Getting Your Ford a Spoiler 

Getting Your Ford a Spoiler

First off, what is a spoiler?

A spoiler is an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds. It is an aerodynamic device which changes the direction of airflow in order to reduce lift or aerodynamic drag and/or improve engine cooling. A front spoiler is technically an "air dam" because it prevents air from getting under the car and increasing drag. Cars that fall into the sports-car or sporty-sedan classes sometimes come with factory-installed spoilers. Though a few spoilers are actually functional -- adding to the aerodynamic efficiency and stability of the vehicle at high speeds -- most are merely cosmetic and designed to add a sleek, sporty look. Some enthusiasts like to exaggerate that look even further by replacing the factory spoiler with a more aggressive looking after-market model.

To the uninitiated, installing this kind of add-on may come as a real challenge – involving the removal of the old spoiler and, if there is an integrated high-mount brake-light, may also involve doing some electrical re-wiring. This is something more suited for fairly experienced do-it-yourselfers. Although generally, aftermarket spoilers come in vehicle-specific kits that contain all of the parts that you'll need for your particular model, as well as detailed installation instructions, it would always be best to have somebody with the know-how should you decide to make this your next project.

Spoilers are available in quite a few styles. Some attach only to top surface of the trunk or hatch. Others have top-mounted elements that attach to the rear of the trunk or hatch, and additional pieces that attach to the top section of the rear fender. Finding the perfect spoiler for your Ford vehicle will be no cause for worry with the abundance of Ford auto parts stores in the country. Top quality Ford auto parts can also be found in trusted online auto parts stores such as Ford Parts Online, which offers a complete collection of Ford parts may it be Ford Escape parts, Ford Bronco parts and a lot more, all ready to be delivered at your doorstep. Best of all, at Ford Parts Discount they provide these top of the line Ford auto parts with the biggest discounts possible, you won’t be disappointed.

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