Factory FX4 Skid Plate

[FL.ranger]

Good find. I’m on the hunt.

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[Rene Michaels]

OK, so I can confirm that I do NOT have any of the four parts for the skid plate on my Lariat 4x2.

 

[Mokume]

OK, so I can confirm that I do NOT have any of the four parts for the skid plate on my Lariat 4x2.

Ditto with my 2020 Lariat 4x2 with the FX-2 package.
I am particularly concerned with the EPAS vulnerability, so I ordered item 5C076 locally, cheap insurance for just $75.00.

 

[Rene Michaels]

Ditto with my 2020 Lariat 4x2 with the FX-2 package.
I am particularly concerned with the EPAS vulnerability, so I ordered item 5C076 locally, cheap insurance for just $75.00.

Yeah, just that little air dam isn't much protection. I plan to order and add all four parts when I take mine in for the taillight recall ...still waiting on the letter that says they have the replacement part in stock!

 

[t4thfavor]

I have the FX4, and the gas tank skid is literally the same plastic as the gas tank is made out of. Has anyone found that their gas tank skid is metal like the ones from the older Rangers?

Also I'm still looking for something to cover my trans pan with. I think a reasonably capable metal fab person (I may just qualify) could build something and slip it in-between the bolts on the front and rear skid plates.

 

[Mokume]

I have the FX4, and the gas tank skid is literally the same plastic as the gas tank is made out of. Has anyone found that their gas tank skid is metal like the ones from the older Rangers?

Also I'm still looking for something to cover my trans pan with. I think a reasonably capable metal fab person (I may just qualify) could build something and slip it in-between the bolts on the front and rear skid plates.

Wow, I sure hope the EPAS skid plate I ordered for $78 is not plastic, would you do me a tremendous favor and check this plate's material on your FX-4 when you have the opportunity please?

It's the plate directly under the electronic power steering gear.

Thanks!

 

[t4thfavor]

Wow, I sure hope the EPAS skid plate I ordered for $78 is not plastic, would you do me a tremendous favor and check this plate's material on your FX-4 when you have the opportunity please?

It's the plate directly under the electronic power steering gear.

Thanks!

No, the only plate I've found to be plastic is the gas tank. Everything else is a substantial piece of steel.

 

[Nutty 5.0]

Ours is plastic. My 10 F150 FX4 was also a fuel tank ”plate” in plastic as well.

 

[Mokume]

No, the only plate I've found to be plastic is the gas tank. Everything else is a substantial piece of steel.

Mahalo Chance for checking, I really appreciate it. For $78 it better be metal, or,lol some sort of "nanoplastic"!
Thanks also for your comprehensive response about my proposed networking, I'll definitely look into it.

 

[Zetterbeard]

After reading through this I am still a little confused on a couple things, wondering if anyone could clarify.


I have an XLT with 301A and Black Appearance Package and would like to install the 5D032-B skid plate from the FX packages (mostly for looks) and am wondering if I have or need any other parts to do a swap. From the below image I cannot tell if 5D032-A is needed as well.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

After reading through this I am still a little confused on a couple things, wondering if anyone could clarify.


I have an XLT with 301A and Black Appearance Package and would like to install the 5D032-B skid plate from the FX packages (mostly for looks) and am wondering if I have or need any other parts to do a swap. From the below image I cannot tell if 5D032-A is needed as well.

Hi Zach,

You do not need the 5D032A.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[psweeney]

Yep. I’d like to see something to protect the trans pan.

Thanks for the clarification! either way, still sketchy for an offroader

Stay tuned, something is in the pipeline ??

 

[FL.ranger]

Put mine on, very easy.

 

[Zetterbeard]

Just received my 5D032B yesterday. Scrubbed it down with steel wool and put four coats of Herculiner on it today for aesthetics and scuff resistance. Waiting for it to dry overnight before installing. One (and-a-half) questions for those that have worked with these: Does the 5D032A stay in place? It almost seems redundant, they are very close in coverage. I do assume they should both be in place, but just want to double check. Also has anyone swapped their lower grille that has skids? I haven't mucked around with the lower grille much, but it seems like you need to get into the rear side of the bumper to remove it.

 

[Zetterbeard]

Just received my 5D032B yesterday. Scrubbed it down with steel wool and put four coats of Herculiner on it today for aesthetics and scuff resistance. Waiting for it to dry overnight before installing. One (and-a-half) questions for those that have worked with these: Does the 5D032A stay in place? It almost seems redundant, they are very close in coverage. I do assume they should both be in place, but just want to double check. Also has anyone swapped their lower grille that has skids? I haven't mucked around with the lower grille much, but it seems like you need to get into the rear side of the bumper to remove it.

Well, I put it on today and am satisfied with the results. The Herculiner looks great so far (obviously minimal driving) and matches the rest of the truck. Anyone want to buy a 5D032A for their 2WD?

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