Hood "Bug" deflector

[SonnyDigs]

I have the Ford one, I like it..

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[Asphaltman]

I ended up with an OEM aeroskin type one. Will see once I get it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-2021-F...rentrq:a664c1bf1780a6e5cd4fa24effff6eb6|iid:1

 

[blueovalguy]

Trucks not even a month old and got a stone chip on windshield. I remember I got like 3 right away on last F150, then I got a bug deflector and not one chip in ten years. I’m now reminded this is needed! Ugh, NY roads are filled with potholes/stones

 

[Tbanks10]

I ended up with an OEM aeroskin type one. Will see once I get it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-2021-Ford-F-150-Hood-PROTECTOR-DEFLECTOR-BUG-SHIELD-SMOKE-VML3Z16C900A/324423181008?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=3ccd1feb6aef44fea6891d8451b66f47&pid=100675&rk=2&rkt=15&mehot=none&sd=313430054703&itm=324423181008&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&brand=Ford&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:d35a27fe-96b5-11eb-807c-32908a2df226|parentrq:a664c1bf1780a6e5cd4fa24effff6eb6|iid:1

That’s the one I went with along with the flat window deflectors like shown on the blue truck at beginning of thread. Lays flat on hood. Held on with 3M tape. Looks really nice. I like it better than the ones that have the gap. Good Luck.

 

[Tbanks10]

That’s the one I went with along with the flat window deflectors like shown on the blue truck at beginning of thread. Lays flat on hood. Held on with 3M tape. Looks really nice. I like it better than the ones that have the gap. Good Luck.
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[canes1]

I'LL be picking up the AVS Aeroskin II soon.

 

[blueovalguy]

I got the flat OEM one. Can anyone confirm that has it that it actually does a decent job “defecting” bugs and stones?

My last truck had one with a small gap and worked great. Just want to make sure before I install.

Part I got is VML3Z16C900A

 

[blueovalguy]

I have the Ford one, I like it..

Does it deflect bugs and stones good? Assuming it’s the flat style

 

[SonnyDigs]

Does it deflect bugs and stones good? Assuming it’s the flat style

It stands of the hood about a 1/4".
Yes seem to work fine
Have one on my 18yr old sport track
Still like new.

 

[blueovalguy]

Thanks. I ended up installing it this weekend. Just did a road trip, definitely not as good as the ones that stick out a tad. We will see long term if it protects me from rocks. It does look good

 

[mkinttrim]

Those factory bug deflector "instructions" are horrendous!

 

[Mash150]

Just ordered one...Good place to use my "points" earned with new truck.
Thanks for the help everyone..

Interesting that there is a gap. I got mine from Ford and it was installed when I picked up the truck. There is no gap at all on this one. The Ford sticker just peeled off .

Sorry I don’t know if it’s the same part number.

 

[Kanuck]

Have a look at my picture to the left. It is an AVS Aeroskin Hood Protector #322196 for $85 cdn. It sticks onto the hood with 3M tape with no gap. I had bought it before my truck was delivered, along with AVS window visors.

 

[catfishkid1986]

I bought the AVS, easy install, and works good.

 

[SonnyDigs]

Interesting that there is a gap. I got mine from Ford and it was installed when I picked up the truck. There is no gap at all on this one. The Ford sticker just peeled off .

Sorry I don’t know if it’s the same part number.

Hmmmmmm, wonder why mine stands off the hood .
It's also a Ford dealer install.
I think I like the one with no gap.
Now I'm going to talk to my dealer about it.