Product Description
Ford Explorer 2016-2019 Rear Deck Accent, 1.25-Inch Polished Stainless (RD56330)
RD56330 is a 1.25-inch polished stainless strip for the liftgate of the Ford Explorer 4-door SUV, 2016 through 2019. One piece of 304 stainless steel with a mirror finish, made in the USA, mounted with 3M tape.
Explorer years
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. An Explorer from earlier years is on a separate listing with a different width, so check your registration.
The tailgate handle piece
Of the four linked parts, DH56330 sits closest to this strip. It's a one-piece tailgate handle accent trim. With both on, the gate gets a polished strip and a trimmed handle. The data doesn't say whether the handle piece leaves room for a camera or key, so look at its photos.
Other Explorer parts
- MI56330, a four-piece body molding insert kit, 0.75 inch
- MC56330, a two-piece mirror cover set, described as a snap-on replacement set
- GC56330, a gas door cover trim
About the mirror covers
Note the wording on MC56330: a snap-on replacement set. That is a different install from this tape-on strip. Read its own listing for details before you order.
Width
An inch and a quarter. Painter's tape of that width in the spot the photos show will give you a preview on your own gate.
Steel
26-gauge 304 stainless, polished. No plated coating; the shine is the metal.
Tape
The 1.25" Explorer accent mounts on the existing surface using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Ford.
Preparing the gate
Wash and dry. Then wipe the strip's path with a residue-free cleaner several times, switching cloths, until nothing more comes off. Repair chips or flaking clearcoat beforehand.
Lining up with the handle
If you're fitting DH56330, fit it first or hold it in place, so the deck strip's position can be judged against it. With the strip's liner on, measure from each end to the gate edges and mark the line with painter's tape.
Pressing
On a dry, mild day, peel the liner and press from the middle out to both ends. The Installation tab spells out each step.
Care
Give it a few days before washing. Mild soap and a soft cloth afterward, never a rubbing compound.
What it is
A decorative strip across the gate. It doesn't replace any factory part, and since it rides on tape over the paint, the liftgate works as before.
Install conditions
Shade or a garage helps. Foam tape bonds best on a surface that's neither sun-hot nor overnight-cold.
Why stainless
Solid 304 stainless shows the same steel under a light scuff from loading cargo. There's no chrome layer to lift at the edges, so the strip's look depends on the metal, not on a coating.
No side kits linked
The Explorer record links no pillar, rocker, or wheel well trim. For those, call to ask what's offered.
Before ordering
Confirm the year, run the tape test, and read the handle trim listing if you plan to fit it.
Part details
Explorer owners can dial 877-752-3811 about RD56330; its UPC is 691821254514.
RD56330 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD56330 |
| UPC | 691821254514 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.25" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2019 Ford Explorer |
Fitment: RD56330
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2016-2019 | 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 2016-2019 Ford Explorer
- MI56330: 4-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- GC56330: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- DH56330: 1-piece Tailgate Handle Accent Trim
- MC56330: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Deck Accent
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- 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.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RD56330 Rear Deck Accent
Which Explorer does RD56330 fit?
The Ford Explorer 4-door SUV, 2016 through 2019.
How wide is it?
1.25 inches.
Is there tailgate handle trim?
Yes, DH56330, a one-piece tailgate handle accent.
How do the mirror covers install?
MC56330 is described as a snap-on replacement set. See its listing.
How does this strip mount?
3M tape.
