2021 Ford Ranger XLT Hood Gaps

[JustinTime]

Hey guys, I recently purchased a used 2021 Ford Ranger XLT from Galpin Ford in California. The truck was in excellent condition and one of their gold standard used vehicles. However, a couple days after I took it home, I noticed the gaps on the hood are uneven. Have any of you guys dealt with this before and is there an easy way to fix this? Thank you.

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[Bob902]

Mine looks like same. Ford. Quality is job one…..

 

[RedDakooter05]

Thats typical ford quality. Normal.

 

[JustinTime]

Can it be adjusted?

 

[canyonslicker]

Yes there’s the pads up front on each side where the hood rests. They adjust up and down by turning them. They might be stiff but they turn. Mine was like that too.

 

[Jamie Jack]

Buy American.....

 

[pickettf3nce]

My '21 XLT has the same issue, drivers' side is marginally larger.

I've seen mentions of the hood and/or fenders being adjustable to close those gaps up.

 

[canyonslicker]

My '21 XLT has the same issue, drivers' side is marginally larger.

I've seen mentions of the hood and/or fenders being adjustable to close those gaps up.

Raise the right side hood striker pad a bit at a time 1/4 turn. It’s in the front corner not on the hood. Turn it CCW, it may be stiff to turn.

 

[rang19ca]

It seems that most of us have hood imperfect fit issues. You can try the hood adjustment bumpers and see if that helps. Good luck and welcome.

 

[duckmansheba]

Hey guys, I recently purchased a used 2021 Ford Ranger XLT from Galpin Ford in California. The truck was in excellent condition and one of their gold standard used vehicles. However, a couple days after I took it home, I noticed the gaps on the hood are uneven. Have any of you guys dealt with this before and is there an easy way to fix this? Thank you.

Mine looks the same way

 

[Grumpaw]

Very easy way to take care of the problem........just a few simple tap's.....

 

[Chris M]

Very easy way to take care of the problem........just a few simple tap's.....

This is who we turn to here for solid, real-world advice.
Hear ye him.

 

[Grandaccess]

Same, but I thought it was something I might have done LOL, having had my truck in the air a few times a year.
there are adjusters?

 

[canyonslicker]

Open the hood and above the headlights you’ll see a black rubber hex pad. Turn to adjust. Go with the low side first.

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