Weather Shields?

LRsedan · 28-04-2009, 04:58 PM

Has anyone got genuine Ford Weather shields for the front and back windows?

If so any chance you could upload a pic?

I can't see them on the ford site, but they have a UK ford dealer that sells them, but no photos. Just trying to see if they are slimline and black or if they are the old style types.

Many thanks in advance.
Greg.

apstar · 28-04-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LRsedan

Has anyone got genuine Ford Weather shields for the front and back windows?

If so any chance you could upload a pic?

I can't see them on the ford site, but they have a UK ford dealer that sells them, but no photos. Just trying to see if they are slimline and black or if they are the old style types.

Many thanks in advance.
Greg.

Saw a set on a Mondeo in the local car park nice units slimline and smokey black waited several minutes for the owner but had to go not much protection from side rain but you can put the window down approx 30cm

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LRsedan · 28-04-2009, 08:27 PM

Thanks for that, might have to make a trip to the local ford parts.

See what the cost is for the full set.

Bucknaked · 28-04-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LRsedan

Thanks for that, might have to make a trip to the local ford parts.

See what the cost is for the full set.

If you could post the details once you know, I'm keen to get some myself. Thanks

LRsedan · 28-04-2009, 09:13 PM

Looks like ford have updated their website...

Front set. $52
rear set. $49

Doesn't include fitting if you require it.

Bucknaked · 28-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Excellent. I'll call spares tomorrow.

Thanks

apstar · 29-04-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LRsedan

Looks like ford have updated their website...

Front set. $52
rear set. $49

Doesn't include fitting if you require it.

Thanks for that interesting to see if they cause any wind noise shouldn't with that curved shape

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paulie0735 · 29-04-2009, 02:26 PM

lol, might stop ya getting soaked every times you hit the wipers with the window down too.

LRsedan · 29-04-2009, 04:30 PM

Got mine today.

They affix via a sticky strip and a bonding agent, no screws etc.

Cost me $107 as the dealer bumped the price up a touch.

Heres a Pic, I think they look quite good...

apstar · 29-04-2009, 05:49 PM

hmmm perfect color matching to main paint of car might have to consider getting the rears as well myself

paulie0735 very good point about water from wipers

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Bucknaked · 29-04-2009, 05:55 PM

Bugger. I forgot to call the dealer. Might do it Friday as I won't have the car till then and if they are in stock I can carry them home. It's a bit hard on the bike

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Does look good LR. Very nice. Slimline, definitely the way to go.

paulie0735 · 29-04-2009, 10:28 PM

Looks good! I won't bother with the rears, makes it look like a jap import highlux wagon! (jus kiddin) Thanks for the pix, I'm sold!!

BTW, whats the green stuff in the background.........I used to have 1/4 ache of that stuff ............ now I gust got dust!!

scribbly · 30-04-2009, 12:55 AM

I had a set of fronts but they fell off after 10 months - genuine Ford fitted too.
I'm waiting to put the car in for next service at which time they'll be replaced.

NZ XR6 · 30-04-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by scribbly

I had a set of fronts but they fell off after 10 months - genuine Ford fitted too.
I'm waiting to put the car in for next service at which time they'll be replaced.

That's probably why they fell off!

partzkid · 30-04-2009, 04:30 PM

[QUOTE=LRsedan]Got mine today.

They affix via a sticky strip and a bonding agent, no screws etc.

Cost me $107 as the dealer bumped the price up a touch.

If the price they quote is more than the website then just ask them to match the website price, most will

partzkid

LRsedan · 30-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Couldn't be bothered arguing over $6.

Bucknaked · 30-04-2009, 07:45 PM

Rang my dealer today, they had one set for the front in stock. $58 inc GST. I had to pay the GST. Anyway, none for the rear, so i must just try it with the fronts first and then if I need a set for the rear, i'll order then.

warren77 · 30-04-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Rang my dealer today, they had one set for the front in stock. $58 inc GST. I had to pay the GST. Anyway, none for the rear, so i must just try it with the fronts first and then if I need a set for the rear, i'll order then.

Be interested in seeing front only.

Although it isn't often I get wet by having the window open and the windscreen wipers on. I generally have the windows up but the sun roof open! Opps.

Bucknaked · 30-04-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by warren77

Be interested in seeing front only.

Although it isn't often I get wet by having the window open and the windscreen wipers on. I generally have the windows up but the sun roof open! Opps.

Once they are on, I'll take a photo. I think we'll fit them this weekend, or when ever the Mrs gets around to it.

LRsedan · 30-04-2009, 08:25 PM

LMAO @ sunroof comment ha ha.

Used them today in the Sydney rain. Forgot how nice it is to have that fresh air in the rain. Definitely worth the money.

apstar · 01-05-2009, 12:15 AM

They look identical to the Focus ones!!!

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cammag · 10-05-2009, 06:51 PM

They do look good. Is there much of an increase with wind noise?

LRsedan · 10-05-2009, 10:12 PM

Yeah wind noise is increased, but only at highway speeds. More so with the windows up, windows down little to no difference.

I don't find the wind noise annoying, but you can definitely tell its there.

With the radio turned up at about 6 or above you can't really hear the wind noise. Under about 5, you can.

cammag · 11-05-2009, 09:45 AM

Sounds good. Just bought a front pair. Thanks for that LRsedan.

Bucknaked · 17-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Well nothing like taking a couple of week's to do it. But they are on now.

cammag · 19-05-2009, 10:22 AM

Went for a longer highway drive yesterday and did not notice any increase in wind noise at all.

apstar · 19-05-2009, 02:14 PM

So if you decide to take them off and leave them off what are you left with?

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Shiner · 19-05-2009, 02:41 PM

Lots of sticky residue to remove!

So far on ours, both fronts fell off before the 3k service, the rears (which were out of stock pre-delivery) were fitted at the 3k service and had come off before the 15k service.

The rears were put back on and the Mrs now tells me that the front of the drivers front shield has now come free again........

scribbly · 19-05-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiner

Lots of sticky residue to remove!

So far on ours, both fronts fell off before the 3k service, the rears (which were out of stock pre-delivery) were fitted at the 3k service and had come off before the 15k service.

The rears were put back on and the Mrs now tells me that the front of the drivers front shield has now come free again........

It must be that us TDCi drivers go too fast. :1syellow1

LRsedan · 19-05-2009, 11:06 PM

Might be my rear making the added wind noise, not the fronts?

People who's have fallen off, the dealers may not have done it right. There is a specific method to put them on, if they didn't clean the area well, the adhesive won't stick.

But time will tell...