I have a '98 Ford Explorer, 67,000 mi. The pain is beginning to flake
> off in certain areas of the vehicle. These are not stone chips, and
> there is not rust at these spots. Is this a common problem with this
> vehicle? The vehicle has been well maintained. Comments?
It's not unusual for paint to flake on any type vehicle anymore. Just look as you drive along. It all started in the 1980's when the EPA started telling them what they could use for paint.
Tom J who has had Ford, GM and Chrysler vehicles to flake