Scraping the undercarriage

[CTH621]

So I just went over some nasty steep humps in my neighbourhood. And I heard some nasty scraping in the middle of the car. What kind of possible serious damage could this have done to my car? I didn't notice any strange noise after the scraping as I drove home.

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[Chameleon]

None, just a scrape.

 

[Herr_Poopschitz]

How are we supposed to know? Jack it up and look.

 

[licktensteins]

How are we supposed to know? Jack it up and look.

But it's far easier to just ask the Internet...

 

[Khyber]

How are we supposed to know? Jack it up and look.

But it's far easier to just ask the Internet...

:lol:

 

[phrenetiK]

My miata used to be 1.5 inches from the ground....i smacked the frame rails on any kind of bump on the highway XD

you're fine

 

[Falcon01]

You scraped the piece of plastic under the engine (assuming there is one). You'll be fine.

 

[EcoSwag1990]

I've seen many a windowed block as a result of seemingly harmless undercarriage scrapes. I would take it to a shop and have them check your tire pressure as this can indicate a dented resonator.

I'm a mechanic

 

[DeepImpactGTny]

Once this happened and I lost my engine, so make sure your check engine light isn't on.

 

[113]

Check for bears

 

[berserker_sid]

guys... even beforw plastic.. there is the rubber in the splitter.. which also touches all the time... so its all good

 

[BBB]

imminent engine failure

 

[50hhh]

Most likely scratched that plastic cover underneath. I would contact ford and tell them they need to give you a new car.

 

[Danger]

Well if you have a aftermarket exhaust and have the screws pointed down on the clamps they may have been scraped no big deal. As others stated, the plastic shroud in front of the bumper may have been scraped. If you are stock height, I don't see how you could have bottom out unless you rolled into a deep pothole or heavily uneven surface. You will be fine better to scrape at slow speed then bang and scrape at high speed. If worried check tire pressure, wheel alignment and listen for sounds. Also stop trying to hit bears on the street!!!!! :gossip:

 

[113]

Most likely scratched that plastic cover underneath. I would contact ford and tell them they need to give you a new car.

Total loss. Hope he has gap insurance.

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