What is this?

[dpwmc93]

So I just bought a 2025 Lightning Flash and under the back seat in the storage area there is this piece of plastic that I’m not sure what it is…anyone have an idea?

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[digitaldad]

I dont have one...but looks like the front bumper-license plate frame holder.

EDIT: welcome to the crazy and enjoy the new ride!

 

[RLXXI]

Yep front plate mount, mine came with it as well.

 

[Deleted member 4362]

It’s the front license bracket. Unfortunately it looks like the dealer grabbed the other hardware out of it. Should have been screws and rivets with it.

 

[chriserx]

it took me a minute to figure it out myself

 

[bryce]

Front license plate bracket. My car just had the bracket, no hardware and not installed by the dealer even though Oregon requires a front license plate.

the install is easy. There are two dimples in the plastic trim which are easiest to see with the frunk open. I just drilled the plastic with a small starter bit and the used two stainless screws to attach the bracket. It integrates well with the front of the vehicle as there is a relief in the trim at the lower edge of the frunk where the bracket fits perfectly.

 

[Brent@ANParts]

Lucky they left it back there instead of on the bumper! Some places will install it, I prefer making that decision myself.

 

[rockfish]

Front license plate bracket. My car just had the bracket, no hardware and not installed by the dealer even though Oregon requires a front license plate.

the install is easy. There are two dimples in the plastic trim which are easiest to see with the frunk open. I just drilled the plastic with a small starter bit and the used two stainless screws to attach the bracket. It integrates well with the front of the vehicle as there is a relief in the trim at the lower edge of the frunk where the bracket fits perfectly.




yeah mine came with it as well installed with 3m double sided tape, no way in hell am i drilling holes in my $70,000 truck.

 

[jwrezz]

FYI if you don't want to drill holes, I used 3m double sided foam tape to mount mine. It's been a few months and a month with temps down to the high 20s a bit. Hasn't fallen off yet!

 

[bryce]

FYI if you don't want to drill holes, I used 3m double sided foam tape to mount mine. It's been a few months and a month with temps down to the high 20s a bit. Hasn't fallen off yet!

if you drill where it is marked, and take care not to plunge, you can use screws to install the bracket. If you take the bracket off the screw holes are all but invisible, unless you are entering the truck in a concours event.

 

[dpwmc93]

I live in Michigan so no front plate needed

 

[jwrezz]

if you drill where it is marked, and take care not to plunge, you can use screws to install the bracket. If you take the bracket off the screw holes are all but invisible, unless you are entering the truck in a concours event.

I just don't like making holes if it's not needed. The 3m tape comes off with work, but leaves no residue. I mounted my glowing googly eyes with it for Halloween.

 

[bryce]

I just don't like making holes if it's not needed. The 3m tape comes off with work, but leaves no residue. I mounted my glowing googly eyes with it for Halloween.

Well, if the googly eyes fall off, no big deal. But if you are in a state with a mandatory front license plate then having the tape fail and losing the plate is a big deal.

 

[RLXXI]

I'm in the no holes group. They sell some 3m weather strip tape that's atomic strength, oems use it for door trim for years. Seen on vent shades also. Prep the surface right and it ain't going no where.

Can be removed with great effort.

 

[The Unc]

Or this:

https://everyamp.com/products/snapplate-license-plate-holder-ford-f150-lightning-ev

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