Hood Jump
#1
Hood Jump
Hi All, My 06 GT seems to have issues with the hood vibrating and bouncing at speeds over 60. You can see the mid section (the most forward part of the hood that you can see from inside because of the drop-curve of the hood) and rear (right in front of the winshield) bouncing around in from the air turbulence.
The body line and gap spacingappear all right when you inspect the car at a stop. I can minimizethe problemby extending the adjustment on the hood stops at the front of the hood further (they're snug now), and that helps quite a bit but in order to make much ofa difference you need to extend them high enough so that it very slightly brings the hood above the intended body line (we're talking less than an eigth of an inch - but you shouldn't have to extend above the body line).
Wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and what they've done? Was considering gas struts - but wasn't sure that would cure it. Also considering adding additional hood stops along the edges (like the ones on the front).
Thanx, Alan
The body line and gap spacingappear all right when you inspect the car at a stop. I can minimizethe problemby extending the adjustment on the hood stops at the front of the hood further (they're snug now), and that helps quite a bit but in order to make much ofa difference you need to extend them high enough so that it very slightly brings the hood above the intended body line (we're talking less than an eigth of an inch - but you shouldn't have to extend above the body line).
Wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and what they've done? Was considering gas struts - but wasn't sure that would cure it. Also considering adding additional hood stops along the edges (like the ones on the front).
Thanx, Alan
#2
RE: Hood Jump
Alan,
When I first started reading this, my first reaction was to recommend you adjust the hood stops but you've already done that. That is usually what solves the problem. I'm wondering it your catch needs to be adjusted down a little. You might want to try that. -Joe
When I first started reading this, my first reaction was to recommend you adjust the hood stops but you've already done that. That is usually what solves the problem. I'm wondering it your catch needs to be adjusted down a little. You might want to try that. -Joe
#4
RE: Hood Jump
ORIGINAL: jbailer
Alan,
When I first started reading this, my first reaction was to recommend you adjust the hood stops but you've already done that. That is usually what solves the problem. I'm wondering it your catch needs to be adjusted down a little. You might want to try that. -Joe
Alan,
When I first started reading this, my first reaction was to recommend you adjust the hood stops but you've already done that. That is usually what solves the problem. I'm wondering it your catch needs to be adjusted down a little. You might want to try that. -Joe
#5
RE: Hood Jump
See post by Jaime Hurtem (and many others).
This is a defect in some cars - some cars do not have the problem at all. I wish I had checked it when I test drove it but wasn't aware. You should not have to put hood pins on a new car with a stock hood. If so, Ford should pay for them.
jbailer - how do you adjust the catch?
With all the complaints about this, I have yet to hear from someone who took it to the dealer and it was fixed. It's kind of scary.
This is a defect in some cars - some cars do not have the problem at all. I wish I had checked it when I test drove it but wasn't aware. You should not have to put hood pins on a new car with a stock hood. If so, Ford should pay for them.
jbailer - how do you adjust the catch?
With all the complaints about this, I have yet to hear from someone who took it to the dealer and it was fixed. It's kind of scary.
#7
RE: Hood Jump
I have a feeling that this is the first car with an aluminum hood for some of you. I owned a 2005 RX8 and a 2002 Lincoln LS and both had aluminum hoods......and both had hood shake. It's the one downside to having a hood that is so light. I assure you that the latch is not going to fail....just make sure you close the hood completely.
#8
RE: Hood Jump
Bascho - If it was the aluminum hood then all new mustangs would have the hood shake. I know there are some people who claim they don't get it even at high speeds with their cars - it must be another factor... Any expalnation for this? Thanks.
BTW - Grabberorange - your hood actually flew open? Others have said it shakes but won't open. Sounds scary.
BTW - Grabberorange - your hood actually flew open? Others have said it shakes but won't open. Sounds scary.
#9
RE: Hood Jump
ORIGINAL: stangster06
Bascho - If it was the aluminum hood then all new mustangs would have the hood shake. I know there are some people who claim they don't get it even at high speeds with their cars - it must be another factor... Any expalnation for this? Thanks.
Bascho - If it was the aluminum hood then all new mustangs would have the hood shake. I know there are some people who claim they don't get it even at high speeds with their cars - it must be another factor... Any expalnation for this? Thanks.
If your dealer is unable to repair your car to your satisfaction.....then you need to report them to Ford and find a better dealer. Adjusting the hood stops is definitely something you can do in the driveway in a matter of minutes.
#10
RE: Hood Jump
I have talked to alot of people and they all have the same concern, I have noticed that hoods with hood scoops or other bolt on ornaments tend to minimize the hood dance.
After I installed my roush hood scoop I have not had this issue. I have had my car up to 141 MPH with no waving. (abandend road no traffic on it)
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After I installed my roush hood scoop I have not had this issue. I have had my car up to 141 MPH with no waving. (abandend road no traffic on it)
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