Engine Cover Kit Discontinued??

[machinist85]

Yesterday after I washed my truck I looked under the hood to see if the engine cover was wet. There was a few drops on the back side of it but most of the water dripped down the back onto the #4 coil. I took the cover off and there was enough water around the coil to saturate the paper towel I stuffed around it. I rigged up a splash guard from aluminum flashing that deflects the water behind the engine. The next time it's nice out I'm going to pull the #4 coil and see what's down there.

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[NotBudule]

Yesterday after I washed my truck I looked under the hood to see if the engine cover was wet. There was a few drops on the back side of it but most of the water dripped down the back onto the #4 coil. I took the cover off and there was enough water around the coil to saturate the paper towel I stuffed around it. I rigged up a splash guard from aluminum flashing that deflects the water behind the engine. The next time it's nice out I'm going to pull the #4 coil and see what's down there.

People that park outside are going to have the biggest issues down the road , drip drip drip on a cold engine , then short trips that don't get it hot enough to evaporate, then wash it , drip drip drip, snow... lots of seized plug issues down the road methinks...

 

[subquark]

Yesterday after I washed my truck I looked under the hood to see if the engine cover was wet. There was a few drops on the back side of it but most of the water dripped down the back onto the #4 coil. I took the cover off and there was enough water around the coil to saturate the paper towel I stuffed around it. I rigged up a splash guard from aluminum flashing that deflects the water behind the engine. The next time it's nice out I'm going to pull the #4 coil and see what's down there.

Thanks for posting about this water "leak". A paper towel's worth is a decent amount.

 

[subquark]

People that park outside are going to have the biggest issues down the road , drip drip drip on a cold engine , then short trips that don't get it hot enough to evaporate, then wash it , drip drip drip, snow... lots of seized plug issues down the road methinks...

Hmm, something to think about and especially in New England when it'll stay cold enough to thaw the water but not always evaporate it (2 minute trip to the store and 6 minute trip to the dump).

 

[Jason B]

Engine Appearance Cover for 2021 Ford Ranger | TascaParts.com

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
L1MZ-6A949-A​	Engine Cover​	$56.04​	1​	$56.04​
-W714647-S450B​	Engine Cover Stud​	$2.36​	2​	$4.72​
-W520201-S450B​	Engine Cover Nut​	$4.08​	2​	$8.16​

 

[Sped68]

New engine cover installed!

 

[DenyBlueXL]

Engine Appearance Cover for 2021 Ford Ranger | TascaParts.com

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
L1MZ-6A949-A​	Engine Cover​	$56.04​	1​	$56.04​
-W714647-S450B​	Engine Cover Stud​	$2.36​	2​	$4.72​
-W520201-S450B​	Engine Cover Nut​	$4.08​	2​	$8.16​

Tasca took 2days to to cancel my order (Out of stock) Here is a List of everyplace I tried to order from last week and orders were canceled out of stock and no estimate when they will be back in stock.

tascaparts. 97.
fordpartsgiant 74.11
autopartsprime 79.85
oemfordpartsfast 91.12
lascoautoparts eBay 94.03

Finally got one local at Fairway Ford $87. Placentia CA
As of Monday morning there was one in stock at https://www.orovilleford.com

 

[subquark]

New engine cover installed!

Man, already looks faster! Woohoo!

How did you do the blue on it?

 

[Sped68]

Haha yeah it’s definitely faster now.
I just used a blue paint pen and a touch of green for the leaf.

 

[mdformula350]

yeah no luck getting a new one, so going used route.

it seems the ford explorer L1ME6A949CD was a different part number however, looks identical to l1mz6a949a. it appears that the explorer and ranger are the same. seemed like the bronco is too perhaps. so ill search for both used options.

Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD Base Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD Limited Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD Timberline Sport Utility	2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD XLT Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Base Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Limited Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD XLT Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T 4WD Lariat Crew Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T 4WD Lariat Extended Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Lariat Crew Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Lariat Extended Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

 

[Grumpaw]

I just placed an order for one with OEM Parts.com, $52.94 plus shipping...site took the order showing it in stock.
Will wait to see if really in stock or if they refund $$$.

 

[Jason B]

yeah no luck getting a new one, so going used route.

it seems the ford explorer L1ME6A949CD was a different part number however, looks identical to l1mz6a949a. it appears that the explorer and ranger are the same. seemed like the bronco is too perhaps. so ill search for both used options.

Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD Base Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD Limited Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD Timberline Sport Utility	2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T AWD XLT Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Base Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Limited Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD XLT Sport Utility	2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T 4WD Lariat Crew Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T 4WD Lariat Extended Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Lariat Crew Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost A/T RWD Lariat Extended Cab Pickup Fleetside	2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

If it is indeed the same part, why would Ford discontinue it for Ranger but not for others? Unless maybe there is a redesign for Rangers.
BTW, when I searched E-bay for the Ranger cover, one for the Bronco showed up, at $349 new.

 

[micl9]

At the risk of the pitchforks and torches coming out claiming I am a Troll. Really people...
I will restate what I said in another thread.
I was in the dealer and asked about having my spark plugs inspected - referring to the TSB instructing to add the discontinued cover as the fix. The CSR looked it up and did confirm the cover was discontinued, BUT said there was a new one coming. Dont know what that means and he could not give a timeline.
For those that will not believe me. Get off your A$$, and go down to the dealer and talk to them yourself.

 

[SigOris]

Hmm, something to think about and especially in New England when it'll stay cold enough to thaw the water but not always evaporate it (2 minute trip to the store and 6 minute trip to the dump).

You can’t call it The Dump anymore. It’s The Transfer Station or Recycle Center. ?

 

[Grumpaw]

At the risk of the pitchforks and torches coming out claiming I am a Troll. Really people...
I will restate what I said in another thread.
I was in the dealer and asked about having my spark plugs inspected - referring to the TSB instructing to add the discontinued cover as the fix. The CSR looked it up and did confirm the cover was discontinued, BUT said there was a new one coming. Dont know what that means and he could not give a timeline.
For those that will not believe me. Get off your A$$, and go down to the dealer and talk to them yourself.

OK....so your point is....???

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