Under hood heat shield or insulation

[NotMyPorsche]

I picked up a new 2023 Expedition Limited (minus the second row one-touch windows, auto start/stop and hands-free lift gate of course!). After accepting delivery, I popped the hood and noticed the absence of any insulation. In every other vehicle I've owned it's been there. Is this another covid/supply chain issue, or is my new truck just missing it? Curious if everyone else has one.

 

[Dahammer]

I picked up a new 2023 Expedition Limited (minus the second row one-touch windows, auto start/stop and hands-free lift gate of course!). After accepting delivery, I popped the hood and noticed the absence of any insulation. In every other vehicle I've owned it's been there. Is this another covid/supply chain issue, or is my new truck just missing it? Curious if everyone else has one.

I picked up a 2023 King Ranch Max last week and noticed the same thing—no insulation under the hood.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I picked up a new 2023 Expedition Limited (minus the second row one-touch windows, auto start/stop and hands-free lift gate of course!). After accepting delivery, I popped the hood and noticed the absence of any insulation. In every other vehicle I've owned it's been there. Is this another covid/supply chain issue, or is my new truck just missing it? Curious if everyone else has one.

This is evidence of Ford’s policy of raising new-vehicle prices repeatedly, and removing content.

 

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This is evidence of Ford’s policy of raising new-vehicle prices repeatedly, and removing content.

Is that exclusive to Ford?

 

[LazSlate]

Nothing at all? its 100% metal? There should be a thin black pad in the middle.

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[SyndicateZ]

I just took delivery of a 23 Expedition as well. Atleast yours was delivered with a hood..

 

[JExpedition07]

None on my November build 2023 F-150. My buddies 2021 F-150 has one. I’m going to put it in the cost cutting category. You know, where they cut their costs and raise the MSRP of course

 

[SyndicateZ]

Id go to the dealer and demand the insulation. Without it, the hoods paint will bubble and peel and the hood will warp over time

 

[Bmac1955]

Id go to the dealer and demand the insulation. Without it, the hoods paint will bubble and peel and the hood will warp over time

I would think sitting in the hot sun to have the same effect if not being driven to move the heat. I suppose we will have to wait and see. The hoods are aluminum just keep it clean and a good wax. Just my opinion for what it's worth.

 

[Dahammer]

I will call my local Ford parts dealer and see if they have it (hood insulation) or if it's listed in the catalog. If I remember correctly, back in 2015, my expedition didn't include hood insulation, and I had to order one from the dealership. It was an easy install.