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Bug Shields for Ford Escape

25 messages,  Last post on Oct 21, 2007 at 3:35 AM

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#19 of 25 Re: bug shield [gheimur] by salmonella1

Sep 07, 2007 (8:14 am)

Replying to: gheimur (Sep 07, 2007 6:36 am)
Thanks for the info,
I did manage to install it, I removed the rubber piece completely after all, it fits better withoout it, looks good.
 
 One little bit of advice though: Be very, very, very careful when you attach the metal end brackets to the bug shield, it notes (10 lbs per squre in torque in the instructions), if you overtighten, it cracks the plastic. It takes very little pressure. So just snug, and don't forget the thread locking compound. (Locktite, ect.)
Good luck all !!
 
Sal

#20 of 25 bug shield installation by chucklesva

Sep 07, 2007 (8:27 am)

you also need to be aware that the 4 rubber bumpers that they provide, seem to fall off. i have lost one already. when i ask the dealer to replace it, he advised that they were no available and yes it was a problem, severval other customers has lost them. i am going to call ford customer service about this.
chuck

#21 of 25 Re: bug shield installation [chucklesva] by ladyblue

Sep 07, 2007 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: chucklesva (Sep 07, 2007 8:27 am)
I'm getting my bug shield intalled by the dealer tomorrow. I didn't want to chance installing it myself, although I've done them on other vehicles.
 
Ladyblue

#22 of 25 Bug Shield Woahs by gheimur

Sep 17, 2007 (1:10 pm)

I do have to say if the instructions were clearer and I didn't pull off the yellow dots. The install would of been close to perfect. Because I pulled of the yellow dots and maybe put the 2 gaskets that go around the screw opening in the wrong place( I am not sure because the instructions weren't clear. They should probably go on holes 2 and 5 instaed of 3 and 4. After installing the bumpers where I thought they should when I later opened the hood , I noticed cracks under the outer 2 holes and at the end underneath. WIth the hood closed the install looks perfect. I am also not too crazy where the metal brackets touch the painted surface underneath. I feel that vibration may eventually take some paint off.
I contacted the dealer after I noticed the cracks and they told me to contact Lunds as they are the manufacturer of the Ford accessory. I wrote them a letter and explained to them of the cracks. They agreed to send me a new one.
The new one is not the genuine Ford accessory but one made by Lunds for the 2008 Ford Escape under the AVS( Auto Vent Shade) brand. I opened the box and from the instructions the mounting seems simpler and I feel is better. It is held by tape underneath and 6 screws that I may need to drill new holes, I will wait to see if the old one eventually develops more cracks and than install the new one .That's my story..........

#23 of 25 Re: Bug Shield Woahs [gheimur] by chucklesva

Sep 17, 2007 (1:52 pm)

Replying to: gheimur (Sep 17, 2007 1:10 pm)
I was going to tell you about the shield cracking after the install. the same thing happen to mine and i was very careful not to over tighten the screws. i think the problems is caused by the pressure that the rubber bumper cause when holding it away from the hood. i also had one bumper fall off. doesn't appear to be the best design. thanks for the info on lund, i will be calling them for a replace.
thanks
chuck

#24 of 25 Bug shield slips by fuddy1

Oct 20, 2007 (3:17 pm)

I had my bug shield installed at the dealer a couple of months ago. Today the end of the left side of the shield slipped out. I opened the hood and notice that there is a hole in the shield that seems like it should be for a screw or somehting. I am wondering it the installer took a short cut and did not attach a fastener. Do any of you who did your own install know if the lips at the far ends of the shield that wrap under the hood ( where there is a hole on the underside) are supposed to be fastened in some way. I am worried that it is going to slip out again while I am driving and rub against my hood.
Thanks

#25 of 25 Re: Bug shield slips [fuddy1] by chucklesva

Oct 21, 2007 (3:35 am)

Replying to: fuddy1 (Oct 20, 2007 3:17 pm)
You should have a metal bracket that attaches from the hood to the shield on each end of the shield ie above the headlight area. there has been a problem with the shield and these bracket in that they seem to crack at this attachment point. it is not a very good design. i have a cracks at both metal brackets. also these holes had to be drilled by the installer.
chuck

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