STBEAST Posted Tuesday at 11:14 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:14 AM (edited) I have a 2024 Edge ST with the factory installed tow package. I was under the rear of the vehicle doing an inspection and there appears to be a missing part. A heat shield. Where the rear muffler pipes branch off and head out of the trapezoid exhaust trim pieces. It looks like it would protect the rear lower bumper and lower trim pieces from excessive heat. There are attachment points to the lower bumper trim panel but no shield. I tried looking up parts diagrams and cannot find this rear heat shield but have seen it in exhaust installation/removal videos on YouTube. I am thinking Ford may have discontinued installing this part on newer ST models but didn't know if anyone had any additional information. For reference it would attach to the back side of the lower gray bumper trim piece that has the exhaust tip diffusers. Edited Tuesday at 11:24 AM by STBEAST 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted Tuesday at 05:34 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:34 PM I suspect you are describing the rear Air Deflector that is thoroughly covered in this discussion started by Forum member @Kclonn in June 2022... The part was discontinued and, more recently, in scarce supply -- though Forum member @rafeeki indicated as having a spare on hand in December 2024. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidoo Posted Tuesday at 08:09 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:09 PM Yes, I have a 22ST and noticed it missing the first day. I ordered the part and put it on. So cheap of them to do this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBEAST Posted Wednesday at 04:52 AM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:52 AM Davidoo could you give me the part number. Mine has the factory installed tow package. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted Wednesday at 07:21 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 07:21 PM I haven't looked yet but I'm guessing my 22 ST-Line with tow package is missing this shield. What is the reason to add this piece if it's missing???? I already added the missing hood insulation and ordered the engine cover with hopes of them dampening the noisy 2.0. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted Wednesday at 09:16 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:16 PM @fishx65: From Forum member @Kclonn's first post in the above-linked Factory Trailer Hitch discussion... "I just bought a new 2022 Edge Titanium and it came with the trailer hitch option. I noticed that the bottom (gray) part of the rear bumper was not attached to anything and flapped at hiway speeds." For additional info, see the discussion: Factory Trailer Hitch. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidoo Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago On 4/22/2025 at 9:52 PM, STBEAST said: Davidoo could you give me the part number. Mine has the factory installed tow package. The part number is KT4Z-5811778-D. It is titled as "Deflector - Air." When I first got the car I noticed how the back bumper cover over the trailer hitch was loose. Also, someone I know was driving behind me and they said the bumper cover was flapping in the wind. Just ridiculous for a new car, so I ordered the part and the dealer put it on for me. They were shaking their head about it as well. This part does a good job of stabilizing the bottom of the bumper cover. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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