Engine Skid Plates or Splash Shields?
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Engine Skid Plates or Splash Shields?
After removing my air dam/spoiler, got to looking around the front end, saw the vacuum line that runs from the left to right of the truck. Is the correct part # for the skid plate/splash guard to cover from the rad, back to the transfer case as such,i have 2016 5.0 4x4 without any underneath protection, no skid plates.
FL3Z-16054-B
FL3Z-5D032-B
FL3Z-7222-A
which one will cover the underneath of the engine and provide protection for the front end parts and still allow for easy oil/filter access for routine maintenance???
Thanks.
FL3Z-16054-B
FL3Z-5D032-B
FL3Z-7222-A
which one will cover the underneath of the engine and provide protection for the front end parts and still allow for easy oil/filter access for routine maintenance???
Thanks.
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I have the offroad package and I'm going from memory here:
If you're looking for true, full skid plate protection front to back, the OEM kit doesnt provide it. I suggest looking at afgermarket solutions.
- The 54-B part: no clue about that part. Doesn't look familiar. Maybe it blends in with the main engine plate. Not sure...
- The 32-B part: Item #11 in the schematic is the engine skip plate. Not sure that's the corresponding PN listed.
- The 222-A part: That's the cover that goes over the back part of the engine and transmission. It's a flexible composite POS that's nothing more than a splash guard. You have to remove a few screws from it to drain the oil
- Not listed: Transfer skid plate
If you're looking for true, full skid plate protection front to back, the OEM kit doesnt provide it. I suggest looking at afgermarket solutions.
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I removed this after I changed my oil the first time. I can't see much use for it. It's flimsy, clumsy, collects dirt and is a hassle to deal with. The only thing I've noticed since it's removal is slightly more engine noise from under the truck at idle.
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Thanks for your posts, would there be any value in purchasing the FL3Z5D032B? Which would be the best bet in your opinion? which one actually provides any protection. Definately ruling out the 222-A.
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I'm not sure where that vacuume line you mentioned exists under the truck, so hard to tell what OEM PN will cover it up. Hate to say it, but a trip to a dealership with a quick crawl under the front of a truck with the FX4 might be the easiest way to figure out how the OEM solution works.
I've been looking into better skid plates ever since yelling "WTF..." from under the truck during it's first oil change. Thus far, the only company I've found that makes a full kit (or any parts for that matter) is RCI metalworks RCI Metalworks 4x4 Off-Road Body Armor- Skid Plates, Rock Sliders.... They've got some purdy pictures of their various parts online...maybe their pictures can give you an idea of what needs to be covered?
Good luck...
I've been looking into better skid plates ever since yelling "WTF..." from under the truck during it's first oil change. Thus far, the only company I've found that makes a full kit (or any parts for that matter) is RCI metalworks RCI Metalworks 4x4 Off-Road Body Armor- Skid Plates, Rock Sliders.... They've got some purdy pictures of their various parts online...maybe their pictures can give you an idea of what needs to be covered?
Good luck...
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And for my 1,000th post...
I just did some forum searching on RCI and found this great picture: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...he-engine.html
Check out the photo from NASSTY. Looks like the picture was taken from the left side of the truck, pointed toward the right-front. The 222-A part is that cloth (I called it composite) part front and center in the picture. The #11 reference I made earlier is the metal plate forward of that shield.
Side note: This thread talks about the the 222-A part protecting the cats from starting a fire. Does your truck have this option now? If it's a safety component, I'm willing to bet (hoping) it's on all the trucks. But if you don't have one, I'm yanking it off during my next oil change. It's a PITA and worthless for anything other than deflecting small rocks IMO.
I just did some forum searching on RCI and found this great picture: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...he-engine.html
Check out the photo from NASSTY. Looks like the picture was taken from the left side of the truck, pointed toward the right-front. The 222-A part is that cloth (I called it composite) part front and center in the picture. The #11 reference I made earlier is the metal plate forward of that shield.
Side note: This thread talks about the the 222-A part protecting the cats from starting a fire. Does your truck have this option now? If it's a safety component, I'm willing to bet (hoping) it's on all the trucks. But if you don't have one, I'm yanking it off during my next oil change. It's a PITA and worthless for anything other than deflecting small rocks IMO.
