Hood Deflector?

[RainorshinePNW]

Anyone found a Lightning specific nose/hood deflector? I've already taken a peice of 2*4 and a large rock to the hood nose, right above the light bar. Would love a little physical protection up there. Not sure if the standard 2022 F150 one would fit?

https://accessories.ford.com/products/f-150-2021-smoke-hood-deflector-1

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[Gasdz]

Wouldn’t count on that fitting bc of the light bar and headlights. The shape
of the nose of the hood on the truck in that link is very different.

 

[LUXMAN]

Anyone found a Lightning specific nose/hood deflector? I've already taken a peice of 2*4 and a large rock to the hood nose, right above the light bar. Would love a little physical protection up there. Not sure if the standard 2022 F150 one would fit?

https://accessories.ford.com/products/f-150-2021-smoke-hood-deflector-1

I’m not sure how the F150 bug deflectors go on, but on our Nissan frontier they actually bolt up under the hood and go around the nose so that wouldn’t really work too well on a lightning. I guess if you could attach it somehow behind the front panel on the nose maybe.

 

[RainorshinePNW]

Bumping this thread...

Some fresh Googling still isn't turning up any options. Is this kind of accessory being ignored under the assumption the Lightning specific hood/front end design is optimized for aerodynamics and so something like this would hurt?

 

[tls]

Bumping this thread...

Some fresh Googling still isn't turning up any options. Is this kind of accessory being ignored under the assumption the Lightning specific hood/front end design is optimized for aerodynamics and so something like this would hurt?

I would describe the Lightning hood/front design as more "pessimized for aerodynamics" but I bet a deflector would make it even worse...

I love my truck and the frunk sure is handy but if they sold an alternate version with a sloped aerodynamic nose and 20+% more range, which I think it might well get, I would have bought that instead, for sure.

 

[wilmerfjohnson]

I ordered the hood deflector from accessories.ford.com along with some other items. Everything except the hood deflector arrived at my dealer's parts dept. Parts dept said that the Lightning specific hood deflector isn't available yet. They're usually good with the info that they pass along.

 

[kbuicker]

This one says it's made specfically for the Lightning. Has anyone ordered it to confirm? https://accessories.ford.com/products/hood-protector-by-lund-aeroskin-for-f-150-lightning-smoke

 

[RTanton]

This one says it's made specfically for the Lightning. Has anyone ordered it to confirm? https://accessories.ford.com/products/hood-protector-by-lund-aeroskin-for-f-150-lightning-smoke

When attempting to add it to my cart, it responds that it does not fit my vehicle a 2022 Platinum.

 

[kbuicker]

When attempting to add it to my cart, it responds that it does not fit my vehicle a 2022 Platinum.

Me too. Wonder why, it says it's for a Lightning. It has to fit. Although, the drawing in the picture doesn't give me much confidence.

 

[LightningLover]

This one says it's made specfically for the Lightning. Has anyone ordered it to confirm? https://accessories.ford.com/products/hood-protector-by-lund-aeroskin-for-f-150-lightning-smoke

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Why Buy:

Deflect stones, road debris and bugs away from your car with a hood protector from Ford. This easy to install hood deflector has a smooth, smoke acrylic instantly upgrading the look of your Mustang.

 

[kbuicker]

Rep at Ford says the 'it doesn't fit note' is an error, and they will get it corrected. I ordered one.

 

[K-Loader]

I ordered the Hood Protector from the Ford parts store. I haven't checked the fitment yet as I don't have the truck yet (late Aug build). Below is a partial scan of the packing list that came with the part.

 

[RickLightning]

I think it's a "butt ugly" thing, i.e. they don't want you to order it because it kills the look of the truck.

 

[River Rat]

Ordered one from Canadian Ford Dealer didn't fit and took it back, still looking.

 

[Laxputs]

Bump. Anyone find a bug deflector for their lightning?

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