Removing Front License Plate Bracket

[nikhsub1]

That's why I went with the old Ecoboost license plate location.

Ford does offer that offset plate mount don't they?

 

[NASSTY]

Ford does offer that offset plate mount don't they?

Not on 2015+ F150s.

 

[nikhsub1]

Not on 2015+ F150s.

I thought I saw a thread here from an owner in Dubai where the OEM plate location was offset like that... maybe it's a Dubai only part number?

 

[NASSTY]

I thought I saw a thread here from an owner in Dubai where the OEM plate location was offset like that... maybe it's a Dubai only part number?

You may be right. I just found an older pic of the first Gen2's to arrive in Dubai.

 

[joegie]

That's why I went with the old Ecoboost license plate location.

how much was that kit, also how does it install?

 

[NASSTY]

how much was that kit, also how does it install?

I just drilled 2 small holes in the bumper pad and screwed the license plate to it.
However, I bought a new lower grill/bumper pad assembly so I could have a mint one with no holes drilled in it.

 

[joegie]

I just drilled 2 small holes in the bumper pad and screwed the license plate to it.
However, I bought a new lower grill/bumper pad assembly so I could have a mint one with no holes drilled in it.

gotcha, how much was the pad? i would prefer to do this if i ever had to throw the front plate on lol.

edit: is part #14 the new part you got? looked at my truck and it seems like it's one piece?

https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-par...ine/body-cat/bumper-and-components-front-scat

 

[NASSTY]

gotcha, how much was the pad? i would prefer to do this if i ever had to throw the front plate on lol.

The lower grill and bumper pad on each side is all one piece. It cost me around $90 at the local dealer about a year ago. You could probably find it cheaper online.

 

[joegie]

The lower grill and bumper pad on each side is all one piece. It cost me around $90 at the local dealer about a year ago. You could probably find it cheaper online.

ah yeah that's the right part, good to know. hopefully I won't need to use it haha.

 

[NHnewbie]

I am now able to confirm that the front license plate bracket on my 2018 SCrew is attached with pop rivets, Ford PN W717787 S417, four to a package, about $2.

The license plate bracket is Ford PN HL3Z 17A385 AB if anyone interested. About $27.