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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 07:35 AM
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How many different grill styles has Ford produced to fit the 2009-2014 models. And, do they fit all models with out mods.? Thanks
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Here's one, '12 XLT with gaudy chrome package. Grille surround used to be chrome, had it PTMed.
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They made several different looking grills, FX4, XLT, Lariat, Platinum, etc, but I believe any 9-14 grill will swap out. This is the lariat style.
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 09:01 AM
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I think 13-14 models the grill attached slightly different so that 09-12 would not fit.

I could be wrong...
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Originally Posted by Gx2Lariat
I think 13-14 models the grill attached slightly different so that 09-12 would not fit.

I could be wrong...
I think you're correct.
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Gx2Lariat
I think 13-14 models the grill attached slightly different so that 09-12 would not fit.

I could be wrong...
You can swap all years 09-14 as long as you swap with the painted/chrome surround. 2 bolts and 6 nuts. Easy...took only 10 mins.

My 2014 with a 2012 grille:



Original 2014 grille:

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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 10:58 AM
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My 13 with a 10-12 grille
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Grille and shell are all interchangeable. The inserts are not, if you look at the 13-14, the corners are the same. The older ones the bottom corners are slightly more "sharp" than the top. So the newer inserts will not work with the older shells and vice versa. But if you swap the whole thing, youre fine.
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Originally Posted by eyecandynsx
Grille and shell are all interchangeable. The inserts are not, if you look at the 13-14, the corners are the same. The older ones the bottom corners are slightly more "sharp" than the top. So the newer inserts will not work with the older shells and vice versa. But if you swap the whole thing, youre fine.
You can really see what you mean, by comparing 'Tiger Stripes' grill swap, 2 posts above this.
The 10 thru 12 look like a 90° angle whereas the the 13 thru 14 are rounded at the bottom corners.
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