Grille Guard on ‘22 Expy

[sjwhiteley]

After over five decades of owning Ford trucks, we decided that age and lifestyle changes dictated moving to a full-size SUV. Hence the purchase of a pre-owned 2018 Expedition Max Platinum. The bottom line this is our first vehicle without a full front bumper. Scary! It’s not so much the nighttime driving encountering deer and ferial hogs but the misguided drivers in Texas's major metro areas that are worrisome. My quest for protection started with a push bar like those seen on LE vehicles. It was soon learned that, for some inexplicable reason, those are only available to Gov. agencies. That left brush guards but finding one that doesn’t interfere with the front sensors has also proved daunting. The wish list item is still not checked.

I have the Setina LE Pusher Bar on mine. No issues ordering and receiving it. I purchased it (according to my e-mail history in 2020) from Dana Safety Supply. It was a PB400 for the Expedition.

 

[imjuststeven]

Yours looks damn good. I saw Ranch Hand just updated their site to include model years '22 and '23 on the same part number as the earlier models. Hard to find any pictures online of guards on the refreshed front end, glad I stumbled on yours. Here's another one I found to add to the collection in case other people are looking. Looking forward to getting ours on.

to add to this, this expedition has the front sensors. so maybe it’s not an issue?

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Just a note of caution, but anything you add on to the vehicle that even slightly obscures any of the lights/turn signals ect could result in a HUGE ticket, if the cops are of the uber-butthead variety, like some of the ones where I live....

To wit, I had one pull me over & issued me a $250 ticket simply because my inspection sticker was partially peeling off..... of course I didn't argue with him but went to traffic court, and the judge threw it out & gave the officer a major butt reaming in front of everyone....I was ROTFLMAO outside, so much so that my wife had to cover my head with a jacket so I wouldn't get arrested for taunting/teasing the officer

 

[Hardcase60]

I have the Setina LE Pusher Bar on mine. No issues ordering and receiving it. I purchased it (according to my e-mail history in 2020) from Dana Safety Supply. It was a PB400 for the Expedition.

whiteley, Thanks, just exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[z8891]

cutting on the frame horn bumper mounts

Hi, sorry, frame of the car of bumper?

 

[ultimateinternet]

Looking into the setina pb400 -- although notice this and others "remove front sensor" ability. Any work arounds, relocation or anything for these to become operational again?

 

[z8891]

Finally, custom bumper, bd lp6 and as fogs s2 sport. Radar relocated in the middle, sensors also relocated.
Now it looks like how it should be from factory

 

[sjwhiteley]

Looking into the setina pb400 -- although notice this and others "remove front sensor" ability. Any work arounds, relocation or anything for these to become operational again?

I tie wrapped the sensor out of the way, and don’t use it. Had to disable it in forscan after a few months as cruise control stopped working.

I still get a message that the front sensor is blocked, but hit ok and everything works as normal (except the radar, of course). I’ve been meaning to make a bracket to relocate towards the center of the vehicle but never got around to it. The cable would need extending, too, so another reason to leave it as-is.

 

[z8891]

I tie wrapped the sensor out of the way, and don’t use it. Had to disable it in forscan after a few months as cruise control stopped working.

I still get a message that the front sensor is blocked, but hit ok and everything works as normal (except the radar, of course). I’ve been meaning to make a bracket to relocate towards the center of the vehicle but never got around to it. The cable would need extending, too, so another reason to leave it as-is.

After relocating most probably you will need to recalibrate radar as well

 

[HILLY]

View attachment 81713View attachment 81714
Finally, custom bumper, bd lp6 and as fogs s2 sport. Radar relocated in the middle, sensors also relocated.
Now it looks like how it should be from factory

Very cool! Whoever fabbed that up could probably get a group buy going.

I like the detail with the fill piece under the headlight. Looks like everything fits up well.

 

[sjwhiteley]

After relocating most probably you will need to recalibrate radar as well

Which is also why I didn’t bother with the effort of relocating.

 

[Lumberjack]

Same but add bear and wild horses. I don’t expect ANY grill guard to protect against a 1,500lb horse but it might absorb some of the impact and energy away from the occupants. I’ve seen the damage of a bear strike and I’ll pay for the guard to lessen that incident. I’m super interested in Lumberjack’s guard after seeing it. Looks much more capable than the Ranch Hands.

I can help you do one on yours if you are interested! All of the sensors moved over and the camera relocation into the bumper is a huge help.

 

[Lumberjack]

After over five decades of owning Ford trucks, we decided that age and lifestyle changes dictated moving to a full-size SUV. Hence the purchase of a pre-owned 2018 Expedition Max Platinum. The bottom line this is our first vehicle without a full front bumper. Scary! It’s not so much the nighttime driving encountering deer and ferial hogs but the misguided drivers in Texas's major metro areas that are worrisome. My quest for protection started with a push bar like those seen on LE vehicles. It was soon learned that, for some inexplicable reason, those are only available to Gov. agencies. That left brush guards but finding one that doesn’t interfere with the front sensors has also proved daunting. The wish list item is still not checked.

All of our sensor, radar, and camera moved into the new bumper flawlessly

 

[HILLY]

I can help you do one on yours if you are interested! All of the sensors moved over and the camera relocation into the bumper is a huge help.

Hey @Lumberjack - besides the obvious trimming of the bumper cover, what other modifications are required behind the skin to make this work? I'm a previous user and fan of Ironman4x4 when I had my 4Runners, and besides this being pretty much the only option, I'd like to also keep using their product. Any insight is appreciated!

 

[AofJ]

I can help you do one on yours if you are interested! All of the sensors moved over and the camera relocation into the bumper is a huge help. View attachment 81791

You’re on. Wife likes the look. Tax return time - we’re a go. The rubber trim you put around your cuts, what did you use?

 

[Lumberjack]

It’s really not that bad. You have seen first hand how well their products are built. A few f150 parts and a cut off wheel is all you really need. The rubber trim is just door trim off Amazon. I got the idea from Ironman as this is what’s used on their Tundra bumpers.

Hey @Lumberjack - besides the obvious trimming of the bumper cover, what other modifications are required behind the skin to make this work? I'm a previous user and fan of Ironman4x4 when I had my 4Runners, and besides this being pretty much the only option, I'd like to also keep using their product. Any insight is appreciated!

 

[Lumberjack]

Hi, sorry, frame of the car of bumper?

Expedition frame. Had to cut off the cheap bumper mounts and weld on a set for the 21+ f150

 

[Ole-Killer]

It’s really not that bad. You have seen first hand how well their products are built. A few f150 parts and a cut off wheel is all you really need. The rubber trim is just door trim off Amazon. I got the idea from Ironman as this is what’s used on their Tundra bumpers.

happen to have the part numbers for those ford brackets?

 

[AofJ]

Expedition frame. Had to cut off the cheap bumper mounts and weld on a set for the 21+ f150

You have to weld to get this to work? Did I read that right?

 

[Lumberjack]

You don’t really need them. You still end up with twice as many through frame mounting locations as needed.