Product Description
Six-Cover Pillar Post Trim, Ford Escape 2013-2019, Without Keyless Touch Pad (PP53365)
The set. PP53365 has six polished stainless pillar post covers for the Ford Escape, $89.99, in 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA. The row reads Ford Escape 2013-2019, tagged 4-door, SUV. Two notes are attached: "Does not include keyless touch pad" and "Sheer three sides."
Its twin. PP53361 is the matching six-cover set, same price, with "Includes keyless entry touch pad" and the same "Sheer three sides" note. The record doesn't explain either note, so we can't tell you what "Sheer three sides" refers to or what the touch pad wording changes on the covers. Check your own Escape for a keyless entry touch pad, compare the two galleries, and call us if they don't make it clear.
A third six-cover set. PP53366 also has six covers, at a different price and with no notes at all. The record doesn't say how it differs from this one or from PP53361.
Other counts. PP53364 (four covers) and PP53367 (ten) are the other no-touch-pad versions; PP53360 and PP53363 the touch pad ones; PP53362 (eight) carries no keyless note. No set names its posts or gives widths.
Linked trim. DH53360 (door handle accents), GC53360 (gas door cover), RD53360 (rear deck accent), TH53360 (rocker panel trim), TP53360 (trunk accent), WQ53360 (wheel well trim) and WS53360 (window sill set) are each sold separately.
Phone. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, quoting PP53365 and your year.
Cosmetic. The covers leave doors, glass and seals as they were. The 304 alloy resists corrosion through its composition.
Mounting. Fitting these to the Escape is a hands-only job. Every cover is fixed with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape pressed onto the paint or trim already on its post, with no holes and no Ford trim to unclip. The Installation tab gives the air temperatures the tape should be applied in and how long it needs to cure before the first wash.
Prep. Most of the effort goes here, because the tape can only bond as well as the surface lets it. Wash the six posts with soapy water, rinse and dry them fully. Remove wax, sealant and polish. Any paint that's powdery, cracked or peeling needs repairing before you go on. Degrease with rubbing alcohol on fresh lint-free cloth until nothing transfers, and feel each post for dents.
Fitting. Shade, a dry day, little wind. Check the six against the gallery and report damage first. Dry-fit each with the liner on, settle it until the margin is even and mask round it with numbered painter's tape. Then singly: liner off, into its mask, firm pressure end to end and along both edges. Lift the masks at the end.
When a cover won't cooperate. If one rides up at a corner or leaves a gap you can see light through, stop with that cover. Don't press harder and don't trim it; keep the liner on, set it aside on a clean towel and call us at 877-752-3811. After the rest have cured, a wash with car soap and water and a gentle dry with a soft towel keep the six looking as they should.
PP53365 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP53365 |
| UPC | 691821393756 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Does not include keyless touch pad; Sheer three sides |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2013-2019 Ford Escape |
Fitment: PP53365
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2013-2019 | 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 2013-2019 Ford Escape
- DH53360: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- GC53360: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP53360: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53361: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53362: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53363: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53364: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53366: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- 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: PP53365 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP53365 fit?
The Ford Escape 2013-2019, tagged 4-door, SUV, noted "Does not include keyless touch pad" and "Sheer three sides."
Is there a six-cover touch pad version?
Yes, PP53361.
How does it differ from PP53366?
The record doesn't say; PP53366 has no notes. Compare the galleries or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How are they cleaned?
Car soap and water after curing, dried with a soft towel.
