Front Air Dam / Valence Replacement

[4dRunningMan]

So, in a previous post, I mentioned I hit a tire on the highway going about 70 mph and it broke the front air dam/valence (P/N ML34-17D997). It was hanging and when I got home, I was able to remove it just behind, inside the front wheel well. This leads me to believe I can install another one. I called the Ford dealer and they're saying it's 5 hours labor, plus the part, so it's looking like it'll be well over $500 because to install it, they need to remove the front bumper. Is this accurate? Why would they need to remove the front bumper if I was able to remove it (one side at least) without the removal of the bumper?

I know this improves gas mileage and I'd like to have it replaced. Thoughts on this?

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[AHenry014]

Looks very easy to replace in your driveway.

 

[4dRunningMan]

Damned dealerships! Thanks for that info Bro!

 

[9663mu]

Yep super easy to replace and install just a few extra bolts/etc.
It makes me angry and sad that we have so many stealerships . Not all of them but a good majority are just shady

 

[JCM]

Probably lots of us in the same scenario, but I have removed mine and have the motors/dam available if you need the parts.

 

[4dRunningMan]

Probably lots of us in the same scenario, but I have removed mine and have the motors/dam available if you need the parts.

Awesome! I don't know (yet) if I'll need new motors...I'll let you know. What is your price for just the dam?

 

[9663mu]

You could also just put the fixed piece in and not both. Still look stock but no deploying one

 

[4dRunningMan]

I was thinking that - not sure what gas mileage I'll lose (ever so slightly though).

 

[Rinn69]

"The Ford F-150 Active Air Dam on the current Ford F-150 isn’t strictly necessary for the safe, reliable operation of the truck, but it boosts aerodynamic efficiency by as much as 4 percent, says Ford."

^^^--taken from here: -- https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/the-ford-f-150-active-air-dam-costs-a-pretty-penny-to-replace/

 

[4dRunningMan]

"The Ford F-150 Active Air Dam on the current Ford F-150 isn’t strictly necessary for the safe, reliable operation of the truck, but it boosts aerodynamic efficiency by as much as 4 percent, says Ford."

^^^--taken from here: -- https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/the-ford-f-150-active-air-dam-costs-a-pretty-penny-to-replace/

Yeah, I read that earlier which prompted me to look into getting it fixed.

 

[Tenchi]

I have mine sitting in the garage as a take off when I installed the Tremor skid plate. If you are in PNW you are welcome to it.

 

[4dRunningMan]

I have mine sitting in the garage as a take off when I installed the Tremor skid plate. If you are in PNW you are welcome to it.

I appreciate that! I am in the exact opposite of you, unfortunately.

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