TSB & FIX: Hood Flutter Shake at Highway Speeds

[Decayed]

I have a similar story. I did not have any flutter for the first 400 miles. Installed the aeroskin hood deflector (the matte finish one) and now I have hood vibrations even at 40-50mph.

Im already thinking I need to get that thing taken off.

That's what I would do. Don't they make something that's like a big piece of tape that you put on the front edge of the hood to protect it? No change in aerodynamics with that.

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[Arukoru]

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Order this to do

Has anyone actually applied this and seen a correction?

 

[Rodog800]

That's what I would do. Don't they make something that's like a big piece of tape that you put on the front edge of the hood to protect it? No change in aerodynamics with that.

It may have a tad to do with it but I test drove a bone stock one and it did it also.

 

[Rodog800]

Has anyone actually applied this and seen a correction?

Not that I know of maybe I'm gonna be the 1st

 

[Arukoru]

Not that I know of maybe I'm gonna be the 1st

keep us posted

 

[SlingerRing]

I wonder if it’s possible it’s more pronounced on fx4/skid plates changing the pressure under the hood. Is it all models?

I believe all Mavericks have protective plates underneath. Only difference between FX4s and noFX4s is the material of the plate. The FX4 plate is made of metal and can be considered an actual skid plate. I wouldn't think the difference in material would be enough to significantly alter under-hood pressures. I'm thinking it's the hood deflector/protector that causing the funky hood pressures/air travel. Does anyone without a hood deflector have this issue?

 

[Hizzy8122]

I believe all Mavericks have protective plates underneath. Only difference between FX4s and noFX4s is the material of the plate. The FX4 plate is made of metal and can be considered an actual skid plate. I wouldn't think the difference in material would be enough to significantly alter under-hood pressures. I'm thinking it's the hood deflector/protector that causing the funky hood pressures/air travel. Does anyone without a hood deflector have this issue?

I added my hood deflector earlier this week and just made a 5 hour hwy trip. Hood had little shake at speeds 65 and under. After 70 the shake increase and was ridiculous at 100! I do most of my driving from 35-60. I can deal with a little shake.

 

[Rodog800]

I added my hood deflector earlier this week and just made a 5 hour hwy trip. Hood had little shake at speeds 65 and under. After 70 the shake increase and was ridiculous at 100! I do most of my driving from 35-60. I can deal with a little shake.

Which deflector ? I have the textured

 

[Hizzy8122]

Which deflector ? I have the textured

Got the lund Aeroskin II. Its the textured one.
https://accessories.ford.com/products/maverick-2022-lund-aeroskin-ii-black-textured-hood-protector

 

[Rodog800]

Got the lund Aeroskin II. Its the textured one.
https://accessories.ford.com/products/maverick-2022-lund-aeroskin-ii-black-textured-hood-protector

Yeah I have the same one

 

[Hizzy8122]

Yeah I have the same one

YouTube suggests adjusting the rubber knows that cushion the hood as it gets closed. I also saw this post.

 

[Rodog800]

YouTube suggests adjusting the rubber knows that cushion the hood as it gets closed. I also saw this post.

I did this thought it was working but notice the other day still some shutter. Love I have said before certain conditions acts differently.

 

[Rodog800]

Has anyone actually applied this and seen a correction?

I did the kilmat install today to the hood ,not sure of any benefits. It definitely added some weight to the hood .

 

[MaverickAngler]

Yeah I have the same one

I have the smooth one waiting for a warm enough day to install and now you guys have me nervous

 

[Rodog800]

I have the smooth one waiting for a warm enough day to install and now you guys have me nervous

That smooth one doesn't have the high bump in the middle though.

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