Quick Question On Fitting Mud Flaps To A Focus

[Old George]

I'm pondering the purchase of a set of genuine Ford mudflaps off eBay, would i be correct in thinking that the existing screw points that hold the wheel arch liners will accommodate the mudflaps? or do new holes need tapping to fit them?

Thanks in advance.

[dezwez]

existing screw points are fine got them on mine

[catmand00]

+1 the genuine flaps use the arch liner screws and holes except for the fronts whereby they use a supplied screw for the bottom fixing point which is a bit longer than the original already there. The hardest part is figuring out the middle fastener but it's easy once you get in place

[Lenny]

existing screw points are fine got them on mine

+1 existing holes,

Genuine work well and look great on standard focus.

Alternatively if your reading this and your model is an ST, ZetecS or RS with a body kit fitted then Ford dont manufacture mud flaps to fit body kitted models,

see Guide here for custom flaps,

Have mine fitted four years now still 100%

Link: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61119-guide-fitting-mud-flaps-focus-st-focus-rs-focus-zetecs/

[catmand00]

As Lenny said they do look awesome it's one of those really useful mods that most people don't do and makes your car stand out!! When I fitted mine I removed the arch liners and sprayed all the arches with 3 Coatings of underseal with waxoyl then put the liners back. Just a suggestion if your worried about rusting at the arches at all its easier to do that 1st rather than later

[Old George]

Thanks for the replies chaps, much appreciated. If i do take the plunge i'll take the arch liners off and waxoyl the arches.

[theredfox]

+ 1 to that well worth it to save lower body work from chipping

[sonic113]

+1 Yes they look well when fitted and are not hard to fit but can be a little fidgety.

[Old George]

+1 Yes they look well when fitted and are not hard to fit but can be a little fidgety.

With my clumsy fingers and dodgy eyesight this is going to be a monumental feat of engineering! :D

[Lenny]

With my clumsy fingers and dodgy eyesight this is going to be a monumental feat of engineering! :D

best advice I can give is;

Get a short stubby screwdriver handle that accepts Torx bits,

Can purchase one cheap in pound shops,

Use a Torx bits to remove and refit screws for mud flaps it's much easier than using Allen key.

For ease of access remove rear wheel,

Front wheel simply turn steering to relieve access

[Old George]

best advice I can give is;

Get a short stubby screwdriver handle that accepts Torx bits,

Can purchase one cheap in pound shops,

Use a Torx bits to remove and refit screws for mud flaps it's much easier than using Allen key.

For ease of access remove rear wheel,

Front wheel simply turn steering to relieve access

Thanks Lenny.

[Bar72]

Anyone know what size screw I need for the bottom as I pulled a set of front mudflaps from scrappies today but torx screws were missing so only got mudflaps and clips.

Would the existing screw holding the liner to the wing at the bottom still fit, if need be? thanks

[Bar72]

Is Ok, I've worked out that it's identical to the undertray screws.  Getting that washer off is a complete nightmare though otherwise it won't fit into flap (washer to wide for channel).

Lost some skin through slipping vice grips, etc