Product Description
License Bar for Ford Five Hundred, Taurus, Mercury Montego and Sable Sedans (LB45490)
LB45490 is listed for four sedans, and the title names all four. The rows are: Ford Five Hundred 2005-2007, Ford Taurus 2008-2009, Mercury Montego 2005-2007 and Mercury Sable 2008-2009, each a 4-door sedan. The Five Hundred and Montego share the earlier span; the Taurus and Sable share the later one. If you'd like a second check, a call to Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with LB45490 will confirm it before you order.
Matching your sedan to a row
Each model has its own year range, so check both the name and the year. A Taurus or Sable needs to be a 2008 or 2009. A Five Hundred or Montego needs to fall between 2005 and 2007. The catalog lists nothing outside those ranges for this part. Start by checking the Five Hundred's year against that range.
The bar
A single piece, cataloged as License Bar, Above plate accent Trim. It is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish, and made in the USA. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
No width is listed, and the sheet has no note about key access or a logo cutout. The product photos show the shape. Because four models share this listing, compare the photos with your own trunk lid closely, and call if anything differs.
Installing on an older finish
These sedans have had years of washing and waxing. Clean thoroughly: soap and water, a full dry, then rubbing alcohol until the cloth stays clean. Check for chips or lifting clear coat. With the liner on, set the bar above the plate and look from behind the car. Mark the ends with painter's tape once it's centered and level. Peel, align, press firmly along the full length, remove the marks, press again. Close the trunk gently for the first day. Temperature notes are on the Installation tab.
Other parts on this sheet
GC45490 is a one-piece gas door cover trim. PP45490 and PP45491 are pillar post kits of four and six pieces, both noted Includes keyless entry touch pad. RI45490 is a two-piece roof insert trim. TH45490 is a four-piece rocker trim at 4.375" that Installs below the door. WZ45490 is a four-piece wheel well fender trim molding at 1.75". Check each listing's own fitment rows against your model and year, and check the photos for finish.
Why one bar fits four names
The catalog lists the same part for all four rows but doesn't explain why. We won't supply our own explanation. What counts for you is that your model and year appear on one of the rows, and that the area above your plate matches the photos. Those two checks settle it.
Care
Wash it with mild soap and water and dry with a soft towel. Skip abrasives.
LB45490 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB45490 |
| UPC | 691821408214 |
| Part type | License Bar, Above plate accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable |
Fitment: LB45490
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Five Hundred | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Ford Taurus | 2008-2009 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Mercury Montego | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Mercury Sable | 2008-2009 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Ford Five Hundred
- GC45490: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP45490: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP45491: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RI45490: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH45490: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WZ45490: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: LB45490 License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
Does LB45490 fit a Taurus or Mercury Sable?
Yes. The fitment rows and the title list the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable 2008-2009. For a second check, phone 877-752-3811.
Which Five Hundred and Montego years are listed?
2005 through 2007.
How wide is it?
No width is listed.
How does it mount?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
How many pieces?
One.
