Front Plate Weatherstrip

[dieu]

2021 BS

I’m starting to feel that the BS does not refer to Bronco Sport.

From the first day of purchase (08/21), the Front Plate Weatherstrip was defective.

Now, it detached from the Front Plate and must be replaced. Seems to be a bit of confusion with Ford as to M1PZ-7851916AC and
M1PZ-78502D58-A. Websites have confused these part numbers and even show different descriptions. I believe the weatherstrip cannot be purchased separately and is only available as a kit with the Front Panel. A $1.00 piece of rubber and the dealer is forced to replace a perfectly good Front Panel just to replace a piece of rubber.

I don’t dislike the BS but the more time I spend with the vehicle, the more I find the build quality disappointing. From a design perspective, it is clear Ford’s priority was cost over quality.

 

[dieu]

Another thought. What is the purpose of the Front Plate? Why design a cutout to accommodate a composite plate? With the exception of creating more part numbers, the functionality appears unnecessarily cosmetic.

 

[Meanderthal]

Another thought. What is the purpose of the Front Plate? Why design a cutout to accommodate a composite plate? With the exception of creating more part numbers, the functionality appears unnecessarily cosmetic.

I’m pretty sure a room full of people from ID, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, etc; had endless discussions about this and why the final part was the right solution for some number of reasons that we will never know about. It is probably not what any of us think is the right choice but Ford decided it was right for them.

 

[Broncosprt57]

I have the same issue

 

[dieu]

I had to go to a different dealership. The first Ford dealership had no idea what to do. Typical BS, parts manager is busy, not sure which part it is, we’ll call you, etc.

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