Anyone install Aeroskin Hood Protector on their Bronco Sport?

[RonSwanson]

I'm guessing that the flexing you're seeing at high speeds or driving into a headwind is likely just due to the aluminum hood.

Those videos don't look dissimilar to what I've experienced while driving mine above 70mph and I have a FE with no hood add-ons. I seem to remember seeing the hood flex on my Edge ST above 70mph as well. It has never felt like the hood wasn't securely latched or anything though.

Maybe I'm naïve to what the potential concern is, but it doesn't really bother me when it happens.

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[Bpreston]

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Yeah, I’ve been trying to connect with someone that was either referred to me or found with good reviews online that won’t charge me over $1k for the ceramic application. Still in the works, but I think it will be necessary.

 

[Bpreston]

I'm guessing that the flexing you're seeing at high speeds or driving into a headwind is likely just due to the aluminum hood.

Those videos don't look dissimilar to what I've experienced while driving mine above 70mph and I have a FE with no hood add-ons. I seem to remember seeing the hood flex on my Edge ST above 70mph as well. It has never felt like the hood wasn't securely latched or anything though.

Maybe I'm naïve to what the potential concern is, but it doesn't really bother me when it happens.

I suppose, for me, it was shaking a bit more today while heading southbound and the weather being rainy, that it feels like a lack of quality I suppose. Maybe it’s just me and the way it goes. I can accept it as long as I am a part of the majority really. If it’s just my car out of the many I worry.

 

[JerryC]

My concern would be metal and paint fatigue. In the long run will the paint crack or will the hood warp out of shape from flexing over and over for years?

My Wrangler had the hood move around at 80+, but it was only held down by what is essentially a big rubber bands.

 

[RonSwanson]

I suppose, for me, it was shaking a bit more today while heading southbound and the weather being rainy, that it feels like a lack of quality I suppose. Maybe it’s just me and the way it goes. I can accept it as long as I am a part of the majority really. If it’s just my car out of the many I worry.

My concern would be metal and paint fatigue. In the long run will the paint crack or will the hood warp out of shape from flexing over and over for years?

Yeah, I get what you're saying. I'd like to get an answer from someone at Ford about this since they seem to be using aluminum in a lot of their vehicle hoods, but I'm not really sure where to ask. You would think they had to have tested something like that.

 

[RonSwanson]

It's not just Ford or the Bronco Sport...

Copy/paste this into Google: "aluminum hood flexing high speed"

Now, look at how many vehicles come up with forum posts about this. I see Dodge Ram, Honda Pilot, Honda Accord and Toyota of some sort just in the first 5 results.

 

[tRex]

Check out this picture.

I LIKE aluminum, especially on my WHITE Badlands.

 

[tRex]

I have to look into maybe shutting down the grill vents.

Is it just me or does this sound crazy?

 

[tRex]

I noticed the slightest bit of hood movement up to about 85 mph, where I was surprised to be at that moment. I'll never see these speeds in normal driving, this isn't concerning to me. There is a documented repair adjustment if the movement is excessive -- involves a specified hood realignment at the dealer. I suppose anybody could mount hood pins if very concerned about this.

 

[Bpreston]

Brandon please see trex posts,he talks about hood adjustment.

Good to know, i am supposed to take my car in next week for other service I will ask them to check.

thanks! @tRex

 

[Bpreston]

Slow that Bronco down!

I mean, you guys saw my videos. I am just trying to keep up with traffic! haha!!

 

[jhbass]

I just called my local dealer to order a textured one and they are on backorder w/no set date for availability. He said that demand is outstripping supply. I get my floor liners on Monday though!

 

[Bpreston]

I just called my local dealer to order a textured one and they are on backorder w/no set date for availability. He said that demand is outstripping supply. I get my floor liners on Monday though!

did you try getting one from https://www.levittownfordparts.com/model/ford-bronco-sport.html ?

 

[Bpreston]

did you try getting one from https://www.levittownfordparts.com/model/ford-bronco-sport.html ?

To note, their shipping and delivery was reasonable and pretty quick.

 

[Willow]

I have been watching this thread and I do not see any real issues. My BB's hood flexes a bit at 60-65. It comes down to the bracing under the hood, if there is any in the middle. I would expect an X brace or something under there and I am assuming it could be a cost thing and considered acceptable. Small savings brings up their margins. My '08 Mustang GT came with an aluminum hood but it also came with a scoop so that could help with bracing but I believe it flexed in other areas. It has been awhile, I have since replaced it with a fiberglass functioning hood a long time ago. After consuming all of these posts I'll buy the textured one without concern. I actually just called my local dealer and ordered it, said it will be here within two weeks. I would refrain from doing anything with the front or fake side vents, especially the front since it is computer controlled.

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