PIU glove box

[diveguy7]

Had the hinges on my PIU’s glove box (in dash) snap. I’m trying to compare part #’s but anyone have an idea if a regular explorer glove box will work or does it *have* to be a PIU’s to fit right?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[J_C]

I could be wrong but it's near unimaginable to me that a PIU would have different glove box hinges. Considering the crazy cost of shipping these days, I'd head out to a junkyard and harvest parts... or fabricate something more durable out of aluminum, depending on XYZ reasons/situations/skills/materials/etc.

 

[peterk9]

Had the hinges on my PIU’s glove box (in dash) snap. I’m trying to compare part #’s but anyone have an idea if a regular explorer glove box will work or does it *have* to be a PIU’s to fit right?

Thanks in advance for any help!

If you check this site and the Vehicle Fitment list you will see it only lists the 2013 - 2019 PIU.

Original 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Glove Box Assembly EB5Z-78060T10-AA | Levittown Ford Parts

2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility part # EB5Z-78060T10-AA - Glove Box Assembly

parts.levittownfordparts.com

This is the one listed for the Base Explorer.

Original 2016-2019 Ford Explorer Glove Box Assembly FB5Z-78060T10-AB | Levittown Ford Parts

2016-2019 Ford Explorer part # FB5Z-78060T10-AB - Glove Box Assembly

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter

 

[J_C]

^ Hmm, the HIGHLY detailed drawings are the same, but looks like the far more expensive base explorer version is "camel" (which I assume is undyed nylon?) color while the much less expensive PIU is charcoal colored? Either way, $262 + S/H, let alone $554 +, seems crazy expensive to get new hinges, especially if they're prone to breaking.

I found a... maybe... related video.

 

[MattMPA]

I pulled my glovebox to swap out the cabin filter. If memory serves, there are two plastic pins that are the actually hinges. In my case, one was a real bear to unsnap. Is the glovebox door broken, or just the pins? IDK if the pins are available seperately.

 

[diveguy7]

I pulled my glovebox to swap out the cabin filter. If memory serves, there are two plastic pins that are the actually hinges. In my case, one was a real bear to unsnap. Is the glovebox door broken, or just the pins? IDK if the pins are available seperately.

Its the hinges that hold onto those pins.

 

[diveguy7]

Thanks all for the insights so far. Definitely not buying a new one. Either will go junkyard route or MacGyver some type of fix.

 

[peterk9]

Thanks all for the insights so far. Definitely not buying a new one. Either will go junkyard route or MacGyver some type of fix.

Duct tape.

 

[cfd911]

They are the same

 

[diveguy7]

Thanks all. Got a used one and added another learning experience to owning an Explorer.