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2025-2026 ST missing undershield replacement

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I was getting ready to remove the plastic retainers that commonly fail on the undershield but when i went to do the passenger side, I noticed there was none. Can someone with a 2026 look under their car and tell me if you have one? I can't imagine this is correct.

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Update: went to the dealer parts department who took my VIN and says there's an illustration for it but there's also a note: "Left side only". WTF Ford!

I'll have to get it myself...Have to believe it'll cut down some road noise, improve aero and also protect.
 

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Yep…they deleted them a couple years back. I didn’t believe it myself.
 

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Ford continue to cost cut and penny pinch.
 

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I managed to buy an aftermarket undershield brand new for $215 shipped. ALL of the studs to secure this air deflector are already there. 4 of them already have nuts/washers to secure other things. You will need a bunch of stainless fender washers with m6 nuts that you may have used to replace the crappy undershield plastic retainers that are on the other side. The only other item left is a machine screw that i used to secure the front edge--same screw as the other side but i don't know the exact specs and don't have the OE replacement for it.
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@Cdubya , @2020FordRaptor , @UNBROKEN :

You Guys got me thinking so I ran out to check mine (5 DEC 2024 mfgr date, Job 2 Vehicle):

Driver's Side (looking forward)

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Passenger Side(Facing backwards)

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I would have bet both sides would have been deleted from my 2025 Job 2 vehicle. I am shocked (sorry the pics are not better as I did this in my driveway).
 

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I managed to buy an aftermarket undershield brand new for $215 shipped. ALL of the studs to secure this air deflector are already there. 4 of them already have nuts/washers to secure other things. You will need a bunch of stainless fender washers with m6 nuts that you may have used to replace the crappy undershield plastic retainers that are on the other side. The only other item left is a machine screw that i used to secure the front edge--same screw as the other side but i don't know the exact specs and don't have the OE replacement for it.
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That looks good!
 



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