Deer vs '23 Heritage Limited......

[codythepirate]

So, due to the lack of info that I could find when I searched the Intewebs, even when I stumbled upon this site, I have decided it's worthwhile to share my learned knowledge pertaining to the disassembly and repair after my wife and her BRAND NEW Bronco bumped into a passing doe........ If you want to know how to remove and replace anything from the radiator to the grille and all in between, stick around. I'll be covering it and sharing part #'s to help out where I can.

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[codythepirate]

Sorry for the delay. I can't seem to get pictures to load when I try and attach them.

 

[HighVelocity]

I figured you were busy grinding up the deer into burger.

 

[codythepirate]

I figured you were busy grinding up the deer into burger.

Not this one. I was in south Texas working when she hit it.

 

[swooshdave]

Sorry for the delay. I can't seem to get pictures to load when I try and attach them.

You might need to have a certain number of posts before being able to post pics.

 

[codythepirate]

Apparently I can't attach photos from my phone. I can send the photos from my phone to a memory stick then attach & upload from my computer. Pretty lame and will definitely hinder the number of photos I'll post as it's inconvenient and time consuming. Anyway, Here's a few shots of the damage. Got very lucky as there was no sheet metal damage and the only painting I have to do is the oxford white on the grille.

 

[codythepirate]

 

[codythepirate]

Almost $5K in parts alone from the dealership. Probably could've saved a little if I had time to shop around but I wanted all OE parts to go back on so the local dealer parts counter was my quickest bet. Here's the list:
Radiator: MB3Z-8005-A
Condenser: MB3Z-19712-A
Grille shutter assembly (included the rear air deflector, shutter motor, & harness pigtail): M2DZ-16138-C
Air deflector for front of grille shutter assembly: M2DZ-8312-A
Right headlight assembly (without processor): M2DZ-13008-E
Headlight processor: ML3Z-13C788-A
Grille: M2DZ-8200-HBPTM
FORD letters for new grille (since the originals were fastened by the little posts on the back of each letter being melted down flush to the mounting pad of the grille): M2DZ-8A224-CAPTM

 

[Imaginary Friend]

Stupid deer.

After having one nearly kill me on a motorcycle a few years ago, it wouldn't bother me one bit if they were eradicated. Here's to deer hunting!

 

[Brian_B]

That capable bumper came out of that without a scratch though!

 

[MayhemMike]

Why didn’t this get covered by insurance? Just wondering..

 

[DemonGT]

Why didn’t this get covered by insurance? Just wondering..

Might not want it on the carfax?

 

[TomH]

Almost $5K in parts alone from the dealership. Probably could've saved a little if I had time to shop around but I wanted all OE parts to go back on so the local dealer parts counter was my quickest bet. Here's the list:
Radiator: MB3Z-8005-A
Condenser: MB3Z-19712-A
Grille shutter assembly (included the rear air deflector, shutter motor, & harness pigtail): M2DZ-16138-C
Air deflector for front of grille shutter assembly: M2DZ-8312-A
Right headlight assembly (without processor): M2DZ-13008-E
Headlight processor: ML3Z-13C788-A
Grille: M2DZ-8200-HBPTM
FORD letters for new grille (since the originals were fastened by the little posts on the back of each letter being melted down flush to the mounting pad of the grille): M2DZ-8A224-CAPTM

And people are questioning why auto insurance premiums are rising...

 

[codythepirate]

Stupid deer.

After having one nearly kill me on a motorcycle a few years ago, it wouldn't bother me one bit if they were eradicated. Here's to deer hunting!

I feel ya. I don't want them eradicated as I am an avid whitetail hunter and we eat deer meat almost everyday, but I sure wish they would learn to use their posted crossing zones for all our sake! HAHAHAHA

 

[codythepirate]

That capable bumper came out of that without a scratch though!

I was a little shocked but extremely happy that steel bumper (thanks for a REAL bumper by the way FoMoCo) handled it without a ding.

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