This is what happens when the hood flys open at 75 mph. It makes me very sad!
Darn it. I messed up!
My next door neighbor Gail and I were headed to Mandy's Birthday Party in Alvord. We made it to 161 and Rochelle Road cruising around 75 mph and then, "Wham!" the hood popped open. Gail was very impressive under pressure. I squealed like a little girl. I knew immediately what had happened. I had completely forgotten about the trickle charger and the block of wood used to keep the hood open.
They say a picture is worth a thousand curse words.
This is what happens when the hood flys open at 75 mph. It makes me very sad!
Drivers view of hood when the trickle charger is attached.
The hood is held open slightly for the charging cable.
The hood is held open by a block of wood.
The charger lives just under the car and is NOT visible to the driver.
The charging cable has a nice dust cap used when the charger is disconnected from the vehicle.
The block of wood.
This is what the charger looks like when you use the car but forget to disconnect it.
A lady backed into Sharon's driver side door Halloween night 2024. This is what it cost to adjust the door. There was no painting.
Taurus sticker in case repairs include buying a new car.
Taurus sticker in case repairs include buying a new car.
F150 FX2 sticker in case repairs include buying a new car.
F150 FX2 sticker in case repairs include buying a new car.
F150 FX2 Topper and tool boxes in case repairs include buying a new car.
Final Bill for 3-6-2026 Taurus Hood Repair .
