3rd Row Seat Folding Motor Cover missing

[Turbrodude]

Hi all,
I just picked up a used 2018 Expedition Max Limited. We are really enjoying this vehicle so far and I've been poking around on this forum for the last few weeks. I could use some help identifying and locating a missing interior piece.
On the back of the 3rd row seats, there is a hinged cover that covers the seat folding motor mechanism when the seat is folded down. There is one on the back of each seat. Some how, the left one got tore off and the mounting holes on the remaining bracket are damaged as well. The dealer claims this cannot be purchased alone and it comes in a sort of "rear compartment kit" with all sorts of parts and which costs nearly $700. They must be on crack!
The diagram they showed me doesn't even clearly depict the cover I am looking for (see attached). Does anyone know what I'm talking about and where I might be able to find this part online?

 

[Randy Schmidt]

Unfortunately the dealer might be correct. I understand that you only want to purchase one part of something that is sold in a kit. Buying that part new, might not be a possibility.

However, sites like Ebay are going to be your best bet. or something like a wrecked car lot online website might have what you are looking for. I don't have any examples to give you.

 

[RhinoQuartz]

I've seen carpart.com used fairly successfully, it just takes quite a bit of time to sort the wheat from the chaff.

You might be able to find the part number needed here (may even be able to buy it for a decent price) - https://parts.autonationfordwhitebe.../max-limited-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/body-cat

Good luck!

 

[mpc11]

car-part.com will let you search junk yard/recyclers' inventories, for those that catalog parts anyway. Otherwise a trip to a u-pull it might work.

 

[Plati]

If I understand the part in question correctly … on my 2014EL that's part of the floor not attached to the seat. Its permanent plastic rivet molded to the floor storage compartment. I can see (on mine) that its not easy to pull off without drilling out the rivets. YMMV

Can you make something? Mine is a simple flat piece riveted in place, does have a spring but seems easy to fabricate something.

 

[Turbrodude]

Thanks for the comments and web site suggestions so far guys. MrSticker - yes, you describe it much like I see it on my 2018 model. If I had the flappy top piece and it looked half-way decent, I would find a way to attach it to the bracket beneath. JB Weld if need be, I'll get that sucker to stay put.

 

[EdibleDegree]

Hey everyone, My name is Mike I am from VA. I have a 2020 Max Limited that I recently purchased. This is my first expedition that I have ever had so, no longer a virgin, haha. Anyways, I have the same problem with the covers for my 3rd row seats. I can tell that who ever owned the car before me just ripped the plastic rivets right out of the holes. The only pieces I have been able to find are all one piece covers that go all the way across the seat but my seat is spilt 60/40 I believe. Anyone have any idea where I can get a replacement?
Im okay with getting the whole replacement piece but I cant find the part number or anything so any help is appreciated. I did attach some pics that I took may help to see what I am looking at.

TIA!

 

[fatgroundhog]

Ours was missing this when we bought it CPO. The dealer replaced it. Then a few months later, we were pushing something heavy into the back to haul...and ripped it out again. Sigh.

 

[EdibleDegree]

Yea, I have looked on the "dealer" sites to see if I can locate a part number or anything that would tell me how to order it. I am trying to get the dealer to replace it since I just recently bought the vehicle. But, I have already signed the papers so we all know how that goes.

 

[PharmDrugger]

Mine was broken off also and I used 2 sheet metal screws and screwed it on. Put some liquid electrical tape on the screw heads so they wouldn’t scratch anything.

 

[Motorcity muscle]

Would check with a local yard, part may fit earlier years, good chance of finding if it fits earlier trucks.

 

[Bocce3]

Hey everyone, My name is Mike I am from VA. I have a 2020 Max Limited that I recently purchased. This is my first expedition that I have ever had so, no longer a virgin, haha. Anyways, I have the same problem with the covers for my 3rd row seats. I can tell that who ever owned the car before me just ripped the plastic rivets right out of the holes. The only pieces I have been able to find are all one piece covers that go all the way across the seat but my seat is spilt 60/40 I believe. Anyone have any idea where I can get a replacement?
Im okay with getting the whole replacement piece but I cant find the part number or anything so any help is appreciated. I did attach some pics that I took may help to see what I am looking at.

TIA!

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@EdibleDegree,
Did you ever find the name of the part? I'm experiencing the same issue and need to find the part # to replace it.

 

[kfulwiler]

Hi all,
I just picked up a used 2018 Expedition Max Limited. We are really enjoying this vehicle so far and I've been poking around on this forum for the last few weeks. I could use some help identifying and locating a missing interior piece.
On the back of the 3rd row seats, there is a hinged cover that covers the seat folding motor mechanism when the seat is folded down. There is one on the back of each seat. Some how, the left one got tore off and the mounting holes on the remaining bracket are damaged as well. The dealer claims this cannot be purchased alone and it comes in a sort of "rear compartment kit" with all sorts of parts and which costs nearly $700. They must be on crack!
The diagram they showed me doesn't even clearly depict the cover I am looking for (see attached). Does anyone know what I'm talking about and where I might be able to find this part online?

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Did you ever figure out how to fix this?

 

[kfulwiler]

@EdibleDegree,
Did you ever find the name of the part? I'm experiencing the same issue and need to find the part # to replace it.

Did you ever figure it out? Sadly, I’m in the same boat.

 

[bmz1]

I came here looking for this answer and in my web digging found this - https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...1-2419/US/EN/~UEmployee/default.aspx?VIN=&ver - Looks like this is covered in a TSB from ford and lists the actual part numbers you need - cut and paste here should the link stop working.


Hope this helps the next person!



Model:

Ford 2018-2021 Expedition

Lincoln 2018-2021 Navigator

Issue: Some 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 02-Aug-2021 may exhibit a condition where the gap hiders of the load floor compartment come detached. This may be due to the joint between the gap hiders and the bin. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the damaged gap hiders.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all the following criteria.

• 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator
• Built on or before 02-Aug-2021
• One or both gap hiders detached and/or damaged

Parts

Service Part Number	Package Order Quantity	Description
JL1Z- 7845455-BB​	1​	Left Gap Hider Kit - Blue Bay
JL1Z- 7845455-BC​	1​	Left Gap Hider Kit - Mahogany Red
JL1Z- 7845455-BD​	1​	Left Gap Hider Kit - Dark Slate
JL1Z- 7845455-BE​	1​	Left Gap Hider Kit - Ebony
JL1Z- 7845455-BF​	1​	Left Gap Hider Kit - Espresso
JL1Z- 7845455-CB​	1​	Right Gap Hider Kit - Blue Bay
JL1Z- 7845455-CC​	1​	Right Gap Hider Kit - Mahogany Red
JL1Z- 7845455-CD​	1​	Right Gap Hider Kit - Dark Slate
JL1Z- 7845455-CE​	1​	Right Gap Hider Kit - Ebony
JL1Z- 7845455-CF​	1​	Right Gap Hider Kit - Espresso

Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Service Part New Vehicle (SPNV)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SPNV/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

Labor Times

Description	Operation No.	Time
2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator: Replace Gap Hiders Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	212419A​	0.6 Hrs.​

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part:	7845455
Condition Code:	01