DIY Automatic Frunk open/close

[leemoknows]

I'm sure this is a stretch, but has anyone ever modified the frunk struts and latch mechanism with a powered setup?

I really like the idea of using my frunk. I mean, that's why I bought my '26 with a frunk option. But, I absolutely HAT how I have to close this sucker. From at least halfway open, I have to basically slam the lid down just to get it to latch. I'm not exaggerating here, either. it kinda hurts my feelings how hard I have to slam it closed and that makes me not use the frunk at all.

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[NY_Cade69]

Yep, being marketed!
https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-auto-frunk-kit

 

[NY_Cade69]

But, a simple pull down like the old Cadillacs would be nice as well...

 

[leemoknows]

Yep, being marketed!
https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-auto-frunk-kit

Not sure about that one. Still says "coming soon"...

 

[leemoknows]

But, a simple pull down like the old Cadillacs would be nice as well...

I agree, a pull-down setup would probably be enough for me. I'll have to look into this.

 

[Lackadocious]

Not sure about that one. Still says "coming soon"...

You can order it. They haven't updated the graphic.

 

[NY_Cade69]

Not sure about that one. Still says "coming soon"...

Ha, you asked :

has anyone ever modified the frunk struts and latch mechanism with a powered setup?

so, they did...
and now, thanks to @Lackadocious, we now know you can buy one, too!

P.S. I feel like animal control will come after me every time I close the frunk...

 

[markboris]

I'm sure this is a stretch, but has anyone ever modified the frunk struts and latch mechanism with a powered setup?

I really like the idea of using my frunk. I mean, that's why I bought my '26 with a frunk option. But, I absolutely HAT how I have to close this sucker. From at least halfway open, I have to basically slam the lid down just to get it to latch. I'm not exaggerating here, either. it kinda hurts my feelings how hard I have to slam it closed and that makes me not use the frunk at all.

And here are a couple of threads on this subject from some of us who have installed it:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/auto-frunk-kit-installed-on-mach-e.52432/

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...nboy-review-of-the-automatic-frunk-kit.51477/

 

[NY_Cade69]

And here are a couple of threads on this subject from some of us who have installed it:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/auto-frunk-kit-installed-on-mach-e.52432/

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...nboy-review-of-the-automatic-frunk-kit.51477/

You know, I bet EV-Vida could rig up a pull-down kit in no time at all! I'm not interested in the full kit they have, but a Caddy style pull down for the final latch would sure be interesting!

 

[MattG93]

Instead of slamming it, I push lightly until the first latch catches, then place my hands on the edge of the frunk and give it a firm push to get the second latch to catch. Feels a lot less violent to me.

 

[Zol-E]

Instead of slamming it, I push lightly until the first latch catches, then place my hands on the edge of the frunk and give it a firm push to get the second latch to catch. Feels a lot less violent to me.

This is what I am doing too.

 

[leemoknows]

You know, I bet EV-Vida could rig up a pull-down kit in no time at all! I'm not interested in the full kit they have, but a Caddy style pull down for the final latch would sure be interesting!

I think I'd like a pull-down solution as well. This car already has so many more "things" that can go wrong than any other car I've owned lol.

 

[Anvil Jr.]

Instead of slamming it, I push lightly until the first latch catches, then place my hands on the edge of the frunk and give it a firm push to get the second latch to catch. Feels a lot less violent to me.

You stole my thunder! That’s exactly what I do.

 

[NY_Cade69]

I spent weeks trying to perfect the one-step close, in the end, it felt like sadism, so I went back to the
Lower the hood until it clicks, then press the front (where the body lines meet the front to complete...

Instead of slamming it, I push lightly until the first latch catches, then place my hands on the edge of the frunk and give it a firm push to get the second latch to catch. Feels a lot less violent to me.

I spent weeks trying to perfect the one-step close, in the end, it felt like violent sadism, so I went back to the old 2 step...
Either way, the frunk closing is so jarring compared to the doors...

 

[leemoknows]

I spent weeks trying to perfect the one-step close, in the end, it felt like sadism, so I went back to the
Lower the hood until it clicks, then press the front (where the body lines meet the front to complete...

I spent weeks trying to perfect the one-step close, in the end, it felt like violent sadism, so I went back to the old 2 step...
Either way, the frunk closing is so jarring compared to the doors...

I'll give this a try today. My 2004 Mach1 hood did not close easy either, but it was advised NOT to let it latch then push it down. Allegedly, people would push in a dent in their hood, so I never took a chance and was being cautious with the Mach-E.

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