Product Description
Ford Expedition 1997-2004 "NO Flares" Rocker Insert Kit, 10 Pieces, 5" (TH37383)
The 1997-2004 Ford Expedition has two linked rocker insert kits, and the deciding question is printed right in the tags: does your SUV have flares? TH37383 is tagged "4-door, SUV, NO Flares." It's ten pieces of polished stainless steel, a Rocker Panel Trim Insert Kit, 5" wide.
Choosing between the two
- TH37383 (this kit): ten pieces, 5", notes "Center" and "Side Molding," tagged NO Flares.
- TH37387: eight pieces, 5", note "Side Molding," tagged w/ Flares.
Same width, same years, same body tag. The flare tag and the piece count are what separate them, and the "Center" note appears only on this one.
What "Insert Kit" and the notes say
QAA files this as an Insert Kit with the notes "Side Molding" and "Center." The record doesn't explain how "Center" applies to the ten pieces, so we won't describe the layout in words; the product photos show it far better. Compare them with your Expedition's sides before ordering.
Why two more pieces?
The data doesn't say where this kit's further pair goes compared with the flare kit. If your truck has had flares fitted or removed, or you're unsure, call 877-752-3811 and we'll match the kit.
The material
The ten 5" Expedition center molding pieces, for SUVs without flares, are USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states it will hold for a lifetime without harming the 1997-2004 Ford.
Preparing the surface
Wash the sides, dry them completely and wipe the mounting area with isopropyl alcohol. On an SUV of this age, look closely at the surface the pieces will sit on. Old wax, road film or flaking clear coat will weaken any tape bond, so deal with those first.
A dry run
Spread all ten pieces out and sort them using the photos. Hold each one in place with painter's tape, liner still on, and step back. When the whole side looks right, you're ready to commit.
Pressing it on
Peel a few inches of liner, set that end, then draw the liner out while pressing toward the other end. Go over each piece afterward with firm, even hand pressure. A cool or damp day is a poor time for this; pick a dry, mild one.
After the first piece is on
Measure where each finished piece sits relative to the door edges, then keep later positions consistent.
After the job
Open and close each door to confirm clearance. Hold off washing for a day, then use mild soap.
What to have ready
Your model year, a clear side photo and close-ups of both wheel openings. With those we can confirm flares versus no flares quickly.
Expedition owners who aren't sure
If the paperwork is gone and you bought the truck used, the tags still work: count the doors, look at the wheel openings, and confirm the year falls between 1997 and 2004. Those three checks match this record or the flare version.
Expedition kit TH37383 has ten pieces and UPC 691821615889; Quality Automotive Trims can help at 877-752-3811.
TH37383 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37383 |
| UPC | 691821615889 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5" |
| Coverage / notes | Center; Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1997-2004 Ford Expedition |
Fitment: TH37383
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 1997-2004 | 4-door, SUV, NO Flares |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1997-2004 Ford Expedition
- TH37387: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- Unpack all 10 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- 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.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH37383 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Which Expedition is TH37383 for?
1997-2004 Ford Expedition, 4-door SUV, tagged NO Flares.
My Expedition has flares. Which kit?
The linked flare version is TH37387, an eight-piece 5" insert kit.
How many pieces and how wide?
Ten pieces, 5" wide.
What does the "Center" note mean?
The record doesn't explain it. Check the product photos or call 877-752-3811.
