Product Description
Ford Explorer 2011-2019 Upper Rocker Kit, 3.75"-4" Tapered, 6 Pieces (TH51330)
TH51330 is a six-piece Upper Kit of polished stainless steel for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, listed as a 4-door SUV. The note reads "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width," and the width tapers from 3.75" to 4".
Molding down, not door bottom up
A Lower Kit starts at the bottom of the door and rises. This Upper Kit works the other way: its top edge meets the lower edge of the body side molding, and the steel extends downward from there by 3.75" to 4". So the molding needs to be on your Explorer, secure, and in the position the product photos show. The kit doesn't include molding. If your Explorer's sides look different from the photos, send a picture to 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Nine model years
The fitment row covers 2011 through 2019 in one 4-door SUV entry, with no trim exclusions listed.
Pillar posts: keypad or no keypad
Four pillar sets are linked. PP51330 (four pieces) and PP51331 (six) note "Includes keyless entry touch pad." PP51332 (four) and PP51333 (six) note "Does not include keyless touch pad." If you're buying pillar trim, check whether your Explorer has an exterior keypad and pick the matching pair. Check each listing for its finish too.
The taper
A quarter-inch difference from 3.75" to 4". The record doesn't say which end is wider. Hold a piece up under the molding with painter's tape and compare with the photos.
The steel and the tape
The six tapered 2011-2019 Explorer pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, bonded below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Ford.
Six pieces
The record doesn't describe the split across the doors. Match each piece to the photos and label the liners.
Cleaning under the molding
Wash the band beneath the molding, dry it, then wipe it with isopropyl alcohol. Work right up to the molding's lower edge, where wax and dressing tend to build up.
Hanging the pieces
Set each piece's top edge snug against the molding and hold it with painter's tape. Open each door to check clearance, then peel the liner gradually and press.
Even sides
Keep the Explorer joint positions consistent.
Afterward
Wait a day before washing the Explorer.
Contact
Check the molding first
Press along the molding on every door. If an end lifts, re-secure it before anything else, because the whole kit follows that line. If a section is missing or damaged, call before ordering.
Equipment
Car soap, a bucket, microfiber towels, isopropyl alcohol, painter's tape, a tape measure and a marker. A second person helps keep longer pieces tight to the molding.
Weather and care
Install on a mild, dry day in a garage or shade. Leave the vehicle unwashed for a day afterward, then hand wash with mild soap.
Explorer buyers can reach us at 877-752-3811. Part TH51330, UPC 691821716555, Quality Automotive Accessories.
TH51330 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH51330 |
| UPC | 691821716555 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.75" to 4" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2019 Ford Explorer |
Fitment: TH51330
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2011-2019 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2011-2019 Ford Explorer
- PP51330: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP51331: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP51332: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP51333: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 6 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: TH51330 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which Explorer years does TH51330 fit?
2011 through 2019, the 4-door SUV.
Where does it mount?
From the bottom of the body side molding downward, 3.75"-4".
Is molding included?
No. It works with the molding already on the vehicle.
How many pieces?
Six.
