find that thread again. I do not know if this is true or not.

I would prefer to hear back from the owners of 2014 and later Express or Savana vans.

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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 2:21 PM
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I've got some paint chipping off on the side wall starting under the drip rail on a white 2015 passenger.
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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 4:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Triaged
I've got some paint chipping off on the side wall starting under the drip rail on a white 2015 passenger.
same here.

I have a 2013. I don't have the massive sheets of paint coming off the hood like the older models (yet). But it started flaking off under the gutter rail. I thought it was because the PO had roof rack that was possibly overloaded, but maybe not.
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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 4:12 PM
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Both sides. Almost all the way along. It's gotten worse since I took those photos 3 years ago.




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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 4:20 PM
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The roof seams are also extremely poorly manufactured. There are massive gaps between the panels that are filled with almost an inch of sealer . The sealer looks boogered on, like it was applied on a friday afternoon or by a 6yo child. Of course the sealer ages and cracks over time, and my roof developed a leak. The body shop guy just gawked at it and shook his head . Basically said "WTF is that!"


do you have this too, @Triaged ?

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