Do I need this part?

[SIL02SVT]

The rubber flap that runs from the bottom of the radiator to the bottome of the front bumper? I've pulled up too close to parking curbs a few too many times and have ripped the holes out of the rubber thing now it just hangs. Can I just take it off or do I need to find a way to put it back on. The only thing I can think of it doing is stopping rocks from hitting the radiator. If I do need it does anyone know where I can buy a new one?

Thanks in advance.

[tiffo60]

i think that one actually goes from the back of the heat exchanger to the front bumper cover, i dont have one on mine anymore for a while now and all seems to be well

[BC Lightning]

i think that one actually goes from the back of the heat exchanger to the front bumper cover, i dont have one on mine anymore for a while now and all seems to be well

attaches to the heat exchanger to the bumper, hods the bottom of the bumper a little more stable, but other than that you don't really need it

[slick-svt]

I noticed mine hanging down, it looks like crap I manged to fix it but if it don't stay up i'll just heave it.

[Ken]

I thought it was there to smooth airflow underneath and reduce drag...

[SIL02SVT]

i think that one actually goes from the back of the heat exchanger to the front bumper cover, i dont have one on mine anymore for a while now and all seems to be well
Sorry heat exchanger it is. But thanks i'm just going to rip mine the rest of the way off.

[Silver_2000]

it may be there to be sure the air coming thru the bumper passes thru the exchanger rather than taking the path of least resistance under the vehicle ....

Doug

[TXLIGHTNING]

it may be there to be sure the air coming thru the bumper passes thru the exchanger rather than taking the path of least resistance under the vehicle ....

Doug+1 But I don't know what difference in airflow it makes by removing it.

[L8 APEX]

It is there to force more air through the heat exchanger.

[Silver_2000]

+1 But I don't know what difference in airflow it makes by removing it.

You can assume that ford thought it was needed or they would have left it off and saved the $$ for the part and the install

[TXLIGHTNING]

You can assume that ford thought it was needed or they would have left it off and saved the $$ for the part and the installVery True. :tu:

[SIL02SVT]

Well does anyone know where to get a new one because mine completely desimated.

[BC Lightning]

Well does anyone know where to get a new one because mine completely desimated.

from ford

[SIL02SVT]

from ford
That sucks what is it about a 120 dollar part? I hate dealing with ford.

[L-Fever]

That sucks what is it about a 120 dollar part? I hate dealing with ford.

I just ordered one from the svt performance ford parts guy for $26 shipped.

http://svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141765

Ask for Steve.

[slick-svt]

I have an old plastic bedliner thought about making one out of that, or you could get a couple of fans. Well hell buy a afco.

[charlie]

This is Steves info

1-800-328-9552 ask for Steve or Mike M.