The Hood flutter in high winds

[Maverick Grabber]

Anyone think it catches just a little too much wind, was driving this weekend it looked like the hinged part was moving just a little

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[Clarkdonbran]

I haven’t noticed on mine, but that is one of the first issues noted on here.

 

[Maverick Grabber]

I haven’t noticed on mine, but that is one of the first issues noted on here.

thanks I'll look for that thread

 

[Aza]

This may help. TSB was recently issued

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...rip-home-in-my-new-maverick.23326/post-440854

 

[bbhaag]

Its a thing and has been mentioned on the forum for months now. Some people experience it and some don't kinda like thin paint, flapping bed covers, wind noise in the cab, squeaking windshields/dashboards, ect.

So yeah its a thing but not very common.

 

[Phileaux]

Its thin metal without enough support. Under hood sound deadening material will help weight it down.

 

[Catster]

Anyone think it catches just a little too much wind, was driving this weekend it looked like the hinged part was moving just a little

I have noticed that on windy days where a high profile semi truck (box trailer) is coming at you in a crosswind, if I’m too close to the centerline, the left front corner of the hood will flex a bit when hit by the blast of wind. Note to self - move right when driving past high profile vehicles which are at 55 or so mph.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

solution foam tape lmfao very ford common. like the f150s tape on carpet and the explorers foil tape insulation repair

 

[Maverick Grabber]

I have noticed that on windy days where a high profile semi truck (box trailer) is coming at you in a crosswind, if I’m too close to the centerline, the left front corner of the hood will flex a bit when hit by the blast of wind. Note to self - move right when driving past high profile vehicles which are at 55 or so mph.

what about driving into 30+ winds with gust going higher, that's what I was experiencing, you can't just drive in the other direction you'll never get to where you're going lol

 

[Mymaverick2021]

Anyone think it catches just a little too much wind, was driving this weekend it looked like the hinged part was moving just a little

People have mentioned adjusting the rubber stops on either side of the radiator helps

 

[Joe Mac]

Try putting some after market hood struts on.

 

[OleFordGuy]

See post #10 here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-hood-shake-with-foam-tube.16161/#post-310325

 

[Derwood]

Its thin metal without enough support. Under hood sound deadening material will help weight it down.

Yep, to mfg the Maverick at such a low price point Ford would have had to cut a few corners here and there. Love your idea here though...kills two birds with one stone! When mine comes in next year I'm going to do exactly as you suggested

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Interesting, never noticed it up to 80mph...

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