Hood Deflector Installation - DIY Writeup

[laujoyjoy]

I don't see a lot of information online about the Ford OEM hood deflector for the 2021 F-150, so I am going to share the installation of the OEM hood deflector. It took my dealer two weeks to get the part after I ordered. Part number ML3Z-16C900-A. Cost about $100.

Tools you need for installation:
- Philip screw driver
- Torx 20 wrench
- Trim removing tool
- Step stool

The installation is pretty straight forward and the Ford instruction is easy to follow. Took me about 30 mins to complete.

Here is the part #:

Package comes with protective wrapping and hardware:

Clean the hood (especially near the attachment area) and let it dry:

Open the hood and remove three fasteners on the weather stripping hood seal per instruction:

You will need a quality removing tool such as this one. The fasteners are locked in tight, I tried to remove it with the plastic tool and no go.

Fasteners removed:

Clean the area with alcohol wipe (come with the package) and put on the protective sticker which should align with the hole as shown:

Install the three mounting brackets, see how the protective sticker aligned with the mounting point:

Here is the position of the 3 mounting brackets:

Secure the mounting brackets with the torx screws (T20):

Mount the defector to the brackets using the philip screws:

There are four additional clip-on brackets on the hood, two on each side right above the headlights:

After mounting the deflector, the kit comes with five cone shaped rubber stoppers. Just peel and stick on the hood as shown below:

Installation complete:

Enjoy!

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[zdjelar]

Newb to these....what are the main benefits? Any downsides? Now does this hold up with car washes?

 

[Craiger]

I had one on a truck for 12 years, never broke through hundreds of car washes. They prevent stone chips on leading edge of hood.

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