2016 LTD - Accident day of pay off(Paint codes)

[Jiminva]

I've heard these stories but never experienced it myself -- I received the Title to my 2016 Explorer after paying off the loan. 52 minutes later I was struck from behind by an idiot who cannot drive on snow "dusted" roads. Anyway, collision shop is telling me FORD DOES NOT HAVE A PAINT CODE FOR THE HITCH COVER - SO - WE MUST REMOVE THE ENTIRE LOWER BUMPER AND PAINT IT AS BEST WE CAN MATCH. // Im going to the dealership to get the paint codes unless you all know of a site that has accurate codes? GRATEFUL IN ADVANCE, Jim

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Seems surprising at this point, as the 16's have been out for a while now and sorry to hear of the accident.

 

[ocracokeBound]

Wouldn't you just buy a hitch cover with the same color? http://www.amazon.com/Ford-CAP-BB5Z-17F000-BA/dp/B008Y81EKU

 

[Jiminva]

Wouldn't you just buy a hitch cover with the same color? http://www.amazon.com/Ford-CAP-BB5Z-17F000-BA/dp/B008Y81EKU

Thank yo for that ! -- Looks like an option for sure -- USAA is telling me the 2016 part cannot be purchased "painted" -- only primed. I shall continue "exploring" this issue.

 

[Jiminva]

I just spoke w Tedd Britt Chantilly VA - Parts. I was told NOT to come into the dealership because Parts personnel cannot go outside. I was told to give them the VIN over the phone and they would tell me if it comes painted or primed. So I'll give that a try. Will advise.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Parts people can't go outside? wow!

 

[Jiminva]

No real shocker here:
- I used the Ford "blow up" parts schematic
- The part is 17F000
- It can be ordered for my VIN
- It comes painted to match
- $80
- Collision shop was $259 and they aid Ford can't ship painted
Now I'll see what USAA says.
Will advise

 

[blwnsmoke]

Wouldn't you just buy a hitch cover with the same color? http://www.amazon.com/Ford-CAP-BB5Z-17F000-BA/dp/B008Y81EKU

That cover is for a 11-15. Just had a discussion on here about that cover on a 16 and from how the conversation went, it is not the same cover.

 

[ocracokeBound]

Sorry blwnsmoke didn't know they were updated.

 

[blwnsmoke]

Sorry blwnsmoke didn't know they were updated.

No worries, as I said I just found that out myself yesterday after telling someone how to remove the cover on their 16 based on the 11-15 cover.

 

[ocracokeBound]

Actually I am not sure how they would paint the thing, that sort of hard plastic is normally mixed to the color you want it. Or at least that is the way I have seen it.

 

[Jiminva]

That cover is for a 11-15. Just had a discussion on here about that cover on a 16 and from how the conversation went, it is not the same cover.

Copy - I see now you were referring to the one on Amazon -- the one I found on Ford site and asked the dealer about was for my 2016 through Ford. Thnx, Jim

 

[jade97]

My sport came with a damaged hitch cover and the dealer had to paint to match, using the Ford paint code. The sport's is black.

If it is a real bodyshop, they can match the paint.

 

[Jiminva]

Thnx for the info on here. On Friday I got to Ted Britt Ford in Chantilly - Parts Mgr looked it up. The hitch cover arrives to them PRIMED -- dealership paints it on site - total is $160.00. I ordered it. Will let yall know. Thnx again, Jim

 

[peterk9]

Thnx for the info on here. On Friday I got to Ted Britt Ford in Chantilly - Parts Mgr looked it up. The hitch cover arrives to them PRIMED -- dealership paints it on site - total is $160.00. I ordered it. Will let yall know. Thnx again, Jim

It's not unusual for these types of parts to not come painted. Same thing happened with a front right sensor they had to replace on my 2011. Body shop had to paint it. Actually makes sense. I would think that the paint code for the cover would be the same as for the vehicle itself.

Peter

 

[1995E]

It's not unusual for these types of parts to not come painted. Same thing happened with a front right sensor they had to replace on my 2011. Body shop had to paint it. Actually makes sense. I would think that the paint code for the cover would be the same as for the vehicle itself.

Peter

Based on what I've seen, the paint seems to be a silver finish on the lower bumper where the hitch cover is.

 

[peterk9]

Based on what I've seen, the paint seems to be a silver finish on the lower bumper where the hitch cover is.

It seems you are correct. I had been envisioning the previous model years.

Peter

 

[Summers22]

Was there ever a paint code for the silver on the front and rear bumpers given for 2016's? I have a few scratches and Ford tells me there is no code for it.

 

[peterk9]

Was there ever a paint code for the silver on the front and rear bumpers given for 2016's? I have a few scratches and Ford tells me there is no code for it.

Just did a quick internet search and came up with this site; http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/ford/2016/explorer/
What you're looking for could be the first colour 'Silver Gray Metallic' since I believe the body colour of the silver 2016 is called Ingot Silver Metallic and there was no other silver body colour offered. When I checked another site the Silver Gray Metallic did not show. Just the "Ingot" one. Have you checked with your dealer or their body shop?

Peter

 

[Summers22]

Yes, I just left the dealer and called Ford corporate. Ford corporate gave me a paint code of CLFB5. Dealer said its not a good code and no googling shows it either. Dealer is giving me a bottle of UX silver ingot to use, since it appears close enough. I will update this thread if it is indeed UX.

I also called automotivetouchup, they said even with my VIN I provided, that they show no code for the silver on the front and rear bumpers......