Product Description
Ford Escape 2008-2012 Four-Cover Pillar Post Trim (PP48320)
PP48320 fits four polished stainless covers to the pillar posts of the Ford Escape. The set is $67.99 and is listed for 2008-2012. Each cover is 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. The record's fitment row reads Ford Escape 2008-2012, tagged 4-door, SUV.
Year and body. A four-door Escape SUV built in one of those five years is what the row describes. The Escape row for PP48320 is 2008 through 2012. Outside 2008 to 2012, or if the paperwork doesn't settle it, phone us before ordering.
The six-cover sibling. PP48321 is the linked six-piece Escape set. Neither listing names its posts or gives widths, and there are no notes. Set the galleries next to each other to see which posts the six-piece reaches beyond these four, and pick the one that frames as much of the side glass as you want.
Also on this record. MC48320 is a linked two-piece mirror cover set for the Escape; its own page shows its tags.
Sort the four. With the photos open at the SUV, hold each one up to its post and decide on every placement before you lift a liner.
Questions. If any of the four shapes leaves you unsure, or you're weighing this against the six-piece Escape set, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811. Have the number PP48320 and your SUV's model year handy and we'll go through the photos together.
Decorative. The covers sit on posts beside the side windows and change nothing about the doors, glass or seals. 304 stainless resists corrosion by its alloy; no plating is involved.
Mounting. Fitting these needs no drill and no trim tools. Each cover mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape straight onto the Escape post's current paint or trim, so no factory panel is unclipped. Working temperatures and the cure period are on the Installation tab; check them before you pick a day.
Surface prep. All four posts need wax and polish removed and any chalky, crazed or flaking paint repaired first, because the tape bonds to that coat. Wash with car soap, rinse and dry thoroughly. Then wipe each with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloth, refolding until a fresh fold comes away clean, and feel along it for dents.
What to have. Low-tack painter's tape, a pencil, a bottle of rubbing alcohol, a bucket of car-soap water and a few lint-free cloths; a step stool if you'd like a square-on view of each post's upper end.
Fitting. A dry, still day and a shaded spot. Check the four against the gallery and report any damage. Number the posts on painter's tape. Liner on, place the first cover, adjust until the reveal is even and outline it with tape. Peel, return it to the outline and press firmly along its face and both edges. Check it, then fit the next.
If a cover won't settle. Where an end lifts or the cover rocks, stop with the liner on and call 877-752-3811 instead of pushing harder. After curing, wash the four with car soap and water and dry with a soft towel.
PP48320 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP48320 |
| UPC | 691821746651 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| 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 | 2008-2012 Ford Escape |
Fitment: PP48320
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2008-2012 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2008-2012 Ford Escape
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: PP48320 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP48320 fit?
The Ford Escape 2008-2012, tagged 4-door, SUV.
Is there a larger set?
Yes, PP48321 with six covers.
Which posts are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
Do I need to drill?
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 after curing, then a soft towel.
