Installation Help with New Plate Holder

[Kip2MyLou]

So I bought a new front plate holder because I had the one that drops down blocks the intercooler. Didn't like how it looked and wanted to be able to see the intercooler once I get it installed. So I bought the ones that most of you guys already have, that is positioned above the intercooler. But I have no clue how this thing is suppose to fit on.

Can anybody post pictures of how it's suppose to look installed? From all angles. I'd appreciate it!


Before:

After: (Hopefully)

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Never mind. Got the wrong bracket.

 

[dyn085]

What is the part number of that holder? I may have to get one after I move.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/fies...ponents-front-scat/?part_name=license-bracket

That's the link I bought it from. Turns out it's the wrong one. Doesn't fit like the bottom photo.

 

[CanadianGuy]

For the bracket

Actually came with the vehicle. Curiously I went looking. Its a Ford part

Found the ST one
OEM NEW 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta Front Bumper License Plate Bracket D2BZ17A385AA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-201...iesta|Submodel:ST&hash=item3aa6a73b1e&vxp=mtr

Has the supports to hold it in place. I drilled two more holes on the bottom to make it symmetrical cutting the L pockets

 

[Kip2MyLou]

See the part number for yours and the one I bought are the same but they aren't the same holder.

If you look at the photos for my link and your ebay link the photos are different. The real holder doesn't look like the picture ebay has posted. It looks like mine which doesn't sit like the eBay photo does; above the intercooler.

 

[CanadianGuy]

See the part number for yours and the one I bought are the same but they aren't the same holder.

If you look at the photos for my link and your ebay link the photos are different. The real holder doesn't look like the picture ebay has posted. It looks like mine which doesn't sit like the eBay photo does; above the intercooler.

Dang sorry about that. Will try to find the right part #

 

[Kip2MyLou]

This is how I wanted it to fit:

This is how it fits, which doesn't work obviously:

This is how ACTUALLY FITS, as you can see it still hangs over the intercooler:

This is how it goes into the intercooler slots:

As you can see the photo that ebay has posted isn't the same as the one on the site I posted. The site I posted has the correct photo of the part I received. I don't know what holder that Ebay photo is, but it's not the same item. They have it under the same part number but it definitely isn't.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Dang sorry about that. Will try to find the right part #

You might have the right part if you got it off that ebay link. But the part number ebay has it under must be wrong. And the correct holder that matches that part number is the one I bought.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Mine is flush

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Thats definitely not the same plate holder I just ordered and received. Ha.

I need to get that holder you have.

 

[AnArmyOfJuan]

Have you tried ordering one from the dealer?
Part Number: 17A385

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I haven't. I was thinking this would be cheaper and hoping it would fit.

If anybody wants this let me! Wiling sell before I send back.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Mine is flush

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I know this is a lot to ask but anyway you could take that off and post a picture of how the back looks? I still can't seem to find this plate holder anywhere.

I keep finding the one that I bought, which is incorrect.

And if you look closely to that Ebay picture of the plate you posted you can see it's a flat surface all around. The plate holder that's on your car, that you posted, has a little lip that goes with the lines of the grill. See what I mean? They aren't same plate but hold the same part number for some reason.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I know this is a lot to ask but anyway you could take that off and post a picture of how the back looks? I still can't seem to find this plate holder anywhere.

I keep finding the one that I bought, which is incorrect.

And if you look closely to that Ebay picture of the plate you posted you can see it's a flat surface all around. The plate holder that's on your car, that you posted, has a little lip that goes with the lines of the grill. See what I mean? They aren't same plate but hold the same part number for some reason.

I'll take a picture later today with the plate off. However to remove the holder I would have to drill out the rivets. Maybe we will be lucky and see a part number when the plate is off.

BTW I found via the ford US website
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/P...&search=true&year=2015&make=Ford&model=Fiesta

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I'll take a picture later today with the plate off. However to remove the holder I would have to drill out the rivets. Maybe we will be lucky and see a part number when the plate is off.

Oh okay. I see. Thanks for checking though. Hopefully there's something under the plate. Appreciate it.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Oh okay. I see. Thanks for checking though. Hopefully there's something under the plate. Appreciate it.

Check these guys out I know [MENTION=879]D1JL[/MENTION] has a contact but I cant put my hand on it. Look at the picture and you want part 24. seems correct orientation etc...
http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/fies...ponents-front-scat/?part_name=license-bracket

 

[D1JL]

Check these guys out I know [MENTION=879]D1JL[/MENTION] has a contact but I cant put my hand on it. Look at the picture and you want part 24. seems correct orientation etc...
http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/fies...ponents-front-scat/?part_name=license-bracket

The guy to contact at Tasca is Steve Powell.
He does internet sales and is a great help.



Dave

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Check these guys out I know [MENTION=879]D1JL[/MENTION] has a contact but I cant put my hand on it. Look at the picture and you want part 24. seems correct orientation etc...
http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/fies...ponents-front-scat/?part_name=license-bracket

That's the exact site and part I ordered. Not the same as yours. Mine, as you can see from the photos I posted, is designed to sit lower than yours.

This shouldn't be this difficult. Ha.

 

[zrxguy]

Hey Kip I know it is an old thread but was wondering if you ever got the right bracket? I just got pulled over for my missing front plate. I was lucky enough to get mine with no front bracket installed at all and though that maybe I would never have to install one........ The one that me dealer sent me after I bought the car was just like yours and was part # D2BZ-17A385-AA. I got with Steve @ Tasca and he said I need part # D2BZ-17A385-BB. I am hoping for the right one!!