What's the rubberized material to the left/right of the radiator called? Just behind the grill. Mine is torn. Has anyone come up with a suitable replacement?

2012, 3.7, stx trim.

 

You can buy them from Ford. They're a little pricey. They are meant to prevent road salt and grime from entering the engine compartment and they also are designed to direct air through the radiator. I had a torn one, and I repaired it.

 

#5. May as well get the rivets as well.

http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2012/ford/f-150/xlt-trim/3-7l-v6-flex-engine/body-cat/radiator-support-scat

 

Thanks for the link. I found them after some quick searching. Look to be about $15 each. Not too bad if they'll last. It would be nice to find some similar material. I can take mine off and trace around to make a pattern.

 

Conveyor belt material would be my replacement of choice.

 

Hadn't thought of that. Next time I'm in WalMart or grocery, maybe I could cut a section from one of the checkout lines without them noticing.

Thanks for all the input. I just got this pickup with several little things that I want to get fixed up.

 

Excellant idea! I always go to Wal Mart when I need new wiper blades. With the F-150s being so popular, less then 2 minutes after I park I'm back on my way with a new/ lightly used set.

 

I'm a manager of a large public venue; we have 1.2 million indoor exhibit space and over 400 acres of outdoor space. Nonetheless, we get used conveyor belts from UPS; as, they change them out after so long and apparently don't wait for failure. Meborder is right, it is very robust material. We use it for a variety of purposes. We have this large outdoor area that is a high traffic area for pedestrians, golf carts, Gators (the light utility vehicle not the reptile) and the occasional fork-lift. During rainy days this area was not passable. The conveyor belt made a stellar road surface.

UPS has a major shipping hub just down the street from where I work; we have an agreement with them to obtain the used-up conveyors. They have a gargantuan package handling facility that has huge conveyors that move those big shipping containers that fit on 747's & 767's. . I know that doesn't help you get them though. Maybe you can try a local factory or a google search my be lucky.

Good luck with your new truck. They are great vehicles!

 

I bet an old treadmill belt would work also.

But, since this truck is new to me, I guess I'll go with OEM replacements. At least for now, and see how long they last, once the "new to me" wears off, I may try something different.

Thanks for all the input.