Product Description
Ford Explorer 2004-2005 Stainless License Bar, 1.875" Wide (LB44330)
LB44330 is about as specific as a listing gets: one part, one vehicle, two model years. It fits the Ford Explorer 4-door SUV from 2004 and 2005, and it is the only QAA part on this sheet for that Explorer. What it does give, which many license bars don't, is a width: 1.875". That's nearly two inches of polished stainless steel above the rear plate.
Is it the right Explorer?
With a two-year window, the year check matters more than usual. The Explorer row is short, so make sure your year is in it. If it shows 2004 or 2005 and the vehicle is a 4-door Explorer SUV, it's on the listing. If it shows any other year, LB44330 isn't listed for it, and the catalog offers no cross-reference. When the paperwork is unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give the part number.
Details
One piece, cataloged as License Bar, Above plate accent Trim. 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA. Width 1.875". Mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; it installs directly over the existing surface, so no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
No length is given, and there is no note about key access or a logo cutout. The product photos show the shape and where it sits. Compare them with your liftgate before you order.
Picturing the width
At 1.875", this bar is a visible band, not a thin pinstripe. To preview it, lay a tape measure flat just above your plate and look at a strip a little under two inches tall from a few steps back. If that suits the vehicle, the bar will too.
Prep on an older SUV
An Explorer from these years has had plenty of time to collect wax, road film and perhaps residue from an old dealer badge around the plate. Tape bonds to clean, sound paint, so the prep deserves real effort. Wash and rinse the area, dry it, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol until a fresh cloth stays clean. Check for chipped paint or lifting clear coat where the bar will sit and deal with it first. The Installation tab lists the temperature range for the tape.
Installing
Hold the bar in place with the liner on. With a wider bar, a level line matters, so run a strip of painter's tape along where the lower edge will sit and check it from behind the vehicle. Peel the liner, rest the bar on your guide, and press firmly from the center out to both ends. Remove the guide and press again. Close the liftgate gently for the first day.
A stand-alone part
The sheet cross-lists no other QAA parts for this Explorer, so there is no set to match. That keeps the decision simple: it is one bright accent at the back, and the rest of the vehicle stays as it is.
Care
Mild soap, water and a soft towel. Keep scouring pads and gritty compounds away from the polish.
LB44330 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB44330 |
| UPC | 691821356980 |
| Part type | License Bar, Above plate accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.875" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2004-2005 Ford Explorer |
Fitment: LB44330
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2004-2005 | 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.
Installation tips: License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- 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: LB44330 License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
Which Explorer years does LB44330 fit?
2004 and 2005, 4-door SUV.
How wide is it?
1.875".
Does it have a logo or key cutout?
The listing doesn't mention one. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
How many pieces?
One.
