Chips from blade decklid spoiler

[momalle1]

I recently purchased a 2017 GT Premium that came with the standard blade decklid spoiler and it has two rather large chips in the paint at either end of the spoiler. It doesn't feel loose. Is this a normal thing for these blades? Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

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[bullittman44]

it looks like it has lifted off pulling some paint with it

 

[GMB Racing]

I looks like that spoiler was added as It is not color matched as the factory would do.

 

[momalle1]

I looks like that spoiler was added as It is not color matched as the factory would do.

It's on the window sticker and I have the black accent package.

 

[Jackismydog]

I might be wrong but this is not the oem razor blade. When I removed mine, the blade wasn't that long and was almost flush with the trunk. You should remove the rubber boots inside the trunk and check with a ratchet for any loose and just retorq the nuts on both sides.

For easier repair, you could try to loose the bolts to get more clearance, ( I do not know if you have a 3m tape or not) do touch ups and retorque them. good luck!

 

[momalle1]

I might be wrong but this is not the oem razor blade. When I removed mine, the blade wasn't that long and was almost flush with the trunk. You should remove the rubber boots inside the trunk and check with a ratchet for any loose and just retorq the nuts on both sides.

For easier repair, you could try to loose the bolts to get more clearance, ( I do not know if you have a 3m tape or not) do touch ups and retorque them. good luck!

After GMB's comment, I did Google the description on my window sticker and I do believe it's original. The shop manual does mention the 3M tape, so I think I'll grab a roll, remove the spoiler (look for Ford part numbers), touch the spots up and then reinstall the spoiler. Thanks.

 

[Superspirit]

My 19 has the same chips from the factory. Nothing loose either as I changed mine and it was tight and a bear to get off.

 

[Cwood8656]

My 2019 did that at each end.

 

[PoCoBob]

Another 2019 with chips at both ends. I've checked and everything is tight.

 

[Dan243]

That is from the black accent package, previous owner added it on. I would personally remove it, buy another one and have it installed properly.

 

[Dan243]

That is from the black accent package, previous owner added it on. I would personally remove it, buy another one and have it installed properly.

I think I am wrong because that is a 2017, I think it was an option to be added. I also thought the spoiler was chipped not the trunk deck. Do what you said with new tape and proper torque.

 

[momalle1]

I think I am wrong because that is a 2017, I think it was an option to be added. I also thought the spoiler was chipped not the trunk deck. Do what you said with new tape and proper torque.

I have the brochure and window sticker, the brochure says it's part of the black accent package and the sticker says it's factory. Thanks!

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