Product Description
Ford Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator Pillar Post Trim, Four Covers, Keyless Pad Version (PP42640)
PP42640 is a four-cover polished stainless pillar set whose one note reads "Includes keyless entry touch pad." It costs $84.49, and the covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA. The title and the record list four vehicles, each tagged 4-door, SUV, Truck: Ford Explorer 2002-2010, Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2007-2010, Mercury Mountaineer 2002-2010 and Lincoln Aviator 2003-2005.
The keyless note. The record doesn't explain this note, so we won't describe what the cover looks like around the touch pad. What we can say is that the linked PP42641 is also four covers for the same rows but carries the opposite note, "Does not include keyless entry touch pad." If your posts have a keyless keypad, or you're not sure, compare the two galleries closely and call us before ordering.
Six-cover options. Two six-cover sets are linked as well: PP42642, noted as including the keyless entry touch pad, and PP42643, noted as not including it. So there are four choices in all, two counts and two keypad versions.
Your year. The rows don't share one span. The Explorer and Mountaineer cover 2002-2010, the Sport Trac 2007-2010 and the Aviator 2003-2005. Match your records against the row for your own make and model.
Help. Quality Automotive Trims is on 877-752-3811. Quote PP42640, your model and year, and tell us what you see on the post where a keypad would be.
What they are. Appearance trim for the posts by the side glass. Doors, windows and seals carry on as normal. The 304 alloy gives the corrosion resistance; nothing is plated.
Mounting. Each cover sticks on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, going straight over the paint or trim on your Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac or Aviator post. Nobody drills anything, and no panel has to come off. The working temperature range and the cure time are both set out on the Installation tab.
Prep. Remove wax and polish, and repair chalky, crazed or lifting paint, since the tape holds to it. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry fully, then wipe the posts with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until a fresh fold stays clean. Look for dents too.
On the bench. Lay out car soap with a bucket, a bottle of rubbing alcohol, a pile of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil before you start. A second person standing back from the Ford, Mercury or Lincoln can tell you whether each cover sits square on its post.
Fitting. Shade and a calm, dry day. Check the four against the gallery and contact us about any damage or shortage. Liner on, hold a cover to the post its photo shows, centre it and outline it in painter's tape. Peel, place it in the outline, and press firmly along its length and both edges. Compare with the photo before the next.
A cover that won't seat. If one rocks, bridges or lifts at a corner stop there and leave its liner attached. Call us on 877-752-3811. Once cured, the four are cleaned with car soap and water and dried with a soft towel.
PP42640 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP42640 |
| UPC | 691821408573 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Includes keyless entry touch pad |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator and 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer |
Fitment: PP42640
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2002-2010 | 4-door, SUV |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2007-2010 | 4-door, SUV |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2003-2005 | 4-door, SUV |
| Mercury Mountaineer | 2002-2010 | 4-door, SUV |
| Ford Explorer | 2002-2010 | 4-door, Truck |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2007-2010 | 4-door, Truck |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2003-2005 | 4-door, Truck |
| Mercury Mountaineer | 2002-2010 | 4-door, Truck |
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 Ford Explorer
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 4 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: PP42640 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP42640 fit?
The Ford Explorer 2002-2010, Explorer Sport Trac 2007-2010, Mercury Mountaineer 2002-2010 and Lincoln Aviator 2003-2005, tagged 4-door, SUV, Truck.
What does "Includes keyless entry touch pad" mean?
That's the listing's note; it doesn't explain further. Compare the gallery with PP42641 or call 877-752-3811.
What are the other versions?
PP42641 (four covers, without the keyless pad), PP42642 (six, with) and PP42643 (six, without).
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water once cured, then a soft towel.
