2022 Timberline Skid Plate Photos

[Lou Hamilton]

For those wondering what the skid plate situation is on the new Timberline. Here are some pics from the underside of mine.

Front = Thick metal. Directly from the Raptor is my understanding.
Transfer case = Metal but not as thick as the front.
Transmission = Can we call it a skid plate? It is the same material as the wheel well liners
Gas Tank = Heavy duty composite material. Seems very durable.

There is a proper transmission shield coming out late 2022. It seems to be either $315 or $420. I have seen both prices listed. I will probably be getting it just to have the full shielding under the there.

 

[twinturbodude7]

Yeah, looks like the transmission shield is made of felt. Better than nothing I guess?

Looks good under there!

 

[5280tunage]

interesting, based on what I see just remembering all of my work with the RCI plates on the older models, those won't bolt up to previous models. The engine plate looks pretty rigid, but the remaining ones are pretty thin. Another thing I noticed right away, the exhaust looks vastly different than the older ones.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

interesting, based on what I see just remembering all of my work with the RCI plates on the older models, those won't bolt up to previous models. The engine plate looks pretty rigid, but the remaining ones are pretty thin. Another thing I noticed right away, the exhaust looks vastly different than the older ones.

I'm working with my local parts guy at the Ford Dealership. They will be calling Ford and getting me on the list for the metal trans shield.

The guy at the place where I am looking at getting a lift said the same thing. He could not remember for sure, but he thought the non HO models had a single pipe all the way back. This seems to have a dual exhaust most of the way back.

 

[Quandary]

Any word on when the real tranny skid plate will be available?

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Any word on when the real tranny skid plate will be available?

I was at my local parts place today and it still doesn't have a date. I'll try again next month.

 

[Tripoli]

I'm interested in adding the transmission plate to my Stealth to protect the catalytic converter from theft. I read that a lot of people have used the Raptor's plate. I wonder how the Timberline's will compare.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

I'm interested in adding the transmission plate to my Stealth to protect the catalytic converter from theft. I read that a lot of people have used the Raptor's plate. I wonder how the Timberline's will compare.

They are different part numbers. I asked my local parts guy to look. We could not see anything too drastic between them but the bolton points may be slightly different between them.

I am not 100%, but I thought I saw someone look and say the front Timberline skid plate is the same part number as the Raptor, which makes me think there is a slight difference between the transmission plates.

 

[markw1855]

For those wondering what the skid plate situation is on the new Timberline. Here are some pics from the underside of mine.

Front = Thick metal. Directly from the Raptor is my understanding.
Transfer case = Metal but not as thick as the front.
Transmission = Can we call it a skid plate? It is the same material as the wheel well liners
Gas Tank = Heavy duty composite material. Seems very durable.

There is a proper transmission shield coming out late 2022. It seems to be either $315 or $420. I have seen both prices listed. I will probably be getting it just to have the full shielding under the there.


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Just got my new Expy Limited Stealth Performance today. Do you know if I can get your shield and install on mine?

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Just got my new Expy Limited Stealth Performance today. Do you know if I can get your shield and install on mine?

Maybe the oil and transmission, but the front skid plate would go up behind your current front bumper. The Timberline has a different front end with a more aggressive approach angle.

 

[Deadman]

The HO motor gets the same exhaust as the Navigator and the horrible muffler that drones into the backseat floor! The no HO has the single piping.

 

[markw1855]

Just got this from the parts department. Does anyone know if it will work on my Limited SPP? Maybe not the front plate, like the previous post state that it does sit higher.

 

[Quandary]

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Just got this from the parts department. Does anyone know if it will work on my Limited SPP? Maybe not the front plate, like the previous post state that it does sit higher.

So what is that part supposed to be? The front skid plate? Transmission skid plate?

I also found that same part for $1,154 here https://ford.worldoemparts.com/oem-parts/ford-skid-plate-nl1z5d032b

 

[markw1855]

So what is that part supposed to be? The front skid plate? Transmission skid plate?

I also found that same part for $1,154 here https://ford.worldoemparts.com/oem-parts/ford-skid-plate-nl1z5d032b

All the plate that is in the timberline that may work on SPP per the parts department. Just didn’t want to pull the trigger, so expensive.

 

[5280tunage]

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Just got this from the parts department. Does anyone know if it will work on my Limited SPP? Maybe not the front plate, like the previous post state that it does sit higher.

$2400, are you kidding me. I think i'm all in around $1200 for the RCI with the new catalytic converter guards. And yes, it wasn't perfectly bolt on and I had a few pieces i added here and there, but man, it's is far beefier than these parts. I don't have a fuel tank skid but i'm working on that with RCI.

 

[duneslider]

From experience I can tell you that felt pan is not helpful at all. I hit mine on a dirt road/ mud road on a rut and it smashed it in and scooped up a bunch of mud, which fell all over me when I went to change the oil a few months later. I was able to sort of flatten it back out but it does not offer ANY protection.

 

[ak49]

Any word on when the real tranny skid plate will be available?

I just ran across this today. If you shop around, you can find it for around $235. Part #NL1Z5D032C

Expedition 2022-2023 Transmission Underbody Shield

Why Buy: Protect your transmission with this underbody shield that is designed for a custom fit and constructed of high-quality stamped steel. Details:Helps provide transmission protection in off-road conditions. Designed for custom fit Constructed of High-Quality stamped steel Dealer...

accessories.ford.com

 

[markw1855]

$2400, are you kidding me. I think i'm all in around $1200 for the RCI with the new catalytic converter guards. And yes, it wasn't perfectly bolt on and I had a few pieces i added here and there, but man, it's is far beefier than these parts. I don't have a fuel tank skid but i'm working on that with RCI.

I know. I thought it was kind of crazy too. Saw the RCI, looks good, I may do that. Wonder if that would void any warranty? Keep us posted on the fuel tank.

 

[5280tunage]

I know. I thought it was kind of crazy too. Saw the RCI, looks good, I may do that. Wonder if that would void any warranty? Keep us posted on the fuel tank.

There's reality no way it could blood any warranty, as it doesn't really modify anything. I used all existing holes in the frame, drilled a couple holes in the skid plates but that's it.

I've had it in for service several times with no issues, I'm sure the tech is annoyed but I actually think any good tech would appreciate well made plates.

I will be honest, I know in the 22 it seems there are some exhaust changes and other things. I'd be curious how well it would fit. Might require a guinea pig and some work with the guys at rci, they've been super helpful to me.

 

[Quandary]

I ordered the transmission skid plate for the Timberline on Monday. Went to the dealer to look at today. It is a reasonably stout sheet of metal. Its painted black. Having it installed next week.