OEM bug shield Question
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OEM bug shield Question
Hey guys,
Just picked up the OEM low profile bug shield for my 2007 F-150 from a local dealer. The box it came in was open on the end so I gave it the "once-over" before I left and looked like everything was there. The actual bug shield was still in its unopened protective wrapping, but the installation hardware and instructions was in a zip-lock bag. The bug shield has the "F-150" decal on it but the installation instructions show a 2006 Explorer. The bag also included:
6 black drywall-style screws
4 bumpers with adhesive
Just wondering if these are correct of if they gave me a bag with the wrong hardware and instructions. Thanks!
Just picked up the OEM low profile bug shield for my 2007 F-150 from a local dealer. The box it came in was open on the end so I gave it the "once-over" before I left and looked like everything was there. The actual bug shield was still in its unopened protective wrapping, but the installation hardware and instructions was in a zip-lock bag. The bug shield has the "F-150" decal on it but the installation instructions show a 2006 Explorer. The bag also included:
6 black drywall-style screws
4 bumpers with adhesive
Just wondering if these are correct of if they gave me a bag with the wrong hardware and instructions. Thanks!
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You're missing the mounting brackets.I bought mine from Ford also.The screws (2) were only needed at each corner to attach the shield to the small brackets.I had to remove my grill,hold the shield in place,then re-install the grill.Along with the grill,the small mounting brackets hold it in place! 
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Originally Posted by bassaway
I have heard others mention bumpers. Did yours come with bumpers and if so, how many?
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Originally Posted by bassaway
I have heard others mention bumpers. Did yours come with bumpers and if so, how many?
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The design of the OEM (04-07) shield does not require the bumpers.
Bassaway,i'm from Prairieville,La.,thats why I asked if you bought the shield from Audabon Ford.
Bassaway,i'm from Prairieville,La.,thats why I asked if you bought the shield from Audabon Ford.
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The Ford shield I purchased had two pieces of adhesive clear plastic to protect the hood paint where the two brackets went to support the ends of the deflector; it did not come with any bumpers. I did not remove the grille, but loosened it up enough to slip the deflector in. Heard horror stories about trying get everything realigned when the assembly was removed.
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Originally Posted by BruceFX4
The Ford shield I purchased had two pieces of adhesive clear plastic to protect the hood paint where the two brackets went to support the ends of the deflector; it did not come with any bumpers. I did not remove the grille, but loosened it up enough to slip the deflector in. Heard horror stories about trying get everything realigned when the assembly was removed.
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Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter
The design of the OEM (04-07) shield does not require the bumpers.
Bassaway,i'm from Prairieville,La.,thats why I asked if you bought the shield from Audabon Ford.
Bassaway,i'm from Prairieville,La.,thats why I asked if you bought the shield from Audabon Ford.
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Uh oh! I bought the OEM chrome shield for my 06 Lariat off ebay. It came with nothing. NO mounting hardware, no brackets(?). The instructions (lousy by the way) is just a sheet of paper with some drawings that show that you have to remove the grill, place the bug shield and reinstall the grill.
Am I missing something!!??
I was just about to go outside and install it until I read this thread. Now I'm not so sure. Help!
Am I missing something!!??
I was just about to go outside and install it until I read this thread. Now I'm not so sure. Help!
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Originally Posted by silver lariat
Uh oh! I bought the OEM chrome shield for my 06 Lariat off ebay. It came with nothing. NO mounting hardware, no brackets(?). The instructions (lousy by the way) is just a sheet of paper with some drawings that show that you have to remove the grill, place the bug shield and reinstall the grill.
Am I missing something!!??
I was just about to go outside and install it until I read this thread. Now I'm not so sure. Help!
Am I missing something!!??
I was just about to go outside and install it until I read this thread. Now I'm not so sure. Help!
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Thanks. As it turns out, the ebay seller is a Ford Dealership in MO. My first step was to email them asking where my hardware is since my local dealer says they don't sell it separately. I'm awaiting the seller's reply...
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OK Guys, as noted my ebay seller turned out to be a dealer in MO. He apologized for the missing hardware and is shipping it. Now what?
The instructions that came with the shield are POS - just a few hand drawn illustrations that show removing the grille, holding the shield in place and replacing the grille. You guys talked about brackets and screws? What do the brackets attach too? There are no holes in the two tabs on the ends of the shield. The middle tab has a hole in it? Is drilling required? Inquiring minds want to know!
Seriously I'd like to mount this thing once the hardware is here but I've no clue where and how the hardware goes on and no, i have not opened the hood and removed the grille to look and see.
Instructional help appreciated from some of you who've done this before!
The instructions that came with the shield are POS - just a few hand drawn illustrations that show removing the grille, holding the shield in place and replacing the grille. You guys talked about brackets and screws? What do the brackets attach too? There are no holes in the two tabs on the ends of the shield. The middle tab has a hole in it? Is drilling required? Inquiring minds want to know!
Seriously I'd like to mount this thing once the hardware is here but I've no clue where and how the hardware goes on and no, i have not opened the hood and removed the grille to look and see.
Instructional help appreciated from some of you who've done this before!
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The center of the bug sheild gets wedged in between the hood and the grille. I do not beleive any screws penetrate this portion of the deflector. The outer portions of the bug shield and held in place my metal tabs that you attach to the hood edge, much like a paper clip, but more robust (dont worry, hood protector strips are included to prevent paint scratches). The bug sheild edges simply screw into these metal tabs. Its a pretty good design, in my opinion.