Michael Maloney

Hey guys....
new here but ghost reader for years...

i just replaced my 2014 Ford Mustang bumper. Replacement was very easy. But with the new bumper on you can see the hood got misaligned.

anyone quick tips? Could it be the hood latch? Maybe i bent something and didn't realize it before putting the hood back on.

any help would be greatly appreciated. Basically want to check myself before having to bring to the body shop.

TheReaper

That don't look like a simple fix. Do have a pic of the wrecked front end ?

Michael Maloney

Hey. I actually dont. Wasnt a bad hit at all. Slid on some ice last month and basically slid into them. The grill cracked alittle but damage came from the bumper just cracking. Onviously now looking at it..might have been harder then i think but wanted to ask maybe i could adjust the hood a bit. The bumper went smooth...easy..nothing needed to be forced into place.

5.M0NSTER

It almost looks like the hood is not closing properly. Are you sure the front bumper and latch mounting location is correct?

Or is the rubber hood height adjuster maxed out on the right side?

Michael Maloney

Thank you Monster...i actually have not inspected thoroughly as I waa just asking here quickly before starting to locate the cause. Now with your help ill be double checking those spot.

Gabe

Is the replacement bumper cover OEM or aftermarket?
It seems high in the middle in that picture



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Michael Maloney

Hood is a stock OEM. Did not replace as most damaged happened to center grill piece on bumpers

SpectreH

Hood does not look alaigned with fenders either. It appears to sit higher than the fenders.

Gabe

I was asking if the bumper cover is OEM, not the hood


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Michael Maloney

Hello Gabe. Yes bumper is OEM no aftermarket. Before i replaced the broken bumper i did notice the hood was raised alittle. I was hoping to check the hinges. Just wanted to know if any particular areas could be double checked for bends.