Topic Sponsor
2009 - 2014 Ford F150 General discussion on 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 truck.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

EcoBoost Warranty Aftermarket Grille

Old 02-07-2014, 06:30 PM
  #1  
RJA
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
RJA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default EcoBoost Warranty Aftermarket Grille

Does anyone have direct knowledge ( dealer confirmation ) regarding aftermarket grilles affecting the warranty on EcoBoost engines? I am talking about placing an aftermarket grille in the empty space in the front bumper.
There are grilles available to fit that do not appear to significantly affect air flow while providing a measure of protection for the intercooler.

Please...dealer confirmation only.

Thanks in advance.

Last edited by RJA; 02-07-2014 at 06:43 PM. Reason: Typo
Old 02-07-2014, 06:35 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
packplantpath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,964
Received 584 Likes on 404 Posts

Default

Get some boost bars. Installed or uninstalled in seconds. Never worry again because they come off so fast. If concerned take them off before you go in.

Sold by forum member reider03.

You will almost never get a dealer on the record for these things. Besides, ford corporate has the final say regardless of what the dealer tells you.

But honestly,I don't worry about this one.
Old 02-07-2014, 06:37 PM
  #3  
MGD
former member
 
MGD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,092
Received 856 Likes on 613 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RJA
Does anyone have direct knowledge ( dealer confirmation ) regarding aftermarket grilles affecting the warranty on EcoBoost engines? I am talking about placing an aftermarket grille in the empty space above the front bumper.
There are grilles available to fit that do not appear to significantly affect air flow while providing a measure of protection for the intercooler.

Please...dealer confirmation only.

Thanks in advance.
Hi.

Wellsir, here's a pic of what the factory installed on this brand-new EB:



MGD
The following users liked this post:
byte (02-07-2014)
Old 02-07-2014, 06:44 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
sticker500's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 595
Received 103 Likes on 71 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by packplantpath
Get some boost bars. Installed or uninstalled in seconds. Never worry again because they come off so fast. If concerned take them off before you go in. Sold by forum member reider03. You will almost never get a dealer on the record for these things. Besides, ford corporate has the final say regardless of what the dealer tells you. But honestly,I don't worry about this one.
You beat me to the punch, so many dealers are inconsistent and this goes for anything aftermarket.
Old 02-07-2014, 06:51 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
TNHItter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Western, TN
Posts: 539
Received 24 Likes on 23 Posts

Default

Ford now has (and sells) an insert that goes in the opening that is under $50
Old 02-07-2014, 07:02 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
vozaday's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1,209
Received 146 Likes on 130 Posts

Default

+1 for boost bars. Love mine.
Old 02-07-2014, 07:11 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
feller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 13
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TNHItter
Ford now has (and sells) an insert that goes in the opening that is under $50
Do you have a part number for this insert?
Old 02-07-2014, 07:55 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
c-one's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alexander AR
Posts: 269
Received 43 Likes on 33 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by vozaday
+1 for boost bars. Love mine.

+2 for boost bars. It's the way to go!
Old 02-07-2014, 08:18 PM
  #9  
Junior Member
 
Sniperone308's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Georgia
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Need part number or link
Old 02-07-2014, 09:05 PM
  #10  
2013 FX4 SuperCrew
iTrader: (1)
 
Keith460's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Doylestown, PA
Posts: 425
Received 75 Likes on 56 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Sniperone308
Need part number or link
Part#: EL3Z17K945AA
Lower Grill Cover

Link: https://www.f150forum.com/f38/14-f15...rt-p-n-234748/





Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: EcoBoost Warranty Aftermarket Grille



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:29 PM.