Engine cover or hood insulation?

[Mark S.]

...it can be detrimental...

If by "detrimental" they mean likely to cause "engine-cover envy" and a lot of calls to the dealership from owners who didn't get one, I agree.

Seriously, the only "detriment" I can think of is it will add a few minutes to any job requiring work on engine components under it.

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[Winds of Change]

Prefer the look also. I don't like the bowl of spaghetti look without one. Can't say if it's quieter but I assume it would be. Unlike the engine cover on my 2 previous Escape's that were made of plastic, the sport cover is a dense foam rubber which I think would be better at noise control.

If I didn't have it, I probably would buy one.

Mt thought is about hosing off the engine compartment. That is why I wish I could find an engine cover. I like to keep it somewhat clean. The cover protects the wiring harness from dirt and water. If this was a car from the 70's probably would not be as concerned about hosing it off.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

My '23 OBX didn't come with either. I bought and installed the engine cover, but not the hood insulation. View attachment 34276

Now you are making everyone else envious for have the insulation above the firewall.

I think I’ll complain to.. (no one).

 

[Mrmike]

Now you are making everyone else envious for have the insulation above the firewall.

I think I’ll complain to.. (no one).

I installed the engine cover, Redline hood struts and strut tower brace. That insulation is probably standard on the '23 OBX. I didn't install it. The vehicle came like that. I did install the under-hood insulation, however.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

I installed the engine cover, Redline hood struts and strut tower brace. That insulation is probably standard on the '23 OBX. I didn't install it. The vehicle came like that.

It is standard on the OBX. I’m guessing that helps more with internal cabin noise coming from the engine compartment than the rubber cover or felt under the hood.

 

[Mrouse53]

It is standard on the OBX. I’m guessing that helps more with internal cabin noise coming from the engine compartment than the rubber cover or felt under the hood.

I guess I was also wondering about heat on the hood also. I know i shouldn't compare to a diesel engine heat, but i do !!I feel mine is really quiet inside! My 23 OBX did not come with either cover or insulation.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

I guess I was also wondering about heat on the hood also. I know i shouldn't compare to a diesel engine heat, but i do !!I feel mine is really quiet inside! My 23 OBX did not come with either cover or insulation.

The heat won’t hurt the hood, but helps the engine warm up ever so faster and will keep it in a little bit longer for those of us in the great white north!

 

[Glamdring70]

Now you are making everyone else envious for have the insulation above the firewall.

I think I’ll complain to.. (no one).

Not me. I added that piece!

 

[Winds of Change]

I tried getting an engine cover last month with not luck. The Lincoln one I think I have found. Looks right but different part number I believe.

 

[tRex]

Hey, I'm not sure about this, wondering, with no engine cover or hood insulation, should this be something to look into? Thanks!

Not needed, but maybe nice to have. I've thought the hood liner must cut noise down, and the engine cover somewhat protective with all of the hoses/wires/connections under there. BUT I THINK it's possible 1 or 2 of the necessary studs to mount the engine cover might be missing on models delivered without it.

 

[LawDog]

I installed the engine cover, Redline hood struts and strut tower brace. That insulation is probably standard on the '23 OBX. I didn't install it. The vehicle came like that.

Not really part of this thread, but what difference did you notice with the addition of the strut tower brace?

 

[Mrmike]

Not really part of this thread, but what difference did you notice with the addition of the strut tower brace?

I've only got 140 miles on my OBX. I did have a strut tower brace on a previous '06 Mustang GT. It helped stiffen the handling and cornering. I don't think a brace would improve off-roading at all. I just like a good handling everyday vehicle and thought the brace would help do that. I didn't drive very much before installation; therefore, I can't make a comparison.

 

[mtford]

My Heritage didn't come with the engine cover either, but added it to complete the better look under the hood. Can't believe it can cause ill effect to this little 1.5 engine! Decals placed to add a bit of zing.

 

[Mrmike]

Not needed, but maybe nice to have. I've thought the hood liner must cut noise down, and the engine cover somewhat protective with all of the hoses/wires/connections under there. BUT I THINK it's possible 1 or 2 of the necessary studs to mount the engine cover might be missing on models delivered without it.

Correct: Additional studs must be purchased. Check the forum, there are several threads and also instructions for installation

 

[LV2ROAM]

I purchased a 2022 OB in October which didn't come with either the engine or hood covers. I experienced driving without either for about 3 weeks. My dealership rounded me up the engine cover and I purchased the hood cover. With each install I noticed a distinct decrease in road noise. So for me I feel both are needed in order to suppress the dreaded road noise. I'm not saying that it will suppress all of the noise but it was a considerable difference once I had both covers installed.

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