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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 12:39 AM
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Anyone have one of these. I found one on a 2014. It blends in real nice with the grill. You hardly notice it, but I wonder how much it really helps. The window sticker said it was a $150.00 accessory- Ouch. I'm assuming they are, or will be, available on the 2015's.

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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 01:31 AM
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I almost went and bought a bug guard. after researching it and asking several people and service reps. they mention it doesn't do a whole lot for bugs, just prevent some rock chippings. other than that just for looks.
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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 01:55 AM
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I would be happy if it prevented a few chips on the hood. I didn't figure it would do much for bugs.
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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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I think you would be happier with a clear bra (3m film protector, or similar product).

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I would be happy if it prevented a few chips on the hood. I didn't figure it would do much for bugs.
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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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Here's what it looks like on mine-Ford OEM shield.




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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 11:16 PM
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I had the factory ford Chrome shield on my 09 F150 and plan to buy the chrome shield for my new 2015. It's not great as far as a bug shield goes but I like the looks of it with the chrome package on the truck.

That said if anyone has a line on where to get the new chrome shield please share it with me. Dealer told me it's not available but according to Boatmans pics that can't be LOL

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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mypaford
I had the factory ford Chrome shield on my 09 F150 and plan to buy the chrome shield for my new 2015. It's not great as far as a bug shield goes but I like the looks of it with the chrome package on the truck.

That said if anyone has a line on where to get the new chrome shield please share it with me. Dealer told me it's not available but according to Boatmans pics that can't be LOL

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Got mine today, Ford part #FL3Z*16C900*B, paid $107.03 on Fordparts.com T.P.
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Eco-Mica
I almost went and bought a bug guard. after researching it and asking several people and service reps. they mention it doesn't do a whole lot for bugs, just prevent some rock chippings. other than that just for looks.
Here in AZ I got rocks tossed at me 5-10 times a day on the highways. It's ridiculous. I replace a few windshields a year when they finally spiderweb out. Last one was put in a month ago. have 5 chips in windshield already. I should get a bug shield.
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 01:03 AM
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Wow are these available to select from the Build page. Or at the dealership?

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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 007TRUCK
Wow are these available to select from the Build page. Or at the dealership?
Bought the shield from the dealers parts department. # that Valkrietp listed in a previous post. Installed myself.
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