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I'm not sure where that vacuume line you mentioned exists under the truck, so hard to tell what OEM PN will cover it up. Hate to say it, but a trip to a dealership with a quick crawl under the front of a truck with the FX4 might be the easiest way to figure out how the OEM solution works.
I've been looking into better skid plates ever since yelling "WTF..." from under the truck during it's first oil change. Thus far, the only company I've found that makes a full kit (or any parts for that matter) is RCI metalworks RCI Metalworks 4x4 Off-Road Body Armor- Skid Plates, Rock Sliders.... They've got some purdy pictures of their various parts online...maybe their pictures can give you an idea of what needs to be covered?
Good luck...
I've been looking into better skid plates ever since yelling "WTF..." from under the truck during it's first oil change. Thus far, the only company I've found that makes a full kit (or any parts for that matter) is RCI metalworks RCI Metalworks 4x4 Off-Road Body Armor- Skid Plates, Rock Sliders.... They've got some purdy pictures of their various parts online...maybe their pictures can give you an idea of what needs to be covered?
Good luck...
And for my 1,000th post...
I just did some forum searching on RCI and found this great picture: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...he-engine.html
Check out the photo from NASSTY. Looks like the picture was taken from the left side of the truck, pointed toward the right-front. The 222-A part is that cloth (I called it composite) part front and center in the picture. The #11 reference I made earlier is the metal plate forward of that shield.
Side note: This thread talks about the the 222-A part protecting the cats from starting a fire. Does your truck have this option now? If it's a safety component, I'm willing to bet (hoping) it's on all the trucks. But if you don't have one, I'm yanking it off during my next oil change. It's a PITA and worthless for anything other than deflecting small rocks IMO.
I just did some forum searching on RCI and found this great picture: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...he-engine.html
Check out the photo from NASSTY. Looks like the picture was taken from the left side of the truck, pointed toward the right-front. The 222-A part is that cloth (I called it composite) part front and center in the picture. The #11 reference I made earlier is the metal plate forward of that shield.
Side note: This thread talks about the the 222-A part protecting the cats from starting a fire. Does your truck have this option now? If it's a safety component, I'm willing to bet (hoping) it's on all the trucks. But if you don't have one, I'm yanking it off during my next oil change. It's a PITA and worthless for anything other than deflecting small rocks IMO.
JKBrad, thanks for your reply also
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Cargo Master
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Well, that area is open on my truck too. It's not protected in the OEM package. The RCI plate appears to cover this area, but I'm worried putting something there will make it impossible to remove the oil can.
On a related note, I emailed RCI a few weeks ago with that question. Still waiting to hear back from them.
On a related note, I emailed RCI a few weeks ago with that question. Still waiting to hear back from them.
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I cant be the only one with this line just literally hanging there? Does this not concern anyone, it can be easily damaged or at least separated at the connection there in the middle while in heavy snow and such, what a terrible place to route this line! The RCI are definately good pieces, darn exxpensive too, moco should have placed some kind of shielding regardless of what trim level one purchased.
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I cant be the only one with this line just literally hanging there? Does this not concern anyone, it can be easily damaged or at least separated at the connection there in the middle while in heavy snow and such, what a terrible place to route this line! The RCI are definately good pieces, darn exxpensive too, moco should have placed some kind of shielding regardless of what trim level one purchased.
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Thanks onug for the info, here are the vacuum lines im talking about, or at least i believe them to be vauum lines, this is a very bizarre place to put something i would deem critical. This is the front end of my truck, id like to protect this area, if im driving through heavy snow, how do i not run the risk of damaging this line??
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Yes, that is correct
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I'm not worried about it, though. I'm fairly certain I'd rip the air dam off long before I damaged the hose.
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Just took a look on mine. Those of us with EcoBoost engines have a charge air cooler in that hole, so it's not visible. Just ducked under the bumper and see the same thing, I'm a bit surprised to see a vacuum hose there.
I'm not worried about it, though. I'm fairly certain I'd rip the air dam off long before I damaged the hose.
I'm not worried about it, though. I'm fairly certain I'd rip the air dam off long before I damaged the hose.
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Tom, could it have not been routed behind the cross frame member, as protection of sort? Or even if it was 1 piece and not the connection in the center of the crossmember, very bizarre. I gotta see about re-routing this, its like CSI, the engineers must have thought of this?? Anyways, its snowing a little up my way!!!
