Question about those "Explorer" and "XLT" body badges on a 2002 XLT.

Roadblock1945 · 06-26-2011, 04:07 PM

The shiny silver body badges that say "Explorer" on both the drivers and passenger doors, as well as the one on the lift gate including the "XLT" badge, how are those installed?

I assume two sided tape of some type? Do they have alignment holes IN the door itself. I've seen some where there is literally a hole in the door and a little peg goes into them to help line it up so it's straight.

I've seen others that were just slapped on there.

I ask because I'd like to remove them but I don't want to leave little holes in the doors and lift gate. I cracked my front grill and I've ordered one of those aftermarket cheapo things off eBay that is aluminum with no FORD markings or badges, I'd like to de-badge the whole SUV.

Thanks!

*jad2411* · 06-27-2011, 08:53 AM

No holes, mine say "Xplorer" and there is no hole where the E used to be

thechosenone · 06-27-2011, 11:29 AM

Oddly enough, I bought mine used, and there were no Explorer logos on any of the doors, no holes!

But I understand completely, some may have holes.

skeeter123 · 06-27-2011, 12:06 PM

I was just gassing up my 2002 XLT, and my daughter pointed to the "V8" symbol on the rear hatch, and asked if it meant I had a V8. She barely touched it and it just fell right off! No holes, just worn-out tape/glue of some sort.

*not8taxi* · 06-28-2011, 06:34 PM

no holes at all...just double sided tape...easy to remove...

06-26-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
Roadblock1945 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Question about those "Explorer" and "XLT" body badges on a 2002 XLT. The shiny silver body badges that say "Explorer" on both the drivers and passenger doors, as well as the one on the lift gate including the "XLT" badge, how are those installed? I assume two sided tape of some type? Do they have alignment holes IN the door itself. I've seen some where there is literally a hole in the door and a little peg goes into them to help line it up so it's straight. I've seen others that were just slapped on there. I ask because I'd like to remove them but I don't want to leave little holes in the doors and lift gate. I cracked my front grill and I've ordered one of those aftermarket cheapo things off eBay that is aluminum with no FORD markings or badges, I'd like to de-badge the whole SUV. Thanks!

06-27-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
jad2411 I'm a jackass! El Paso, TX blue 02 xlt & white 02xls Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,142 Vehicle Specs	No holes, mine say "Xplorer" and there is no hole where the E used to be __________________ If interior is to exterior and include is to exclude, then increment is to:

06-27-2011, 11:29 AM	#3
thechosenone Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastern Oregon '03 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	Oddly enough, I bought mine used, and there were no Explorer logos on any of the doors, no holes! But I understand completely, some may have holes.

06-27-2011, 12:06 PM	#4
skeeter123 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 XLT 4.6L Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 Vehicle Specs	I was just gassing up my 2002 XLT, and my daughter pointed to the "V8" symbol on the rear hatch, and asked if it meant I had a V8. She barely touched it and it just fell right off! No holes, just worn-out tape/glue of some sort.

06-28-2011, 06:34 PM	#5
not8taxi Elite Explorer queens, ny 02 XLT Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 620 Vehicle Specs	no holes at all...just double sided tape...easy to remove...