Skid plate bolt missing on my First Edition

[lbjailer]

I just bought a skid plate for the front bumper. When I got it, I looked under the car and noticed the rear bolt on the driver side was missing. When I put a bolt in the hole I discovered the nut plate is not present. Would this be a warranty repair or should I try and tap the hole to fit a different bolt.

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[69cuda340s]

See if the parts dept at local Ford dealer can get you one.

 

[lbjailer]

I the nut plate is welded to the frame, and there isn't a way to reach the back side of the bollt to place a nut.

 

[bjbena]

I just bought a skid plate for the front bumper. When I got it, I looked under the car and noticed the rear bolt on the driver side was missing. When I put a bolt in the hole I discovered the nut plate is not present. Would this be a warranty repair or should I try and tap the hole to fit a different bolt.

I doubt the dealer will cover it under warranty. By the nature of the part (skid/bash plate) they may just say it was damaged or broke off.

 

[lbjailer]

Well I researched ford parts and see that it may be a nut plate, so I'm going to the ford dealer later to verify and get part if needed. Hopefully it is a clip on nut plate.

 

[lbjailer]

The dealer said that the nut plate is internally welded to the boxed frame and cannot be repaired. So I will be tapping the hole with a 10mm tap and got a screw that will fit. Hope I will be able to remedy, otherwise I will have a useless skid plate I just bought.

 

[Andrezzi]

The dealer said that the nut plate is internally welded to the boxed frame and cannot be repaired. So I will be tapping the hole with a 10mm tap and got a screw that will fit. Hope I will be able to remedy, otherwise I will have a useless skid plate I just bought.

Anybody do oil change probably striped it out had one of mine crossed treaded

 

[cprcubed]

Can you use a Nutsert/Rivnut in that spot? Cheers!

 

[lbjailer]

Never thought about that. I'll be looking into something like this. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Mark S.]

Never thought about that. I'll be looking into something like this. Thanks for the suggestion!

Also don't forget corrosion protection for the affected area. A hole with bare metal is begging for corrosion.

 

[lbjailer]

Can you use a Nutsert/Rivnut in that spot? Cheers!

I purchased a riv nut tool and inserts. I had to drill out the hole in the frame, but was able to install an M8 insert and it worked. I would never had thought about it without your suggestion. Thank you!

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