Power running board maintenance

[MxRacer965]

Hey All,

did a couple searches to see if I could find an obvious thread for power running board maintenance but didn’t find what I was looking for quickly...

anyway, what are you all doing for maintaining/lubricating your power running boards? I noticed my drivers side has a squeak it hasn’t made before so figured it was time to lubricate. I put mud flaps on and it gets washed regularly to keep the snow and salt off as much as possible. Now looking to lube the joints so hopefully I can ward off failure that seems common.

WD-40 I assume is too thin and may attract more crud. Grease I assume can’t be used because the hinges don’t disassemble (I assume, haven’t looked). Silicone lubricant on the pins the best option?

Thanks!

Aaron

 

[3tonsoffun]

Hey All,

did a couple searches to see if I could find an obvious thread for power running board maintenance but didn’t find what I was looking for quickly...

anyway, what are you all doing for maintaining/lubricating your power running boards? I noticed my drivers side has a squeak it hasn’t made before so figured it was time to lubricate. I put mud flaps on and it gets washed regularly to keep the snow and salt off as much as possible. Now looking to lube the joints so hopefully I can ward off failure that seems common.

WD-40 I assume is too thin and may attract more crud. Grease I assume can’t be used because the hinges don’t disassemble (I assume, haven’t looked). Silicone lubricant on the pins the best option?

Thanks!

Aaron

Not sure y it’s an issue on these new ones but I’ve had my expedition for 4 years now (2016) and not once had to lubricate the boards. Just keep them clean and free of dirt and debris when you wash it

 

[B-McD]

Do a search over on the 3rd gen forum. Many use a motorcycle chain lube, especially those of us in the salt belt. The only issue I have had is the passenger side moving a bit jerky. Lubed it up and been fine since then. Good luck!

 

[Pete6114]

I pitched WD40 years ago. I use this Fluid Film for just about everything now.

 

[armoredsaint]

Gun Lube and the blood of my enemies!

 

[Artie]

Gun Lube and the blood of my enemies!

What about the lamentations of their women?

 

[MxRacer965]

Sprayed the front hinges pretty liberally with Maxima Chain Wax, which is what I use on my motocross bike chains. Hasn’t cured the squeak. Though I just drove in the rain and it was gone. Guess I just haven’t gotten the lube where it needs to be...

 

[Fozzy]

I like Tri-Flow. It’s super light and can get into almost anything. They also make a pin point applicator so you don’t make a huge mess.


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[AAOO]

I like Tri-Flow. It’s super light and can get into almost anything. They also make a pin point applicator so you don’t make a huge mess.


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I second Tri-Flow. A professional bicycle rider turned me onto it years ago. Like Fozzy says, it penetrates anything.

That’s what she said!

This might work so it doesn’t wash off or collect grime.

https://www.triflowlubricants.com/product/tri-flow-superior-dry-lubricant/

Tri-Flow® Superior Dry Lubricant is an elite formula created for dry and dusty conditions. The drip bottle application, with a convenient straw, allows for deep penetration in hard to reach moving parts. Featuring paraffin wax and high-grade petroleum oil to allow the lube to go on wet, but then set up in a dry, ‘wax-like’ film so it will not attract or absorb grit and grime. Perfect for dry, dirty, dusty conditions, while still providing adequate wet weather performance. Holds up to extreme pressures and resists water wash-off. Provides incredible efficiency without attracting an excessive amount of contaminants.

 

[byathread]

Highway driving in heavy rain has "fixed" my drivers side that would half deploy and then come back up. I love tri flow for bike chains, going to give some Boeshield T-9 (also great ****) treatment to mine now because that is what I have on hand...

 

[Jamaican Cruiser]

I am constantly power washing and lubricating my 2019 Expy. My neighborhood has a gravel section to get in and I have to wo maintenance often. I have learned that you need a "penetrating lubricant" to be effective so silicone will not work well over time.

I am going to try TriFlow next to see if it last any longer, than WD40

 

[Paul M]

This! My nephew and his two beautiful children live down a mile of gravel road. That dust gets everywhere. I’m constantly having to oil the running boards.

 

[Deep8174]

Hey All,

did a couple searches to see if I could find an obvious thread for power running board maintenance but didn’t find what I was looking for quickly...

anyway, what are you all doing for maintaining/lubricating your power running boards? I noticed my drivers side has a squeak it hasn’t made before so figured it was time to lubricate. I put mud flaps on and it gets washed regularly to keep the snow and salt off as much as possible. Now looking to **** the joints so hopefully I can ward off failure that seems common.

WD-40 I assume is too thin and may attract more crud. Grease I assume can’t be used because the hinges don’t disassemble (I assume, haven’t looked). Silicone lubricant on the pins the best option?

Thanks!

Aaron

I would not use wd40 as it is not a lubricant. Use automotive grease or lithium based instead.

 

[dcsang]

I haven't experienced any issues with the running boards but just power washed the hinges, used Kroil, then Fluid Film Black for the first time. The black coating makes it look nice but let's see if it attracts any crud. I was considering PTFE Dry ****, then Fluid Film but maybe next time for comparison.

 

[5280tunage]

Here's a question. I know there are some folks on here with hidden search powers. Anyone know how to find the part with no part number here: https://www.tascaparts.com/v-2019-ford-expedition--platinum--3-5l-v6-gas/body--running-board

If you scroll all the way down to the power retractable running boards, you'll see part numbers 2 and 3, the front and rear caps. Anyone know how to find these? They have no part numbers and I just found a cracked rear one. I'm sure warranty won't cover it and there's no way you have to replace the hole damn step just for a cover. The fronts have part numbers but not the rears. Checked a few sites so far.

 

[FlyBry]

How can they Not be the same? The board is an extruded piece of aluminum, same dimensions from front to back. End Cap on Left front = right rear & Right front = left rear.

 

[Jigstick]

I have my trucks undercarriage sprayed with fluid Film every year. And have them hit up the running board hinges. Going on 3 years and no issues at all.

 

[Fastcar]

T-9 is the balls for lube imo

 

[5280tunage]

How can they Not be the same? The board is an extruded piece of aluminum, same dimensions from front to back. End Cap on Left front = right rear & Right front = left rear.

Not sure, a lot of things could be different, like the placement of screws, clips, etc. Even if they are the same, the least they could do is list the part numbers, or include that in the descriptions.

 

[Left Coast Geek]

i know this is a few y ears old thread, but per parts.ford.com, those caps for the power running boards are part 16A454 front and rear.

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/body/other-body-related-parts-general/running-board-end-cap-extension-p-jl1z16a454ab?pdp=y