BikePilot, the aluminum definitely has a lot to do with it. Even your trusty Land Rover has it happen, here’s a quick link I found searching for “Land Rover hood flutter”, it took me right to the Land Rover’s owners forum.
Re: 2013 LR4 LUX Hood flutter and buffeting at speed, especially in windy conditions Both latches adjusted in lowest position and both firmly latched Both rubber bumpers screwed out to contact hood corners Minimal movement when pulling up on hood corners Have considered taking down hood...
www.landroverworld.org
And here’s one for the brand new Bronco with hood fluttering.
Darn this isnt something i'm happily posting about :( Today on my 'finally got my Badlands order in' test drive, Clearly could see hood vibration in the middle area. Which is the larger flattish are
thebronconation.com
Here’s on for a Lincoln MKC.
www.mkcforum.com
Here’s on for the Toyota RAV 4.
www.rav4world.com
And yes even Ford trucks have the issue as well.
Took my 2021 KR on our first road trip this week. I noticed that at high speeds (70 mph +), when an oncoming semi passed us, the wind would cause the front left of the hood to pop up a little before settling back to its original position. It was slight but noticeable. Never experienced this with...
www.f150gen14.com
All these vehicles have hoods of various designs, but the one common thing they all share are aluminum hoods.