Trunk black cover

[aaragon]

Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a GT from a guy in Germany, and afterwards I realized the trunk cover was missing (see image). I asked Ford and it seems it would cost around €350 to get it. I saw somewhere on the internet the cover is actually not really functional, so I am curious about other opinions. Is there a better option for this cover or should I get the original cover back?

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[Electric Goat]

The trunk cover is pretty terrible. You're not missing out on anything. I un-installed it second day of ownership. Mine just sits underneath the cargo floor board unused. ?

 

[FullyCharged]

Mine works great. Never had an issue. Easy to pop in or out if I am going to be transporting something that it might interfere with.

 

[generaltso]

Mine’s been in the basement for almost 3 years. Please don’t spend any money on it.

 

[Mrn]

As a Basic Select owner I don't have one. I think its main purpose is to keep others from seeing what's in the trunk. That's easily done with a blanket.

 

[George Knighton]

The cover disconnects too easily. I’ve had it blow off one corner just on moderate wind.

I like that it is flexible so that you don’t have to remove it for slightly taller objects.

 

[aaragon]

My main problem is that people can see what I have in the trunk. Does anyone know the original part number?

 

[HuntingPudel]

I had the tint on my rear windows darkened to roughly 95% tint (5% transmission). I can't see anything inside of my car unless it's on the front seats. It might be less expensive to get the rear window tinted than to get the cover. ?‍?

 

[ChasingCoral]

The trunk cover is pretty terrible. You're not missing out on anything. I un-installed it second day of ownership. Mine just sits underneath the cargo floor board unused. ?

That's where mine sits as well.

 

[B177y]

+1 for the stock shade is terrible.

If you like to drive with a window (or windows) open, it blows the shade all over and can easily disconnect from the supports.

I have looked at normal retractable covers on Amazon in the US (don't know about Germany availability) but they have mixed reviews.

 

[Papapoil]

This could be an option if you can get it in the EU. https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/aosk-mach-e-retractable-cargo-cover.13518/

 

[AliRafiee]

It functions just fine. It hides the shit in the trunk. I’ve had 0 issues with mine in the last 2 years I’ve had the car.

I don’t know about others, mine has a very positive click when it snaps in. Enough tension that I’m afraid I’ll break it when I’m taking it off, which hasn’t been very often.

 

[mach-ebert]

The cover on mine is useless. If I roll down the windows it pops out of its mounts. I took it out and had my rear window tinted.

 

[macchiaz-o]

Mine pops off easily if I drive with the windows open. I like having the cover but I'm not sure I'd pay to replace it.

Here's the U.S. part number: LJ8Z-58550A74-AC. It ranges from $185 to about $271 over here.

I leave a large canvas paint tarp in the cargo area. It's relatively lightweight and a very effective cover or protection for items back there. Plus it's easy to move from one vehicle to another. (It was previously in my Fiesta.)

 

[woody]

Wind??? Inside an EV???(even the MME)
You guys are of course joking.

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