DannG Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Just looking under the bonnet of the car and saw what I can only describe as a small black bag packed with sponge/foam clippings stuffed down by the side of the door. It’s looks very…amateur…so wondering if this is supposed to be there or not… …but if so, if it’s dislodged as it doesn’t look like it’s in the right place…looks like someone has just placed it there randomly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 That, you may not believe it is exactly how Ford built it !!!! It's not a mistake or some random bit of rubbish, they "designed" it like that. What you are missing is the plastic drain covers that would hide that and stops the water running down the inside of the wing. They were fitted on cars before 2020, but then discontinued as a further cost cutting exersice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannG Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, unofix said: That, you may not believe it is exactly how Ford built it !!!! It's not a mistake or some random bit of rubbish, they "designed" it like that. What you are missing is the plastic drain covers that would hide that and stops the water running down the inside of the wing. They were fitted on cars before 2020, but then discontinued as a further cost cutting exersice OMG. That’s crazy! I’m shocked it equally not shocked…unbelievable that they can cost cut things like this but still charge more for the cars. Wow. Looks like I might have to invest in some covers then as it looks terrible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannG Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Add this to the fact that when I shut a door on the car it sounds like it’s hollow and going to fall off and it literally makes me feel like I’m driving a car made out of sheet metal and paper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, DannG said: made out of sheet metal and paper Nearly, they are now using Tin Foil 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 41 minutes ago, unofix said: It's not a mistake or some random bit of rubbish, they "designed" it like that... Is it some kind of noise insulation attempt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannG Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 minute ago, unofix said: Nearly, they are now using Tin Foil 🤣 Basically!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 It hides the Alarm sounder unit, and possibly also helps to deaden the hollow sound of the wings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannG Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 minute ago, StephenFord said: Is it some kind of noise insulation attempt? No idea. Looks like the crap they put in your oversized amazon box to stop your pack of 3 biros flailing about! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannG Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 minute ago, unofix said: It hides the Alarm sounder unit, and possibly also helps to deaden the hollow sound of the wings Ah useful to know. I did wonder what that silver box was. Part of me was wondering if that would get “hot” and set the bag on fire 🔥 😂 #WouldntSurpriseMe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Have a read of this thread, it has the part numbers of the drip trays: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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