Product Description
TH55383 Ford Expedition 2015-2017 Upper Rocker Kit, 5", 4 Pieces: Not for the Platinum Edition
TH55383 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Upper Kit for the 2015-2017 Ford Expedition 4-door SUV. It's 5" wide and spans "from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width." The note sets three conditions: "With top and bottom crease, NO cut out, NO fitment for PLATINUM EDITION."
Four Expedition kits, one width
QAA lists four 5" Upper Kits for these years, and the notes are what tell them apart. This one rules out the Platinum Edition. Its record doesn't mention the "EL" Model either way; the kit that names the EL with the same exclusion is TH55384. For a Platinum, the linked choices are TH55385 (noted not for the EL) and TH55386 (noted for the EL). If you're not sure of your trim or body, the window sticker or registration will say, and 877-752-3811 can help.
"Top and bottom crease"
The record says the pieces have a crease along the top and the bottom. It doesn't say what shape that creates, so use the photos to see the profile and compare it with your doors below the molding.
"NO cut out"
Some rocker kits in QAA's catalog include openings for parts on the vehicle. This record says there's no cut-out. If anything on your Expedition sits in the 5" band under the molding, check it against the photos before ordering.
Stainless and tape
The four creased Expedition pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from the USA, mounted below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the SUV.
Linked parts
SG55383 is a one-piece front grille accent at 1.25", noted "Not intended for the Limited model." LP55383 is a license plate bezel. Each has its own listing with its finish.
See the band first
Tape a line along the bottom of the side molding and another 5" below it. That shows how much polished steel each door will carry.
Prep
Wash under the molding, rinse, and dry. Then wipe with isopropyl alcohol so the tape bonds to clean paint.
Dry fit along the crease
Tape each of the four pieces up without peeling the liner. The top edge should follow the molding, and the creases should run level with each other door to door. Open each door to check clearance.
Installing
Peel a few inches of liner from the front of a piece, set it, and press along while peeling. Finish with firm pressure over the whole piece, then move to the next.
After installing
Give it a day before washing, and use mild soap with a soft cloth.
Matching the sides
Once the first pieces are on, measure the gap from each piece to the door edges and the wheel openings. Use the same figures for the rest so the crease lines look even from the front and the back of the Expedition.
Questions about your trim? Call 877-752-3811. Quality Automotive Trims, SKU TH55383, UPC 691821511556.
TH55383 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH55383 |
| UPC | 691821511556 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5" |
| Coverage / notes | With top and bottom crease, NO cut out, NO fitment for PLATINUM EDITION; Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2015-2017 Ford Expedition |
Fitment: TH55383
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2015-2017 | 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 2015-2017 Ford Expedition
- SG55383: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- TH55385: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- TH55386: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- TH55384: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- LP55383: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- 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: TH55383 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Does TH55383 fit an Expedition Platinum?
No. The note says "NO fitment for PLATINUM EDITION." See TH55385 or TH55386.
Does it fit the EL?
The record doesn't say. TH55384 is the linked kit that names the "EL" Model.
How wide is it?
5", from the bottom of the molding down.
How many pieces?
Four.
