Running board coming unglued?

[WilliamRobert]

I've had them on 2 trucks. After 3 or 4 years, if you dont lubricate the pivit pins, they will start to rust and bind with dirt. Especially if you live in a salt applying state. If you don't clean them out, the pins get pitted enough than you have to order new pins and take everything apart to replace them.

I loved my AMP steps. May still install a set. But they aren't without their issues.

They come with stainless steel pins and self lubricaing bushings, maintenance says if they get noisy power wash the joints then silicone spray.
I just wash mine when I wash my truck and I've never had a noisy or sticky joint. I've been putting them on my trucks since 2016. I do always upgrade to larger mud flaps on my trucks, that could be the difference.
The best thing I like about them is how far out they reach and split the distance between the ground and door sill.

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[srvethelord]

I noticed the passenger factory running board is beginning to peel. It's a 2022. I don't have 32K miles yet so I suppose I should get this fixed while still under warranty.

 

[Crullbri]

What does the new running boards have different that they do not start lifting up like the originals. Did ford do something to remedy this?

 

[flypony53]

This is it..

Mine are doing the same. I also now have an issue with the tailgate cap after the light bar recall was addressed.

 

[CRAIGC540]

What does the new running boards have different that they do not start lifting up like the originals. Did ford do something to remedy this?

I'm sure thay have corrected this and the resaon they should replace both at the same time, I'm sure I'll be back for another one.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My passenger side has come unglued and the dealer says they replace the running and note just the rubber piece. I think they should be replacing both sides since they will look mismatched, has anyone had to replace a running board?

Also the other side is unglued at the exact same spot but not pulling up yet.

Hi Craig! I can look into your Lightning's concern on my end. To get started, could you please send a private message over with the name/location of your local Ford dealer and your Lightning's VIN?

 

[Helium]

Just noticed this problem today. Unfortunately, that part of the warranty expired about a year ago. I went by the dealership today because I scuffed the running board awhile back and it rubbed the end cap off. I noticed over the weekend that the light in that end cap was no longer working. I thought I would get a replacement....

Well... you have to buy the entire running board for that side....

I won't be buying the entire running board....

At $1408 dollars, I think I can live with the light being out.

I may go hunting for a replacement from a wrecked vehicle.

 

[CRAIGC540]

I did only get one side replaced and I can for sure see the difference and would have preferred them replacing both sides, mine was covered under warranty.

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