FYI -- front license plate bracket for 2020+ Ford Explorer ST

[other car a rickshaw]

Hey -- I recently purchased a used 2020 Ford Explorer ST and it didn't have the front license plate bracket.

I did numerous google searches and couldn't nail down the Ford OEM part #.

After a visit to parts counter at local Ford dealership, here's the part #.

 

[peterk9]

Original 2020-2021 Ford Explorer License Bracket LB5Z-17A385-DB | Levittown Ford Parts

2020-2021 Ford Explorer part # LB5Z-17A385-DB - License Bracket

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter

 

[other car a rickshaw]

The guys at parts counter told me to affix this to vehicle using plastic rivets. The FORD OEM rivet is more than $6/each (you'll need three). That price seemed insane but in retrospect I should have just paid the $$$.

Flash forward 2-3 amazon orders and crappy product quality, this is what I ended up using.

These worked consistently, did not break or shatter, and seemed to hold well on various tests. Amazon description. The basic summary: you get quantity thirty to play around with vs the 1-2 you would get from Ford dealership for same $$.
Reminder you need quantity THREE rivets for the job.

Rexka 30pcs 1/4 Fender Flare & Fender Liner Body Blind Rivets Compatible with Ford 91-96 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 05-10 Grand Cherokee WK & 06-10 Commander XK GM 14063981 Chrysler 6500911 Ford N803043-S​

 

[peterk9]

Original 2002-2022 Ford Plastic Rivet 6.3 X 11.0 MM -W704342-S300 | Levittown Ford Parts

2002-2022 Ford part # -W704342-S300 - Plastic Rivet 6.3 X 11.0 MM

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter