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As a Tremor owner I place it back on due to the fact I go fishing on the beach. And it is a pain in the butt and heavy. I think you should always put it back on.
I do not think the bean counters would let them install the shield unless they had determined that spending the ~$30 or so just for the parts was worth it.
Anyone deciding to toss it is showing they think they know more than the engineers and accountants that spending that money was foolish, and the engineers just put the shield on 'because'. Perhaps they thought it looked nice... kept the engine compartment clean... got their SIL/FIL/uncle a good fat juicy contract.... had a brother who installed them on the line and needed a job... pick your 'why', but it was bought and paid for, and goes into the vehicle cost for EVERY one built.
Auto makers will search high and low to lower the cost content by a nickel. Thirty bucks is pure gold when looking to cut costs. They would not put it on unless it paid for itself somehow.
It is yours to do with as you please.
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Anyone deciding to toss it is showing they think they know more than the engineers and accountants that spending that money was foolish, and the engineers just put the shield on 'because'. Perhaps they thought it looked nice... kept the engine compartment clean... got their SIL/FIL/uncle a good fat juicy contract.... had a brother who installed them on the line and needed a job... pick your 'why', but it was bought and paid for, and goes into the vehicle cost for EVERY one built.
Auto makers will search high and low to lower the cost content by a nickel. Thirty bucks is pure gold when looking to cut costs. They would not put it on unless it paid for itself somehow.
It is yours to do with as you please.
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I removed mine for daily use. I only add it when I go offroading. I think leaving it off provides much better airflow keeping everything from getting too hot.
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I just wonder if these plates are typical on modern vehicles? Admittedly I have not done DIY oil changes for many years now but I am contemplating it. I get your point but if the Ford engineers think they are important for the Maverick why not the engineers for other models and makes? Maybe they do.
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All hybrids have the standard fiber material plate, the Tremor and I think? the Ecoboost with the off-road package get a solid metal plate.
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It's called a splash guard by Ford.
For the hybrids at least there's probably stuff you don't want getting splashed a lot. Also saves sand and gravel knicks and also makes the truck more aerodynamic at higher speeds.
For the hybrids at least there's probably stuff you don't want getting splashed a lot. Also saves sand and gravel knicks and also makes the truck more aerodynamic at higher speeds.
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Well the fiber splash guard should be lighter and easier to deal with at least. I wonder how many shops just accidentally forget to reinstall them ?
Speaking especially for the hybrid... i will keep it on.
I recently did the first oil change on mine.
The worst part is the number of screws.
The shield itself is so light and easy to remove/reinstall.
7 months/10k miles in and it was so clean under there.
Benefits of keeping it on seem to outweigh the negatives IMO.
EDIT: should add .. prior to my first oil change ... i did consider keeping it off due
to the perceived hassle of the screws.
I recently did the first oil change on mine.
The worst part is the number of screws.
The shield itself is so light and easy to remove/reinstall.
7 months/10k miles in and it was so clean under there.
Benefits of keeping it on seem to outweigh the negatives IMO.
EDIT: should add .. prior to my first oil change ... i did consider keeping it off due
to the perceived hassle of the screws.
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I know of one.Well the fiber splash guard should be lighter and easier to deal with at least. I wonder how many shops just accidentally forget to reinstall them ?
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So really not that big of a deal. Just have the right sockets and such and get er done.
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