Bumper crack

[imstriker]

So, this is an odd one. Just the black plastic part of my bumper seems to have a running crack. Everything around it is fine. I assume there was some sort of impact at some time, but I do not have a clue when. Looking back I think it was there for at least a month before I even noticed it. Any chance that's a defect? Or what it is going to take to fix it? Thanks!

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[generaltso]

Any chance that's a defect?

There's always a chance. But good luck convincing anyone of that.

 

[imstriker]

There's always a chance. But good luck convincing anyone of that.

Very fair way to say it!

 

[SWO]

On the bright side, it looks completely do-able to replace yourself if you want to go that route. It's a fairly large piece, though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334790159226

https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Fo...flector-Front--Lower/109193375/LJ9Z8475B.html

 

[RickMachE]

It's a many hours job, because you have to remove the lower parts of the bumper first, with lots of connectors. That's like a $700 part as I recall. Good news is no paint required.

 

[ArthurDOB]

Agreed. It looks like the kind of job where you'll need to be sure you have all the right tools and manuals, and be 100% confident you're not going to screw it up. That said, I'd consider doing it myself if it were me.

 

[azerik]

I think something hit it. That said if you can find a matte vinyl that matches the color I'd just 'wrap' it. otherwise you might be in insurance territory.

 

[imstriker]

Thanks for all of the replies. I may run it by the dealer just to see what they think. Otherwise I'm leaning towards the fill and "wrap" idea. Insurance is an option but I really have no knowledge of any type of impact on it.

 

[RickMachE]

It would be a comprehensive claim. I hit a small animal with my 2023. It broke that section, and put a tiny crack on the bottom of the bottom spoiler. Because I was making an insurance claim, that part was replaced too. As I recall, the part was close to $800 MSRP, but cheaper if you bought it from a Ford dealer online. Hours of labor to remove and replace. No painting needed. My total claim was around $2k.

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