Hood problems
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Hood problems
When I'm driving around 70-80 my hood lifts about 1/2 an inch on the rear part of the hood and looks like it's gonna fly off some times....Went to the dealer and he said it was because of the bug shield which I told him it wasn't so I took it off and it still does it...Not sure what's causing it but I did put on upper and lower billet grills but that has nothing to do with the latch or hinges so I was just wondering if any of you had this problem...I tried to adjust it up a bit which did help but not enough...thanx
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The whole REAR edge of the hood??
Or is it just a portion of hte hood towards the rear?
Maybe the grill create a presssure differential?? Have you tried removing them to see the effects of that?
I would return the truck to stock and test it. Do that and then check back with us.
Or is it just a portion of hte hood towards the rear?
Maybe the grill create a presssure differential?? Have you tried removing them to see the effects of that?
I would return the truck to stock and test it. Do that and then check back with us.
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Originally Posted by KansasJoe
When I'm driving around 70-80 my hood lifts about 1/2 an inch on the rear part of the hood and looks like it's gonna fly off some times....Went to the dealer and he said it was because of the bug shield which I told him it wasn't so I took it off and it still does it...Not sure what's causing it but I did put on upper and lower billet grills but that has nothing to do with the latch or hinges so I was just wondering if any of you had this problem...I tried to adjust it up a bit which did help but not enough...thanx
mine would flutter at hwy speeds i adj. the latch and all is well...double check that your hood is secure on the latch apply a little upward pressure shouldn't move at all...if it does it still needs to be adj. usually needs adj. up...
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I tried to adjust the latch up and it didn't help...it's somewhere in the passenger hinge because when i open the hood and wiggle it I can see a gap between the hood and brackets even though the bolts are tight....have a buddy who owns a body shop so I'm taking it there this afternoon to see what he thinks
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Here's the TSB#. Have them fix it without the BS.
Make : FORD Model : F150 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Service Bulletin Num : 04188 Date of Bulletin: JAN 01, 2004
NHTSA Item Number: 10013111
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Summary:
HOOD FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
Make : FORD Model : F150 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Service Bulletin Num : 04188 Date of Bulletin: JAN 01, 2004
NHTSA Item Number: 10013111
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Summary:
HOOD FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
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Here's what I was looking for.
TSB 04-18-8 HOOD FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
ISSUE:
Some 2004 F-150 vehilcle may exibit hood movement at the back of the hood due to high air turbulence, while driving at highway speeds. This condition may be amplified by the installation of an accessory bugshield and may be more pronounced when passing an on-coming vehicle on a two lane road.
ACTION:
Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Confirm that the hood is flush with the front fenders at each front corner. I the hood is under-flush, adjust the hood stops to raise the hood flush with the tops of the front fenders. Check the amount of drag at the rear hood to cowl seal with a piece of paper. Place a piece of paper between the seal and hood, close the hood and then slowly pull the paper out. It there is sufficient drag, indicating good seal to hood contact, return the vehicle to the customer. If there is little to no drag, obtain locally a piece of fuel hose147cm long& 11mm diameter( 58" long & 3/16" diameter). Lube the hose with a soap-based solution and install the hose inside the hood seal bulb.
Here is a link to a hood shake thread:
http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34174...ight=hood+shake
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TSB 04-18-8 HOOD FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
ISSUE:
Some 2004 F-150 vehilcle may exibit hood movement at the back of the hood due to high air turbulence, while driving at highway speeds. This condition may be amplified by the installation of an accessory bugshield and may be more pronounced when passing an on-coming vehicle on a two lane road.
ACTION:
Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Confirm that the hood is flush with the front fenders at each front corner. I the hood is under-flush, adjust the hood stops to raise the hood flush with the tops of the front fenders. Check the amount of drag at the rear hood to cowl seal with a piece of paper. Place a piece of paper between the seal and hood, close the hood and then slowly pull the paper out. It there is sufficient drag, indicating good seal to hood contact, return the vehicle to the customer. If there is little to no drag, obtain locally a piece of fuel hose147cm long& 11mm diameter( 58" long & 3/16" diameter). Lube the hose with a soap-based solution and install the hose inside the hood seal bulb.
Here is a link to a hood shake thread:
http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34174...ight=hood+shake
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