Windshield Trim Molding A-Pillar Set, Compatible with 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, Front Outer & Inner Left Driver, BB5Z7803145AA BB5Z-7803137-AA BB5Z-7803137-AB 926-450 BB5Z-7803145-AA Window Accessories

Came to buy these because of the recall with Ford and my previous A trim flew off. Drivers side broke/flew off and then not even two weeks later the other side did the same. Imagine that. Dirt have time to wait for Ford to eventually have the parts or let them have my ride for a week or so while they did the inspection. Anyway, I’ve had these bad boys for a few months now and they’re even better quality than that mess Ford put on. Durable. I’m super impressed and thankful these were available!

It’s not a perfect OEM fit but it’s close enough and looks way better than exposed bolts and broken plastic. Installation took about 5 minutes — use an 8mm socket to remove 5 or 6 bolts, tear off the old inner bracket (if it’s broken), line up and bolt in the new one and pop the new cover into place. This one came with extra clips I didn’t need and some adhesive tape that helps keep it secure. Time will tell how durable it is but it should hold up for a while. Note: In 2024, Ford finally admitted the A-pillar has a defect and issued a recall for a free replacement, so try that first if you don’t feel like paying $45 or have concerns about removing the plastic trim.

Works wonderfully, very easy installation, but be careful when tightening the 8mm bolts. When you are removing the factory hardware, the ft-lbs of torque is miniscule, just a hair above finger tight. Night and day difference between the gaping hole left from the OEM one flying off on the highway. Very happy with fit, finish, and overall purchase.

While driving on a trip last week I noticed the rubber molding on left and right windshield panels was dry and breaking off. Panels were fine, but the rubber gone. Unfortunately, I could only find that the entire 2 part assembly for the window trim needed to be replaced. I found these on Amazon and read decent reviews. Since much cheaper than FORD OEM, I purchased these - both driver and passenger side. Packaging was great. Out of the box, quality looks good. Removal of old and installation of the new ones was straight forward, EXCEPT that it is not easy to tell after installing if all the clips snap in and the entire assembly is appropriately tight enough together. Many of the reviews mention having these come off while driving. I will find out. Mine feel very secure, but time will tell. I used the adhesive strip, but did not glue down which I wish I had done for peace of mind at least. They look good, but as my photos show, the top portion of the rubber trim curves out and not a true fit to the top trim piece. I don't recall if my OEM fit the same way. So far I am pleased and glad I chose these as long as I don't lose one while driving.

Fits well - make sure you start at the top when putting the cover back on! Minus 2 stars because there were broken clips on the replacement LH side top cover. The broken clips were not in the sealed bag, so that tells me it left the factory broken.

Perfect and easy install

Fit perfectly and went on easy. This has also stayed on while driving and I have been through the carwash twice. The part that came on my vehicle from Ford came off after going through the carwash the second time and then the other side came off while driving. Ford couldn't figure out how to fix it, but this product has seemed to work so far.

Full disclosure: I purchased these, knowing that they are inexpensive aftermarket parts, with a big buyer beware. I don’t always buy the cheap stuff, but in this instance, I figured I would give them a try. So they are easy to install, as I have quite a bit of experience working on late model vehicles in a collision shop setting. Parts fit up very nicely, and finishes are great as well. However, two issues: 1) I ran into an issue with the shiny cover that snaps on. Even with very careful installation, with everything perfectly lined up, I managed to crack one of the covers under very light pressure. Please see the picture. Root cause is very thin material, and minimal radii on the inside structure. This could not handle even a small amount of stress when snapping the part in place. Obviously, I’m not very happy about that, and wonder how long all of the parts’ snap features will hold up. It’s clearly thin and inexpensively done. 2) The second issue is the upper snap is solvent bonded to inside of the cover part at the factory. One of them literally fell off just looking at it. I used some JB Weld to reattach….TBD if that holds up long term. Picture also to show the issue. Note to the manufacturer (if you’re reading this review): I would suggest increasing part strength by thickening up the cover part by at least 1mm, and adding generous radii on the inside ribs everywhere. That should be simple machining from the tooling, very cheap and easy, with minimal expense for more plastic. Just that simple update would make the part more robust and get you better reviews.