Underbody plastic

[Tschroll]

Just performed first oil change 1000 miles had to remove 15 7mm screws and 4 plastic push tabs. That was so frustrating, I put it back on but will probably keep it off next time. Anyone else leave theirs off?

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[Dragster]

I can't answer your question, but I was surprised when I watched a video on the S650 and there was no access panel or anything in the under tray. I wonder how much all of that under body stuff weighs?

 

[SAL-E]

I left the push pins off, but I reinstalled all of the 15 screws.

 

[Tschroll]

I left the push pins off, but I reinstalled all of the 15 screws.

I broke the two in the back so I guess I'm in the same boat as you thanks for the reply

 

[SSuperDave]

I did my first one at the dealership where I work and I watched one of the guys do it. The tray is crazy. The next one I'm going to do at home and while it's off measure and cut a u shape in the tray where the filter is so that I can cut a few holes in it and zip tie the flap shut and then for the oil change cut the zip ties pulled the flap and unscrewed the filter a little work at that time it makes it easier on down the road. The drain plug can be removed easily with the shield in place

 

[Illini4]

My wife's Chrysler 300C has an underbody panel that has to be removed for oil changes. It has 4 screws. 15 screws and 4 push pins is unbelievable. I think Ford needs to hire a maintainability engineer.

 

[RaceRedder]

They make cars like that so that dealers can earn more money on the service.

 

[Dxm]

I went and bought a bag of these...

https://www.amazon.com/LivTee-Retainer-Retainers-Expansion-Replacement/dp/B0927H3DWQ/r

The genuine Ford plastic fasteners are $3.50.... apiece.

 

[JPGC_S650]

Get yourself tools like the below if you don’t already have them. Makes it much easier and faster. 2 min job to remove and replace that panel.

 

[CJ9]

Enough people ask for it and someone will create it then sell it to you for five times the cost to make it.

 

[SAL-E]

I did my first one at the dealership where I work and I watched one of the guys do it. The tray is crazy. The next one I'm going to do at home and while it's off measure and cut a u shape in the tray where the filter is so that I can cut a few holes in it and zip tie the flap shut and then for the oil change cut the zip ties pulled the flap and unscrewed the filter a little work at that time it makes it easier on down the road. The drain plug can be removed easily with the shield in place

Hopefully someone in the aftermarket will make a good underbody cover with the appropriate access panels at a reasonable price.

 

[Tschroll]

I did my first one at the dealership where I work and I watched one of the guys do it. The tray is crazy. The next one I'm going to do at home and while it's off measure and cut a u shape in the tray where the filter is so that I can cut a few holes in it and zip tie the flap shut and then for the oil change cut the zip ties pulled the flap and unscrewed the filter a little work at that time it makes it easier on down the road. The drain plug can be removed easily with the shield in place

Great idea, thanks

 

[Tschroll]

Get yourself tools like the below if you don’t already have them. Makes it much easier and faster. 2 min job to remove and replace that panel.

Yep already on it, I only had a 1/4 socket wrench when I found out about it after my car was jacked up. I should have put it back down and went to store, live and learn

 

[Col F]

Hopefully someone in the aftermarket will make a good underbody cover with the appropriate access panels at a reasonable price.

Hopefully FORD will use belly pan with an access hole / door for the 2025 model (which should be backside compatible with the 2024)!

 

[highvoltage]

I wouldn’t leave it off. It may be annoying but what an extra 2-3 min to remove them screws? I left of 2 push pins that you can’t pull the center pin. Other than that all screws and the two push pins where you pull the center pin to pull out are back on. I’d rather have less dirt and crap up there so the plastic stays.

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