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Ford Ranger Splash Guards and Mud Flaps

Splash guards and mud flaps offer protection to your car and truck from gravel, mud, and other dirt or debris when driving. While both mud guards and mud flaps serve a similar purpose, they have distinct differences and should not be confused. Replacing or updating these items on your Ford Ranger may improve your vehicles functionality as well as its aesthetic appeal.

What is the difference between mud guards and mud flaps?

While the two terms are often used interchangeably, splash guards and mud flaps on a Ford Ranger are different items with distinctly different designs. When looking at your Ranger Sport, examine the well above your tires, paying attention to the front and the back of the wheel well. You may notice a molded rubber piece on the front and the back that is attached and not free-swinging. This contoured piece that offers protection from mud and water to your tire well is a splash guard. Often, these add a stylish finish to your Ford Rangers exterior and may have the brand logo of the manufacturer embossed on them. These help keep debris, gravel, mud, or other roadway objects from flying up into the transmission of your Ford Explorer.

Mud flaps are less stationary than mud guards. Mud flaps are hanging units that offer protection for your vehicles exterior body panels and paint job from flying debris that may otherwise fly off the wheels and up against the body of your Ford Ranger. These flaps sway with the motion of your vehicle and effectively swat away debris. They may be installed at the wheel well, or they may be installed on a special crosspiece that is mounted on the rear bumper.

What different materials are used for Ranger flaps and guards?

You can customize the mud flaps or splash guards for your truck to match the purpose, type of driving, and locations where you typically drive your Ranger. Different materials are used for manufacturing both mud flaps and splash guards to meet a range of terrain and usage. These materials include:

  • Rubber or composite blend: These are often seen on light-duty trucks and heavier duty trucks like Fords because of their versatility. Black rubber and composite mud flaps and splash guards add both protection and style to the front and rear of your truck.
  • Sheet metal such as aluminum or stainless steel: For sheer look, these guards and flaps offer a custom, hot-rod element to your Ford Ranger and can offer limited protection from debris.
What does sail mean in reference to Ford mud flaps?

Mud flaps are designed to hang down and move with the motion of your Ford Ranger. When moving at high speeds, such as when driving on the highway, these can fly up in the air. This phenomenon is known as sailing or sail. This can decrease the overall effectiveness of the Ford Rangers mud flap in preventing debris from hitting your vehicle. Higher-quality mud flaps will be constructed with a heavier distribution of weight along the bottom of the unit to reduce the amount of sail that occurs at higher speeds.

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