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Nov 21, 2017 | 03:25 PM

#11

truckdriverguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yanki01

it's meant to be open if you have an Ecoboost F150.

I have the 5.0. Would it make a difference in any way, leaving it be or covering it up? I wouldn't think it would...

Nov 21, 2017 | 03:33 PM

#12

nineball

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i can tell you from my experience with a eco i have noticed absolutely no changes since installing the lower grille i posted.

Nov 21, 2017 | 03:34 PM

#13

RLXXI

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From: Big Easy

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Originally Posted by BCMIF150

Not necessarily. That space is empty if the truck was delivered and sold in state that doesn't require a front plate.

OP, you can always purchase a grill or something else to fill that spot.

This^^ my state only requires a rear tag so that gap was empty when I bought the truck. I've since taken care of the void.

Nov 22, 2017 | 01:17 AM

#14

M0RRIS

How's she goin' eh?

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From: South Detroit

Cheapest ecoboost swap I've done. If I'd have kept my center plate mount I'd mail it to you for free.

Nov 22, 2017 | 10:13 AM

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truckdriverguy

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The dealership wanted $18 plus tax for a license plate holder... I can get one on eBay for $10...

Nov 22, 2017 | 10:42 AM

#16

Combsy

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my 2011 ecoboost lariat has this insert in that hole

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanki01

i'm curious to why the two intentions were there in the first place if the previous models came with it blank? they didn't show the lower grille until the 2014 model. it's about $50 on ebay.