[calam]

Hi everyone, I just picked up a black GT premium coupe yesterday; it is a very fun car. I have a question for all of you. I was caught in the rain this morning and noticed a pinging sound on the roof. When I got home and parked the car I tapped the roof and it sounded hollow, like there is no insulation between the roof and liner. I have never experienced this in any other car that I have owned. Is this normal? If it is that is fine, I can live with it, but if it is not I guess I need to go back to the dealer.

Thanks,

Chris

[hogpowr]

I havent noticed that in any of my s197's, might want to keep an eye on that.

[stlwagon]

I haven't noticed it either but I try not to drive her in the rain if possible. I'll have to pay closer attention next time.

[Classj]

The roof on our cars is not really sound proofed. So they sound a bit tinny in the rain.

But I look at it as, unless it really bothers me, I am going to leave it alone. As the car may not be as quiet as an M3.

BUT, I wouldent want it to be, and it weighs the same and is larger in every dimension and has a heavier drivetrain I believe.

[JC8076]

mine sounds like that as well. its normal i believe

[peewee-23]

Ya, same with me. Went to work last week in the rain. I got in the parking lot with it raining hard. Very noisy on the roof. I leaned the seat back and closed my eyes waiting for the noise to go away. A few minutes later, the noise subsided quite a bit but never went away. I looked at my windshield and was surprised to see it barely sprinkling. I would say Ford is saving weight by not insulating.

[mustangaretuff]

My personal opinion is anything to keep the center of gravity low. Less weight up high is a good thing.

Now why did Ford do this??? Well, to save money.

[Stoenr]

Agreed with all replies