androck238 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I recently purchased a Hood Deflector for my 2010 Ford Edge SEL from my local Ford dealership, part #7T4Z-16C900-A. I got it the other day and went to installing it. Followed the directions to a "T", even used my torque screw driver to make sure I was only torquing the screws to 10 in/lbs as per the directions. Got all of the holes drilled and the screws installed. Went to shut my hood and it wouldn't shut. Open the hood to try and determine what was causing the issue and noticed that pretty much every single "tab" where the screws attached was spidered, some completly cracked with pieces that had fallen off. So I removed all of the screws and took off the deflector and in the process, basically every tab broke or spidered to the point where if I were to touch it it would break. I called the Dealership this morning to tell them about this and to see if I can get another one ordered, but I'm a little leary that this is going to be a re-occurring issue, not to mention that if that little impact from closing the hood/installing screws to 10 in/lbs cracks the plastic, what is the deflector going to do if a rock hits it. Anyways, I'm curious if this was just a fluke deal, maybe a plastic defect from the factory or if anybody has had any issues with the factory ford hood deflectors. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I purchased the samething you have, didn't even try to install it, looked to big and bulky for my taste also didn't want to drill. I'm thinking about the clear skin or the aeroskin but not sure about sticking directly to the paint?? Anyone used the stick on deflectors? Larry Northern,In http://www.partscheap.com/2011-2013-Ford-Edge-Aeroskin-Hood-Protector-p/vbt4z-16c900-c.htm http://www.etrailer.com/Bug-Shield/Husky-Liners/HL07029.html?feed=npn&gclid=CNXm3IDmzLcCFcZaMgodQBIA5A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Bemberry Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 hey guys for ur windows deflectors inchannel not the cheap tape on goto weathertech.com also they offer hood deflectors as well .... have fun with ur toys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incinerator Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I have stick on one. Its awesome and doesn't affect hood closure at all. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwolson Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 WeatherTech hood deflector's well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meierjn Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I installed the WeatherTech one as well. Sticks on great with no need to drill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I have stick on one. Its awesome and doesn't affect hood closure at all. .. Incinerator, Do you think it would damage the paint over time??? Thanks Larry aka 1edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up488 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have the stick on one as well. Looks great. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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