Product Description
Ford Flex 2009-2019 Stainless Molding Insert Kit, 6 Tapered Strips (MI49340)
MI49340 is a six-piece set of polished 304 stainless molding insert strips for the Ford Flex 4-door SUV, model years 2009 through 2019. The strips are tapered, and the record gives the taper in two slightly different ways, which is worth understanding before you order.
Two ways of stating the width
The note and the bullet both say "1.156 - 1.5" tapered Width," so each strip runs from about 1.156 inches at one end to 1.5 inches at the other. The width field, though, just says "1.5 tapered," without the narrow figure. We read the fuller note as the detail and have flagged the shorter field. The catalog doesn't say which end of each strip points forward, so the photos are the reference for direction and placement. If your moldings don't look like the ones in the pictures, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with MI49340.
Fitment
Ford Flex, 2009 to 2019, 4-door SUV, a single row spanning eleven model years. The title gives the same range. Flex coverage on this row is 2009 to 2019.
Construction and mounting
For the 2009-2019 Flex, the six strips are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. They mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing molding surface, so nothing on the Ford is drilled.
Six strips, two directions
With six tapered pieces, organization prevents mistakes. Lay them out by the photos, and on each liner write the position plus an arrow toward the wider end. Inspect and clean the moldings: fix cracks and lifting ends, then wash, dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol. Dry-fit each strip with the liner on, check that the taper follows the molding, and mark the ends with painter's tape. Peel, set, and press firmly from end to end. After each run of strips, step back and confirm they read as a continuous line. The Installation tab has the temperature range.
Linked Flex parts
Nine others share the SUV tag. AT49340 is a 16-piece body side molding accent trim at 0.5, a separate product whose relationship to this kit the sheet doesn't explain. GC49340 is a 1-piece gas door cover trim. Pillar posts: PP49340 (4 pieces), PP49341 (6) and PP49342 (8). RD49340 is a 1-piece rear deck accent listed for this SUV with no width given; check its photos. TH49340 is an 8-piece rocker panel lower kit at 1.75 that spans from the bottom of the door up to the specified width. WQ49340 and WQ49341 are cross-listed by number only.
Measure first
Put a ruler across the flat face of a molding near each end and compare the readings with 1.156 and 1.5 inches. Then compare the molding's profile with the photos. Check the condition too: cracks, loose ends and old adhesive need fixing before the strips go on, since the tape bonds only to a sound, clean surface.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth, and keep abrasives away. Questions? 877-752-3811.
MI49340 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI49340 |
| UPC | 691821564514 |
| Part type | Molding Insert |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.5" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | 1.156 - 1.5" tapered Width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2009-2019 Ford Flex |
Fitment: MI49340
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Flex | 2009-2019 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2009-2019 Ford Flex
- AT49340: 16-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC49340: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP49340: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP49341: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP49342: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD49340: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH49340: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WQ49340: 6-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Molding Insert
- 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: MI49340 Molding Insert
What does MI49340 fit?
The Ford Flex 4-door SUV, 2009 through 2019.
How wide are the strips?
They taper from 1.156 inches to 1.5 inches, per the note.
How many pieces?
Six.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What's the material?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
