Hood Shaking
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I did take it to my dealer, they checked everything out and did a test drive... the shake was present as I stated to them, but they stated there is nothing the can do... I may look into some type of flush hood pin system or such as it drive me nuts...
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From: Sunny tourist infested FL
I never noticed it until I read this thread and drove at highway speeds with a head wind. That was today! Once the head wind quit, the shake went away. The wind was pretty stout, according the local weather hacks, it was blowing 20 mph.
Trojan Pig
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Southern Arizona
Schwarzenegger’s hood flex...
I’ve had my 17 F250 for a year now and I’ve noticed mine flexes quite a bit too. Much more than my 16 F250. I’ve adjusted the bumpers up, down and even screemed obscenities at them. None of it did any good save for making me look like a lunatic to my my kids... keeps them guessing. I’ve noticed that it seems to be the actual latch that is allowing a good deal of the movement. When I say movement it is really only a few millimeters but it drives my OCD nature nuts. Anyhow, from what I can see it is nothing to be worried about.
Respectfully,
Phillip
Respectfully,
Phillip
Tuned
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From: The Buckeye State
Glad I saw this post I have noticed this on mine too just within the last 2 weeks. First time was when a semi passed by me (oncoming) going prob 65mph. My hood shook so much I felt like the thing was coming off. A day after that is when I noticed a dent ( more of a crease) in my hood. I dove the truck again yesterday on the freeway and every time I pass a semi or have a wind gust difference it shakes liked crazy. It’s latched and stays latched. But how long will it hold up under that violent shake? I’ll prob end up taking mine in.
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Methow Valley
Changing the oil today,so was looking at the bump stops.They are showing signs of making contact,some paint scuffing.Everything else looked good. By the way the engineer that designed the oil filter system needs to go to work at Oil Can Henery's for life.Jerk
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From: Western MA
I had this happen to me the other day on the highway going around 65mph. There was a strong head wind and the hood started shaking like it was about to open. very sketchy but the hood was not ajar so no harm just scarey
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Tuned
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From: The Buckeye State
Thought I’d add another observation I noticed today on mine regarding the hood shake. Mine has still shown signs of shaking. One thing happened this evening on the way home. My hood ajar light came on and i hit the OK button as I knew it wasn’t and could visualize it. But my door ajar light came on as well. I checked all the doors and tailgate opening and closing them. Then opened the hood and closed it. Then the light went off. So I think a trip to the dealer is in the future.
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From: IA/GA/HI/FL/VA/CA/ME
I’ve done several long hauls and never noticed it until last weekend when heading into a storm at about 65. It really freaked me out honestly! I thought the hood latch was failing and the hood was about to come off! I’m concerned that 5-10 years down the road it will be a significant issue. Like the bend in the hood on all the 70-80s GM trucks.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Boise
Every time I pass a big rig on a 2 lane hwy my hood acts like it is about to fly off. Done so since day one, 30k miles later and I still have my hood.
I do think Ford should have done a much better job on the hood though.
I do think Ford should have done a much better job on the hood though.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Phelan CA
I have an idea I want to try, but haven't had any time to do so.
My idea is to attach a rubber strip to the underside front of the hood. This should help prevent air inflow under the hood, and create a slight vacuum to hold it against the bump stops.
I don't like the idea of forcing the stops out because it either mis-aligns the hood or causes more pressure on the center latch. It seems that it isn't a reliable fix anyhow.
If any of you guys want to try this and see if it works, please do.
My idea is to attach a rubber strip to the underside front of the hood. This should help prevent air inflow under the hood, and create a slight vacuum to hold it against the bump stops.
I don't like the idea of forcing the stops out because it either mis-aligns the hood or causes more pressure on the center latch. It seems that it isn't a reliable fix anyhow.
If any of you guys want to try this and see if it works, please do.
Tuned
Joined: May 2009
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From: The Buckeye State
It almost seems like the inner and outter skins are going to separate at some point or have already. It’s such a violent shake. Now I question whether the crease ( dent ) in my hood was from the shake! I noticed it the day after the first occurrence.