ST Hood vs Water

[ljn21]

Rained for the first time this week since we brought home our ST. Our driveway slopes a little from garage down to the street, I had just pulled in front first when we got home and parked it there and didnt think anything of it. Had a few days overlap with my other company car so I kept driving that until the transport company picked it up. After it rained the first day, I happened to be in the garage and looked out at my ST and noticed the hood scallup filled up with water. Not such a big deal but if it stays there and dries/evaporates, it leaves a mega water spot/mineral deposit. Ask me how I know. Moved it around so its backed up the incline so the water drains off but something to watch out for if parking on an incline.

 

[peterk9]

I believe the hood design is basically the same as that of the 5th gen Explorer but this is the first time anyone has posted about this particular issue. Thanks.

Peter

 

[evilgeek]

i've noticed this too. not so much mineral deposits, but rings of tree pollen left behind by evaporated puddles on the hood.

 

[hbalek]

I noticed almost immediately after getting my ST a month ago! It is such a cool looking sculpted hood but annoying! I try to back in when I know it will rain so that it rolls off the hood.

 

[peterk9]

I noticed almost immediately after getting my ST a month ago! It is such a cool looking sculpted hood but annoying! I try to back in when I know it will rain so that it rolls off the hood.

Welcome to the Forum.

Peter

 

[Goodwrench]

If the car is parked on the level in the garage, does the hood still puddle water?

 

[evilgeek]

i think just if you are parked with the nose up

 

[Magee]

If the car is parked on the level in the garage, does the hood still puddle water?

I would venture to say that unless your roof leaks, probably not.

 

[MikeHTally]

If the car is parked on the level in the garage, does the hood still puddle water?

Yes, until a tree falls on it.