tru3anomaly
Member
I need to replace a power running board on my 2018 expedition. There is nothing wrong mechanically, the previous owner just beat the hell out of the chrome on the drivers side and I want to replace it. The dealer says that they can only get the entire assembly and not the step by itself and that it must be painted, however online I have found several outlets that offer just the step in black. For example: https://www.carid.com/ford-oe/running-board-mpn-jl7z16490ba.html#features
It is my understanding that the limited package comes with black running boards and the platinum comes with paint to match running boards. Dealer quoted me $1k to replace so I am thinking about ordering the above part to see if I can just switch out the step itself since it is half the price.
It looks like the endcaps are separate parts and what I am wondering if anyone has experience doing something like this. Are the endcaps welded or glued on? Car is at the shop so I can't go out and investigate at the moment. From what I can tell they are just screwed on, and the step itself is just bolted to the arms and motor assembly. Thought I would ask before ordering the replacement. Thanks.
It is my understanding that the limited package comes with black running boards and the platinum comes with paint to match running boards. Dealer quoted me $1k to replace so I am thinking about ordering the above part to see if I can just switch out the step itself since it is half the price.
It looks like the endcaps are separate parts and what I am wondering if anyone has experience doing something like this. Are the endcaps welded or glued on? Car is at the shop so I can't go out and investigate at the moment. From what I can tell they are just screwed on, and the step itself is just bolted to the arms and motor assembly. Thought I would ask before ordering the replacement. Thanks.
