Door hem flange

[abigail]

I've noticed while detailing our Explorer, that the hem flange on the inside bottom of the doors are not crimped all the way flush. There is a small gap between the inner door shell & outer skin. This is on the bottom only. I've look at other Explorers & they are the same way. Is it done this way to prevent rust or is it a manufacturing defect? Looks like dirt & debris could collect in there. Might not be anything to be concerned about, just curious.

 

[new to ford]

cheap design, definetly will rust through prematurely...

There is a thread out there about this, i'll try to find it...

Here it is, same area of concern:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359018&highlight=flaw

 

[abigail]

Thanks for the link. Ours has not rubbed through yet, but I will defiantly keep checking it. Was thinking about spraying some 3M rust fighter in that area. I've used that on our other Ford trucks & haven't had any rust problems in the hem flange on those.