How well did the frame hold up your first winter?

My Raptor is new, never been through a northern winter yet, and I was wondering how well the frame resists rust through the first winter. Ford says the frames are coated inside and out for protection against the elements and that gives me some assurance it will hold up well for a number of years; however, I'd like to know how others have fared with them. Did your frame show much rust after the first winter?

Honestly, I live in Southern California where we have the mildest winters that I know of and even I have rust on my frame. If I were you I would probably coat the bottom just to be safe

I am in California also but I coated the entire under side of the truck with Amasol HDMP. Still looks great going on 3rd winter.

Also in So Cal here, truck is 25 months old, no rust on the frame. I do have some rust on the rear axle but that was there on day 1

Why are California dudes commenting on winter rust...

allinon72 said:

Why are California dudes commenting on winter rust...

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We feel the world revolves around us and are envy'd by all.

Starting the 4th winter with my Raptor and the frame has not rusted through yet.

One Canadian winter so far. Frame is fine.

allinon72 said:

Why are California dudes commenting on winter rust...

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It gets cold here...50 is cold right?

Since you're in OH, just spend a few bucks on a quality treatment product (such as Amsoil HDMP or equivalent).