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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 10:56 PM
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I was washing my truck the other night when my buddy pointed out that the hood on my truck sits closer to the grille and headlight on the drivers side than the passenger. I’ve owned this truck since August and after checking photos from when first purchased I can tell it’s been that way since I got it. I know it’s not super noticeable but definitely a little disappointed. Do you guys think I should talk to the dealer about it or just let it go? Think it’s an easy fix? Lol. Here’s a pic for reference
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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 11:29 PM
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After reading your post I checked mine. Looks similar, gap is slightly (maybe 1mm?) larger on passenger side than driver side. I don’t think it is a real problem but I can understand your concern. I wouldn’t go to dealer for this.
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Old Oct 29, 2019 | 06:09 AM
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You can try adjusting the little hood bumpers to try and get it even. Won't cost anything and takes 5 seconds.

These in the red circle.


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Old Oct 29, 2019 | 08:23 AM
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I tried that and it didn’t make a difference, the spots where the corners of the hood and fender line up appear even, at least to the naked eye
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Old Oct 29, 2019 | 02:18 PM
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My 2017 is similar to yours.
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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 12:05 AM
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Guess we will just have to live with it then, already got it going back to the dealer for the warped dash, Sirius Antennae fault, collapsed seat foam at 5k miles, and seat back recall. Hoping everything gets fixed right and it’s smooth sailing from there because I love everything else about my truck
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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 11:35 AM
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mine is closer to the fender by the antenna then on the drivers side....mind you both fenders have been replaced yet this gap issue remained the same. drivers fender had a factory crack, passengers was a deer wanting some ALU in its diet.
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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 10:08 PM
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Several weeks ago I was driving my truck and it was really windy during daytime. I noticed the hood on my driver side was literally moving/wobbling from the intense wind. I'm not sure if anyone has also seen this. Wondering if I should be concerned at all considering this is a 2016 going on 3 yrs as this should not happen on a 50k truck that's never been in a wreck... I plan to video it next time for proof

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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pete504
Several weeks ago I was driving my truck and it was really windy during daytime. I noticed the hood on my driver side was literally moving/wobbling from the intense wind. I'm not sure if anyone has also seen this. Wondering if I should be concerned at all considering this is a 2016 going on 3 yrs as this should not happen on a 50k truck that's never been in a wreck... I plan to video it next time for proof
Pass a semi on a 2 lane road going 70+ and watch it once. It's seriously not a big deal at all and it won't blow off or hurt anything, there is adjustments you can do but it's not necessary.
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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 12:17 PM
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Eco boost u have the same issue? I was kinda shocked when I noticed it and I'm curious if it was doing this from the factory. With how hard it is to get anything done at ford (everytime I call they are backed up by a week or more) I will bring it to there attention next oil change
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