[quote author=Milan Premier link=topic=170486.msg3610391#msg3610391 date=1271011065]
[quote author=bbf2530 link=topic=170486.msg3610069#msg3610069 date=1270962713]
the Ford Accessory lighted sill plates you linked to are different than the Factory lighted sill plates in Milan Premier's pictures. [/quote]
There seems to be some confusion here, so let me try to clear it up... The door sills pictured above are from the Mercuryaccessories web site. They are same ones from the Fordaccessories web site, except they say Milan instead of Fusion. Only Lincoln has them available from the factory, and if you don't order the car that way then the dealer will install them (
on the Lincoln) on the plastic piece for reasons explained below.
The Ford Accessory sill plates are made to attach to the plastic trim inside the door sill (they don't replace the plastic trim, just attach to it), while the Factory plates are attached to the steel door sill.
Ford only tells people to install them on the plastic trim because it is
so much easier to install them there. However, if you ever look at a MKZ they are installed from the factory as pictured above. To install them as pictured above you'll need to have a LOT of patience, as fishing the wires will take you many hours, and a tube of G.E. sealer to insulate the wires properly. I have seen them installed both ways and I do not like them on the plastic trim piece, because they look tacky and "added-on" there (
you see them sticking out when the door is closed). My friend is going to be buying a new 2010 or 2011 Taurus, and he wants me to install these on it as pictured above, so I will of course document the install for others and post it here, however, if you'd like I could write up a install summery (
without detailed pictures) now for those who can't wait. The trickiest part is drilling the holes and running the wires. Well worth it though I think :goodjob:
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Hi Mercury Milan. :wavey: My ooops on the first part. I read quickly and thought you stated "The
Factory ones...", when you actually stated the "The
Ford ones are made very nice. Here's the Milan version:". I'll take the hit on that one.
Concerning the Ford/Mercury/Lincoln
Genuine Accessory sill plates (not the Factory installed ones). I completely understand and agree with what you are saying. They can be installed anywhere the vehicle owner wishes. Heck, a vehicle owner can install them on the roof if they like. I was simply pointing out to mmmfloorpie that they are actually designed and manufactured to be installed on the interior plastic door sill and that they do not replace the plastic sill piece, as mmmfloorpie stated he thought.
Sorry for the confusion.
Good luck. :cheers: