Dirt magnet...Can the Ford designers put a vacuum reduction slot on the rear spoiler?

[Green Mtn. ST]

I can drive down a clean dry road, and end up with a Charles Shultz “Pig Pen” effect on the rear of the ST. I know that most of the new designers at Ford would not know this reference, but it is embarrassing for a 60K SUV...Please respect us.

 

[jpm2988]

I can drive down a clean dry road, and end up with a Charles Shultz “Pig Pen” effect on the rear of the ST. I know that most of the new designers at Ford would not know this reference, but it is embarrassing for a 60K SUV...Please respect us.

I agree--my driveway is 1/4 mile long and gravel. The car can be clean as possible, and by the time I get to the end of the driveway the back end is filthy. Don't need to worry about it today--it is -22 degrees, and the driveway is snow packed. I guess there is some advantage to winter,

 

[Dgoebel57]

I wonder if any aftermarket producers would create a better cleaner rear spoiler? Probably my biggest disappointment with my ST. MN Snirt just gloms all over....

 

[Blackssr]

The rear OE replica splash guards cut down on the dust and debris on the rear tailgate quite a bit. I'm in Florida and live in a major city so I don't have any gravel roads or anything. I do wash my car everyday and detail once a week but I noticed putting the splash guards substantially cut down on the debris on the rear tailgate.

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear...-/124304348169?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[Jshaffer3819]

The rear OE splash guards cut down on the dust and debris on the rear tailgate quite a bit. I'm in Florida and live in a major city so I don't have any gravel roads or anything. I do wash my car everyday and detail once a week but I noticed putting the splash guards substantially cut down on the debris on the rear tailgate.

I’ll have to get some of those. Wow, you wash you car every day? That’s impressive. What part of Florida do you live in? I will be coming back to Florida from Germany soon.


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[Blackssr]

I’ll have to get some of those. Wow, you wash you car every day? That’s impressive. What part of Florida do you live in? I will be coming back to Florida from Germany soon.


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Thank you for your service.

My primary residence is in Boca Raton. I have a house in Lakeland Florida as my wife just graduated med school in Orlando. I'll eventually sell my primary residence and move to Lakeland permanently. Boca Raton is becoming like Miami with loads and loads of confusion and people everywhere. I'm 51 years old and Lakeland is wide open and much quieter than Boca Raton. It's a beautiful place to live. Not to mention twice the house for half the price when compared to Boca Raton and Miami.
Here is what I purchased on eBay for $ 32.00 or so and they are identical to the OE which sell for about $90.00-$100.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear...-/124304348169?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[Staggie]

I used my Ford points to buy the front and rear mud flaps. I’ll agree, it cuts down a lot of dirt and such on the rear.

 

[Blackssr]

Am I correct with the price of the OE about 100 bucks?

 

[Staggie]

Am I correct with the price of the OE about 100 bucks?

For all 4 corners, correct.

 

[Muddydogs]

Thank you for your service.

My primary residence is in Boca Raton. I have a house in Lakeland Florida as my wife just graduated med school in Orlando. I'll eventually sell my primary residence and move to Lakeland permanently. Boca Raton is becoming like Miami with loads and loads of confusion and people everywhere. I'm 51 years old and Lakeland is wide open and much quieter than Boca Raton. It's a beautiful place to live. Not to mention twice the house for half the price when compared to Boca Raton and Miami.
Here is what I purchased on eBay for $ 32.00 or so and they are identical to the OE which sell for about $90.00-$100.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear...-/124304348169?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Thanks for the link. Set on the way.

 

[Blackssr]

Thanks for the link. Set on the way.

Mine took about 14 working days.

 

[boosted_st]

Mine took about 14 working days.

How long have you had the ones from ebay and how are they holding up?

 

[Blackssr]

How long have you had the ones from ebay and how are they holding up?

3 months now. 9075 miles. Seem fine. They look like the OEM. I wouldn't be shocked if Ford gets them from the same factory. It is piece of plastic formed to a perfect fit. Not real rocket science. Here are a couple more photos. I hope it helps you make your decision. In reality it's 32 bucks (Actually, I just looked it up on eBay, I offered 30 bucks and they took it.) Two beers and a hot dog at a bar...not a real risk . Lol

 

[Blackssr]

I used my Ford points to buy the front and rear mud flaps. I’ll agree, it cuts down a lot of dirt and such on the rear.

It is too funny; When my wife and I are in the same house, at the same time, our cars are the same color in the driveway just like your photo! We own 4 cars and they are all white. We are attracted to our favorite colors without even realizing it. Our Jeep is white also.

 

[Symetry]

3 months now. 9075 miles. Seem fine. They look like the OEM. I wouldn't be shocked if Ford gets them from the same factory. It is piece of plastic formed to a perfect fit. Not real rocket science. Here are a couple more photos. I hope it helps you make your decision. In reality it's 32 bucks (Actually, I just looked it up on eBay, I offered 30 bucks and they took it.) Two beers and a hot dog at a bar...not a real risk . Lol

What's involved in installing them?
Wheels and tires gotta come off?

Jim

 

[Jshaffer3819]

Thank you for your service.

My primary residence is in Boca Raton. I have a house in Lakeland Florida as my wife just graduated med school in Orlando. I'll eventually sell my primary residence and move to Lakeland permanently. Boca Raton is becoming like Miami with loads and loads of confusion and people everywhere. I'm 51 years old and Lakeland is wide open and much quieter than Boca Raton. It's a beautiful place to live. Not to mention twice the house for half the price when compared to Boca Raton and Miami.
Here is what I purchased on eBay for $ 32.00 or so and they are identical to the OE which sell for about $90.00-$100.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear...-/124304348169?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Cool, thanks for the link. I will be moving back to Lake Mary which is just outside of Orlando. Lakeland is really nice and quiet too.


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[Blackssr]

What's involved in installing them?
Wheels and tires gotta come off?

Jim

The front you just turn the wheels in order to get a better angle. The rear I have a mini angle drill so I didn't have to pull the rear wheels. I'm trying to remember exactly but it took less than a half hour. it uses some of the existing clips and I think you had a drill one hole for the rear and one hole for the front.

 

[SwagSolo]

What's involved in installing them?
Wheels and tires gotta come off?

Jim

Nope. Just have to turn the wheels when doing the front. Back is easy.


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[Symetry]

Nope. Just have to turn the wheels when doing the front. Back is easy.


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No drilling?

Jim

 

[SwagSolo]

No drilling?

Jim

Nope. Think all you need is a 7mm socket and a screwdriver


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