Fender wells?
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Fender wells?
Silly question time. My 2003 Expedition does not have a "flaps" (for lack of a better word) attached to the front fender wells to fill the space above the upper A-arms. The lower edge of the inner fender does have a row of small holes that looks like something should attach there. Every other vehicle I have ever owned has had this seal.
I know the simple answer is to look at another Exp., but none are close by and this is bugging me now.
Tim
I know the simple answer is to look at another Exp., but none are close by and this is bugging me now.
Tim
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Fender wells?
This has been a characteristic on Expeditions since their 1997 introduction. Some owners have used F-150 inserts to fill in the gap. Not a bad idea if you drive in wet or muddy conditions on a regular basis.
I wonder if 2004 F-150's still use these flaps and if they can be adopted to a 2003-04 Expedition.
I wonder if 2004 F-150's still use these flaps and if they can be adopted to a 2003-04 Expedition.
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Fender wells?
Yeah I felt there was way too much open area there for crap to splash up on the engine. I solved the problem by adapting the flaps that normally go on an Explorer to fit my Expy. A few cuts here and there and a few plastic insert bolts and the problem was solved. Seems like just another case where Ford tried to save a Nickel only to get bad vibes from their customers.
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Fender wells?
My '97 came with full coverage on the inner wheel well liners. Good thing too. If open, offroad gravel, mud, or sand, or winter slush it would make a real mess of of the engine compartment not to mention the open air K&N filter I used to have mounted.
