Chrome Bug Deflector / Hood Deflector for Ford Ranger with Photos

[thejeg]

Hello,

Wanted to share a few photos of my new chrome bug deflector / hood deflector. I had a hard time finding photos of it before buying it so I wanted to share them in case anyone would like them. I think it looks amazing! Installed on my 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat in Iconic Silver. Looks very sharp, gives a larger grill look and from a distance blends in with the silver. I bought it to protect from bugs and rock chipping on front edge of hood. This is the oem bug guard from Ford with Ford Logo.

RANGER 2019-2023 AEROSKIN CHROME HOOD DEFLECTOR
Details: Part No: VKB3Z16C900C

Genuine OEM

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[philanderer]

not a big fan of chrome anywhere on a truck, but that does look pretty good with the silver. does the ford logo peel off? if so, lose it

 

[Danager]

not a big fan of chrome anywhere on a truck, but that does look pretty good with the silver. does the ford logo peel off? if so, lose it

Agree

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

I think it looks amazing!

I agree! Cheers Julian.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Hmmmm, there is a member in Florida ( @JACER , retired firefighter) who has a beautiful red Ranger with the chrome package. John, I know you have a dark smoke deflector already, but I heard this calling your name.

 

[paval3]

Sounds silly to ask I know, but what does the view look like through the windshield in the driver's seat now with it on? I tried ordering the matt black textured version from Lasco Ford online, what a night mare that was... sent me the shiny smoke one instead even though the paperwork had the correct part number, they took forever to get a refund and they tried to charge me a 15% restocking fee even though it was their mistake.

Have been debating still putting a hood protector on, really don't want to see something sticking up but that OEM style (not the one with the lip from Ford) looks like it shouldn't.

So I'm thinking, this time I'll order from the local Ford dealer's parts department.

 

[JACER]

Hmmmm, there is a member in Florida ( @JACER , retired firefighter) who has a beautiful red Ranger with the chrome package. John, I know you have a dark smoke deflector already, but I heard this calling your name.

Yep, that silver deflector looks mighty good on the silver Ranger! It would've looked on the silver 2015 Explorer I had, but not so good on Pepper.

Now I also have a chrome bell that came off a fire truck, but alas, there's no room for it on Pepper though.
?? ?.

We're now in our summer place in Franklin, NC

 

[RedDakooter05]

That thing is gonna be hell for other drivers when the sun starts to set lmao.

 

[thejeg]

not a big fan of chrome anywhere on a truck, but that does look pretty good with the silver. does the ford logo peel off? if so, lose it

Thank you! Yes, the Ford logo is one of those rubber raised decals so should be removable.

 

[Roscoe P]

Love it ! I have one on my 20 Blue Scab with the chrome pkg.

 

[IdahoRanger]

I like it on with your color, not so much with mine.

 

[Big Bri]

I was thinking about getting the aeroskin 2 (the one with the fat lip) until I read some reviews that it can make the hood and wipers shake at highway speeds. I am now debating between the regular aeroskin and none at all. I only have 3500 miles on my Ranger but already got a rock chip in the area that a deflector would cover. Does anyone have any thoughts on the install as a DIY or have the dealer do it?

 

[thejeg]

Sounds silly to ask I know, but what does the view look like through the windshield in the driver's seat now with it on? I tried ordering the matt black textured version from Lasco Ford online, what a night mare that was... sent me the shiny smoke one instead even though the paperwork had the correct part number, they took forever to get a refund and they tried to charge me a 15% restocking fee even though it was their mistake.

Have been debating still putting a hood protector on, really don't want to see something sticking up but that OEM style (not the one with the lip from Ford) looks like it shouldn't.

So I'm thinking, this time I'll order from the local Ford dealer's parts department.

Hello Val,

After you asked I went to look, you can't see it from inside the truck. Not visible at all, got up to the ceiling too but nothing. Here are a few photos.

Sounds silly to ask I know, but what does the view look like through the windshield in the driver's seat now with it on? I tried ordering the matt black textured version from Lasco Ford online, what a night mare that was... sent me the shiny smoke one instead even though the paperwork had the correct part number, they took forever to get a refund and they tried to charge me a 15% restocking fee even though it was their mistake.

Have been debating still putting a hood protector on, really don't want to see something sticking up but that OEM style (not the one with the lip from Ford) looks like it shouldn't.

So I'm thinking, this time I'll order from the local Ford dealer's parts department.

Hello Val,

Checked once you asked, can't see it at all from inside, not even getting close to the ceiling. Here are a few photos to give you an idea:

 

[thejeg]

I was thinking about getting the aeroskin 2 (the one with the fat lip) until I read some reviews that it can make the hood and wipers shake at highway speeds. I am now debating between the regular aeroskin and none at all. I only have 3500 miles on my Ranger but already got a rock chip in the area that a deflector would cover. Does anyone have any thoughts on the install as a DIY or have the dealer do it?

With reference to this one, I can say I have not noticed any different with sound or wipers etc.

 

[paval3]

Hello Val,

After you asked I went to look, you can't see it from inside the truck. Not visible at all, got up to the ceiling too but nothing. Here are a few photos.


Hello Val,

Checked once you asked, can't see it at all from inside, not even getting close to the ceiling. Here are a few photos to give you an idea:

Thank you so much! That's exactly what I wanted to know! Thank you for taking the time to get those photos!

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