2010 Explorer Front Bumper Rattling Loose at Fenders

[gdgiordano]

My 2010 Explorer has an odd issue with the front bumper. In the corners the bumper slides out of the grooves and falls down a bit.


The entire bumper was replaced as a result along with all the mounting hardware.


It happens more over time from vibration and happens quicker on bumpy roads. I am at a loss.


Any ideas? Is this a Gen 4 design flaw?

 

[Bill MacLeod]

Remove a headlight and inspect the retainers/brackets. The bracket is fastened to the fender and the bumper cover slides into the bracket. Quite possible that the clips are broken on the retainer.
I just replaced the right side retainer for the same issues you are having.

 

[gdgiordano]

Remove a headlight and inspect the retainers/brackets. The bracket is fastened to the fender and the bumper cover slides into the bracket. Quite possible that the clips are broken on the retainer.
I just replaced the right side retainer for the same issues you are having.

The clips are good. Everything looks like new. They were both just replaced. Am like 5 seconds from gorilla gluing them. This has been going on for 9 months now and I’ve had it haha. I feel this is the dumbest design ever.

 

[bobditts]

there should also be a screw in the fender well that helps hold the bumper in place

 

[Bill MacLeod]

Said screw holds the bracket to the fender liner. You need to reuse the speed nut from the old one.

gd - Have you removed and inspected the brackets?
The one that I replaced was broken in 2 pcs and had several of the clips missing.

 

[gdgiordano]

Said screw holds the bracket to the fender liner. You need to reuse the speed nut from the old one.

gd - Have you removed and inspected the brackets?
The one that I replaced was broken in 2 pcs and had several of the clips missing.

Yeah that screw is all tight and good.

The bracket looks like new(it is new). Definitely not worn or broken.