SOLVED: Engine Shroud Cover Missing On XL and XLT Trims?

[eBikeHauler]

That “ticks” are high pressure injectors are they not? Normal on DI engines. To correct one would unplug, but engine then would not run. Nature of the beast I thought??????????

They are the injectors but some are louder than others from what I read. My friend also has a '19 and his are nowhere near as loud as mine. When I bought the truck they were quiet - they became much louder after the 1st 500mi of driving.

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[levimac`]

I ordered my engine cover the 22nd of January 2020 from my dealer and the Ro says 76 for the cover and 46 for the bolts for 122.00 , never thought anything of it because I am going to use my Ford pass rewards for it , then I thought what, 46 for two bolts, no they are packs of 5 at Fastenal because Ford doesn't sell them in two packs. The parts man really didn't know for sure , anyway I cancelled the order for the bolts and went down and paid 3.50 for a pack of 5, don't need 5 but that is fine, I save
everything like a pack rat does, hardly ever throw anything away incase I may need it later.
Before I ordered the cover I looked under the hood of a Lariat to see what they looked like and also cause there are 4 threaded screw holes, 2 on the left , one in the front and one in the very back , must be for the other vehicles that use this mighty little four banger.
Smile , be happy.

 

[Ranger8729]

Just installed mine today. A noticeable difference in the injection noise. Definitely quieter than without the cover.

Went to Home Depot and got bolts for the cover. OEM is outrageous for small parts. Attached a photo of the bolts and 10mm socket you'll need. Worked perfectly for about $3

 

[gotwheels]

Looks better without that cover anyway.

First time I looked under the hood, I thought great no cover and I can see the plug wires. Now that's a truck.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

First time I looked under the hood, I thought great no cover and I can see the plug wires. Now that's a truck.

Hi Jon,

Still searching my Lariat to find the engine...so far only found the dipstick and the 710 cap...

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

 

[Robert Elmore]

I installed the cover yesterday. When I ordered I requested 2 of the mounting studs without realizing you don't get the nuts to secure the cover. I went to Lowes and got them and installed within a few minutes afterward. I personally like having the cover installed and I think it looks more complete.

 

[Toytec]

Engine cover discovered today on a 19 Rav4. That little bugger was hungry!

 

[Robert Elmore]

Engine cover discovered today on a 19 Rav4. That little bugger was hungry!

Wow!!! What is the cover made of and which animal finds them tasty?

 

[Michel Jeanneau]

Wow!!! What is the cover made of and which animal finds them tasty?

Rodents do; mice, rats and chipmunks. They use some vegetable base for the "eco friendly plastic" they use on things like wire insulation, engine covers, etc. One of those little bastards got in the engine of my 98 Ranger and chewed through my low beam wires...the joke ended up costing me $500.00 to repair (a new wiring harness). Some years later, a red squirrel got on top of my wife's corolla and chewed the wires to the #3 coil...another tunneled into the cabin air filter cavity on my Tucson and tried to make a home there...one got in my basement once and chewed a hole on the plastic drain hose for my maytag washer. Mice are no friends of mine, and we are in constant war, so I am glad my Stx fx 4 didn't come with the stupid thing

 

[ShadowKeeper]

Yep...you can get the cover, but the hardware is nowhere to be found.....

They seem to be going up. I can’t find them for less than about $70 with shipping

 

[Firestud5]

Just received and installed mine for $66.02. That was cover, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts. Free shipping and was from cheaperford parts.com. Ford dealership out of Sacramento.

 

[thewhiteranger]

I just put one on today - paid 98 with the hardware and I know its kinda stupid to complain about but why does ford not put this on? it just makes the engine look a little better. I remember looking at it when I bought it and wondering why it looked so plain - now I know. First world problems...... I know but it just looks more finished now.

 

[thewhiteranger]

Just received and installed mine for $66.02. That was cover, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts. Free shipping and was from cheaperford parts.com. Ford dealership out of Sacramento.

you got a much better deal than I did.....

 

[thewhiteranger]

It's Ford just being cheap. For 2019 Ford removed the F150 2.7L engine shrouds on the XL/XLT's too.

and the $10 ignition bezel as well..... I guess it adds up and most people don't notice Im sure. oh well, gives us something to do on our days off -- add pars ford "forgot" -next, the lower grill insert!

 

[Firestud5]

I just put one on today - paid 98 with the hardware and I know its kinda stupid to complain about but why does ford not put this on? it just makes the engine look a little better. I remember looking at it when I bought it and wondering why it looked so plain - now I know. First world problems...... I know but it just looks more finished now.

You will notice the engine noise is less also.

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