Missing Part? - Strut Tower Insulator

[Will3]

I asked my dealership about it and they haven't gotten back to me. I plan to follow-up with them early next week. Like others, I initially wondered why the part was needed. After going on fordparts.com and enlarging the 3C078 part schematic (shown in post #10), I noticed a notch on the lower left side of the part (unfortunately, the expansion tank in the post #1 photo hides the notch). I'm now wondering if the notch might shield what appears to be brake lines located at the base of the strut tower. Again, this is all guesswork on my part, but I'm definitely following up on this with my dealer.

 

[metroplex]

Seems like massive decontenting, which is a bad sign since this is a first year release. Ford usually does this on the last year of a particular design.

 

[geezerglide]

Seems like massive decontenting, which is a bad sign since this is a first year release. Ford usually does this on the last year of a particular design.

Went to my dealer I told him I was missing, the fuel funnel, tow eye hook, rear underside deflector and shock tower insulator. He has all items on order, soon as they get in come in for install.

 

[peterk9]

Went to my dealer I told him I was missing, the fuel funnel, tow eye hook, rear underside deflector and shock tower insulator. He has all items on order, soon as they get in come in for install.

All on your 2014 Sport??

Peter

 

[northvibe]

After this thread I went out and looked. I'm missing this insulation AND the strut bar that goes across...

 

[ClarkG]

After this thread I went out and looked. I'm missing this insulation AND the strut bar that goes across...

Pretty sure the XLT does not have the strut bar.

 

[northvibe]

Pretty sure the XLT does not have the strut bar.

that would explain my loss at the autox I mean I see it is easier to get to oil but idk cheap part, maybe I’ll get it later

 

[peterk9]

that would explain my loss at the autox I mean I see it is easier to get to oil but idk cheap part, maybe I’ll get it later

Not sure if this is it. 2020 Ford Cross Bar L1MZ-16A200-A | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

 

[northvibe]

Not sure if this is it. 2020 Ford Cross Bar L1MZ-16A200-A | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

yup, I think that’s the part!

 

[Mikey*TX]

Well .......... There's a picture of my ex-wife on the back of the local milk cartons ........ But, I'm not complaining.

 

[northvibe]

Tons of these “missing” parts are on backorder so my order and installs will be a while :/ and now with covid, even longer

 

[hbalek]

Tons of these “missing” parts are on backorder so my order and installs will be a while :/ and now with covid, even longer

That's why I rushed to get my replacement tire ordered last Saturday, when I discovered a screw in it! My deflector was on backorder until 3/4/20 and I haven't gotten an update from my service manager.

 

[Mikey*TX]

I’ve noticed this part on some video reviews about the ST, and others are missing it.

It’s listed as an “insulator” and covers the drivers side strut tower. I honestly can’t see any purpose to this other than maybe sound absorption.

Engine Compartment Insulator | FordUS

Insulator Part#: 3C078
Usages: LH Only, 05/06/2019, Explorer 2020-

My Nov 19 built ST is missing this part, along with rear air deflector.

View attachment 178197

View attachment 178198

Dealer said the part number is not complete. The parts peeps could not find it using the p/n in your post.

 

[peterk9]

Part number is F5OY-3C078-A. 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental Strut Rod Insulator F5OY-3C078-A | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

 

[Mikey*TX]

Thank you kind sir. I shall relay that to my service advisor in the AM

 

[peterk9]

Mike, something was bothering me so I went back and checked that again and it says it fits 1998 - 2002 Lincoln Continentals, even though I had entered 2020 Explorers. So maybe that isn't the part.

 

[Mikey*TX]

Mike, something was bothering me so I went back and checked that again and it says it fits 1998 - 2002 Lincoln Continentals, even though I had entered 2020 Explorers. So maybe that isn't the part.

Hell, I'll just tell them my Explorer is really a Conti in drag ..............

 

[blwnsmoke]

Part number is F5OY-3C078-A. 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental Strut Rod Insulator F5OY-3C078-A | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

1995-2002?

 

[Mbrooks420]

1995-2002?

correct

 

[Dale5403]

I think post 10 in this thread is the insulator your looking for. I'm having it installed on mine tomorrow along with the rear air deflector. Also getting the missing tow eye. Shows as part number 3C078
Here's the link to it on the Ford website. https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/suspension/chassis-parts/insulator-11966225-1