Need clips for Lower Shield air deflector

[02nbmformula]

Does anyone know where to find the metal clips that the quick detach screws go into on the air deflector that you have to take off to perform an oil change?? Maybe a part number?

Long story short, the air deflector hit something in the tall grass and detached itself, when i went to reinstall it, the clips where gone.
Thanks!

 

[peterk9]

Does anyone know where to find the metal clips that the quick detach screws go into on the air deflector that you have to take off to perform an oil change?? Maybe a part number?

Long story short, the air deflector hit something in the tall grass and detached itself, when i went to reinstall it, the clips where gone.
Thanks!

Have you tried the dealer's parts department? You are not the first to have lost them.

Peter

 

[Johnny Crash]

There's a cover hanging down from the underside of the engine compartment. I can't locate a part name or find the screws I need to reconnect it. The screw or clip towards the back of the piece is missing. Upon closer inspection, it looks like an air intake but seems to just direct air up into the engine compartment.

Is anyone familiar with this piece on the underside of the 2011 Ford Explorer and what the part numbers are for the piece or just the screws clips? They aren't like a Dorman and are metal with a flat head you can grab to turn. (see first two pictures for screw).
Pics at this link...

 

[sheltonfilms]

That's the Engine Underbody Air Deflector on Explorers with the Tow Package. There are 3 twist clips (two in the front and one in the back). These twist knobs go into inserts.

Have your oil changed lately? This has to be removed to get access to the drain plug. Most likely wasn't buttoned down when reinstalled.

 

[sheltonfilms]

Short part number is 10494 (search on fordparts.com) for the air deflector

 

[Johnny Crash]

Short part number is 10494 (search on fordparts.com) for the air deflector

Thanks. I need the screw for it. Is there a trick to searching the fordparts catalog? Nothing seems to come up and the screw is labeled "HM2" in the exploded view and nothing comes up for it.

 

[dco43054]

Mine disappeared after about 6 months - about the same time it was in a dealership for some work and an oil change. They never found it. It never seemed to matter.

My only concern would be towing at max capacity and any additional heat generated because of the load.

 

[stlcardinal9]

Does anyone know where to find the metal clips that the quick detach screws go into on the air deflector that you have to take off to perform an oil change?? Maybe a part number?

Long story short, the air deflector hit something in the tall grass and detached itself, when i went to reinstall it, the clips where gone.
Thanks!

Same thing happened to me I just reattached it with metal zip ties has held strong for 6 months now.

 

[SteamboatTK]

Does anyone know where to find the metal clips that the quick detach screws go into on the air deflector that you have to take off to perform an oil change?? Maybe a part number?

Long story short, the air deflector hit something in the tall grass and detached itself, when i went to reinstall it, the clips where gone.
Thanks!

Hi I am a new owner of a 2012 explorer LTZ less than 24 hours. I had exact same problem only worse , my entire deflector unit came off and smashed up on thoroughfare . I have the prices but need to buy a new one as it is too busted up to be affixed. Did you ever learn the proper part numbers for the frame inserts / clip nuts for the three twist lock screws? Could you please share any pictures you may have taken of the parts needed ? Thanks tom

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Tom.
Here is the lower shield that you need. Unfortunately, the diagram doesn't show the associated hardware you need. Perhaps a call to your dealer's parts department may get you that info.
2011-2015 Ford Explorer Lower Shield DB5Z-9910494-A | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

 

[edge928]

Resurrecting this thread, the frame clip part number is W716006-S439
Mine finally rusted and broke. Added image of what they look like.

 

[peterk9]

I noticed that those clips only show up like that on the Ford parts website. AutoNation and another site show this; 2011-2013 Ford Under Cover Retainer Nut -W716006-S439 | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake
The part number isn't recognized on the Rockauto site.

Peter

 

[Tgallo_916]

Found a kit with a set of four (four clips, four screws) on Amazon..
4 Pairs W716006-S439, BB5Z-00817-A Engine Cover Retainer, Shield Thumb Pins with Screws Nuts Retainers Fit for Ford F150 Edge explorer - Zinc

Thanks to those who went before for the good details and information.

 

[peterk9]

Found a kit with a set of four (four clips, four screws) on Amazon..
4 Pairs W716006-S439, BB5Z-00817-A Engine Cover Retainer, Shield Thumb Pins with Screws Nuts Retainers Fit for Ford F150 Edge explorer - Zinc

Thanks to those who went before for the good details and information.

Welcome to the Forum.

According to the Levittown Ford site, this part, BB5Z-00817-A, does not fit the 2012 Explorer XLT. It does fit the Edge.
However, the Ford Parts site shows it does fit. https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/h...train-skid-plate-clip-(at)-p-bb5z00817a?pdp=y

Peter