I purchased a bug deflector/ hood protector from ford. It was horrible due to the fact it hummed just like a frount wheel bearing was about to give way. does anyone own this for a 2015 ford f-150 and if so does it make this noise?
Verified Reply - Steve
Hi Onionhead Jr, glad to help you! All Original Equipment Vehicles, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, after installing a bugshield can make noise due to redirected air. The noise you are describing, "crackling noise sound at the top of the windshield at highway speeds" is simply caused from loose trim that runs down the sides of the windshield. The noise will happen at about 60 MPH and it depends on which way you are driving into the wind. Good installers will either install tape or run a bead of caulk in between the trim and the windshield when installing a bugshield on these vehicles, preventing the trim from contacting the glass. If you are experiencing this, you can fix it by one of these two methods, easily at home. Other noise can be caused by the plate under the windshield wipers or a strip of rubber under the hood which it's only purpose is to cover some screws or bolts on the vehicle. This piece of rubber can become loose and create noise. However, I would suggest that you take your vehicle and get it thoroughly checked by a certified mechanic before buying any parts that may/may not solve the problem.
I purchased a bug deflector/ hood protector from ford. It was horrible due to the fact it hummed just like a frount wheel bearing was about to give way. does anyone own this for a 2015 ford f-150 and if so does it make this noise?
Verified Reply - Steve
Hi Onionhead Jr, glad to help you! All Original Equipment Vehicles, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, after installing a bugshield can make noise due to redirected air. The noise you are describing, "crackling noise sound at the top of the windshield at highway speeds" is simply caused from loose trim that runs down the sides of the windshield. The noise will happen at about 60 MPH and it depends on which way you are driving into the wind. Good installers will either install tape or run a bead of caulk in between the trim and the windshield when installing a bugshield on these vehicles, preventing the trim from contacting the glass. If you are experiencing this, you can fix it by one of these two methods, easily at home. Other noise can be caused by the plate under the windshield wipers or a strip of rubber under the hood which it's only purpose is to cover some screws or bolts on the vehicle. This piece of rubber can become loose and create noise. However, I would suggest that you take your vehicle and get it thoroughly checked by a certified mechanic before buying any parts that may/may not solve the problem.