Front inner wheel well issues

[TUnica]

Bummer but not unexpected. So nothing new to report on this issue? I just ordered an EB so I'm hoping either Ford or an aftermarket fix comes out soon for this issue.

I doubt Ford will do anything about this until it affects them financially in some way. I had high hopes that I would have an opportunity to discuss the issue with a technical person but they seem to have a strong first line of goal tenders that prevent any such thing.

hopefully the aftermarket companies keep their ears and eyes open

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[DannyJ7]

So the flaps are a good fit, but they do not cover the hole underneath, as you can see. I honestly don't see the point of putting these on, as they would not cover the hole underneath, where all the salt/gravel can still enter the wheel well lining area.

I did not fill/block off the underside of the gap completely; I think it's important for drainage if moisture builds up in there. I will get mine up on a lift in the spring and see how things have gone after one winter of driving with the kydex covers I did fit. All said, I did spray a good amount of fluid film all up in those areas to at least HELP until a more solid option is available.

 

[Awt2858]

Does anyone know if the DH models, especially the handling pack ones, have this same exposed hole? With a different aero package maybe there is an aero piece attachment, a differently shaped liner or something of that sort that would otherwise close off that opening? Hypothetically, cost cutting could be a reason that non-DH hp cars have this exposed. My GT pp was just shipped from the factory this week so I haven’t gotten to see any of this myself.

 

[REV745DH24]

Does anyone know if the DH models, especially the handling pack ones, have this same exposed hole? With a different aero package maybe there is an aero piece attachment, a differently shaped liner or something of that sort that would otherwise close off that opening? Hypothetically, cost cutting could be a reason that non-DH hp cars have this exposed. My GT pp was just shipped from the factory this week so I haven’t gotten to see any of this myself.

My DH has the same opening in the front wheel! I haven’t heard of one DH without the hole in the front wheel well! It seems all DH have them! I hope the newer ones would have been closed by now after the complains reaches the Ford manufacturing company to upgrade it to prevent it! Who knows?

 

[Interstellar]

Am I crazy for thinking this is a non issue? Not like covering that hole is going to do anything other than keeping out some big rocks.

 

[Gregs24]

Am I crazy for thinking this is a non issue? Not like covering that hole is going to do anything other than keeping out some big rocks.

I'm sure there is a reason for the hole, even Ford are not that stupid when it comes to design and there must be a reason it has changed from the S550. Could be for aero reasons, reducing wheel well pressure, as this is a known problem on all cars. There is an air curtain opening on the front of the wheel well on the S550, is that still there on the S650?

 

[REV745DH24]

I'm sure there is a reason for the hole, even Ford are not that stupid when it comes to design and there must be a reason it has changed from the S550. Could be for aero reasons, reducing wheel well pressure, as this is a known problem on all cars. There is an air curtain opening on the front of the wheel well on the S550, is that still there on the S650?

But hasn’t Ford given us any explanation is the biggest question and also the rattling of the rock that gets people little crazy about that noise! Obviously Ford hasn’t really thoroughly tested and find this out? Sorry I think that was a terrible job!

 

[Zig]

Am I crazy for thinking this is a non issue? Not like covering that hole is going to do anything other than keeping out some big rocks.

I once had a fuel filler tube rust though so there’s that.. you know exposure to the elements and structural member and what not but otherwise maybe aero will keep it dry if it was just a bit more finished ….

 

[Gregs24]

But hasn’t Ford given us any explanation is the biggest question and also the rattling of the rock that gets people little crazy about that noise! Obviously Ford hasn’t really thoroughly tested and find this out? Sorry I think that was a terrible job!

Are they required to provide an explanation of every design change?

It will be interesting to see if it changes on job 2 cars as they start being delivered soon.

 

[REV745DH24]

Are they required to provide an explanation of every design change?

It will be interesting to see if it changes on job 2 cars as they start being delivered soon.

Wait and see!

 

[ListedGuru]

Are they required to provide an explanation of every design change?

It will be interesting to see if it changes on job 2 cars as they start being delivered soon.

I too an very interested to see if anything with regards to this hole changes on the job 2 cars as I just recently ordered a Mustang myself. I probably won't see mine until late Spring or even Summer which could be a good thing if a fix is implemented.

At the very least hopefully we can some sort of easy aftermarket fix and maybe an explanation from Ford as to why this hole even exists.

 

[maybemaybe]

This reminds me of the rust issue with the Challengers due to the brilliant idea of filling the area behind the doors with foam for sound deadening. The foam traps moisture and the panel rusts from the inside out. This is the reason that I could never bring myself to buy a Challenger.

 

[BrianJ77]

Does anyone know if the DH models, especially the handling pack ones, have this same exposed hole? With a different aero package maybe there is an aero piece attachment, a differently shaped liner or something of that sort that would otherwise close off that opening? Hypothetically, cost cutting could be a reason that non-DH hp cars have this exposed. My GT pp was just shipped from the factory this week so I haven’t gotten to see any of this myself.

I, too, have a GT with the PP and the opening is there. As mentioned it does collect some trash from the road.

 

[C.A.R.]

My 2024 GT convertible has the openings behind the front wheels. My dealer has not heard of the problem. I just covered the openings with duct tape as a temporary fix until Ford comes up with a solution. As others have said, I cannot think of a reason for the holes but does anyone know of a potential downside to covering them? I have had the car since last October 23 and have less than 300 miles on it so I obviously don't use it much. Mainly because Ford suggests not driving the summer tires when it's below forty-five degrees. I'm in southern Kentucky and the temp is frequently below 45.

 

[TUnica]

Does anyone know if the DH models, especially the handling pack ones, have this same exposed hole? With a different aero package maybe there is an aero piece attachment, a differently shaped liner or something of that sort that would otherwise close off that opening? Hypothetically, cost cutting could be a reason that non-DH hp cars have this exposed. My GT pp was just shipped from the factory this week so I haven’t gotten to see any of this myself.
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Am I crazy for thinking this is a non issue? Not like covering that hole is going to do anything other than keeping out some big rocks.

In 1000 miles the brace that comes off my K member was down to bare metal, the chassis paint is chipped down to primer, stones were/are wedged in between the sheet metal of the fender and the chassis, stones are wedged in along the pinch mold and plastic rocker trim, stones collect in the protection board.

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