Just ordered an XLT SuperCrew in Arizona beige. I see they come with a front license bracket. Can this be removed, and if so, how?

 

I have same screw and looks like just 4 screws purdy simple removal i would say I have plate on my so can`t remove it but if it was removed would`t leave any scar`s as far as i can see get billet grill best addon for xlt

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Ordered 11/8/00
Build Date 11/27/00
Delivery Date 1/06/01
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XLT 2001 Supercrew
Arizona Beige
5.4
Tow Pk
Captain chairs
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Ford Duraliner.
Stull Billet Grill
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I wish it were just the 2 screws at the bottom. The bottom is attached by two screws, but the top is riveted to the bumper. I tried to drill them out but couldn't. I guess with the heat from the drilling it softened the plastic and I was able to rip it off. I would just suggest you to unscrew the bottom and get a good grip on it and yank it off. That way you wont have a problem with any rust from the drilling.

 

Your right - what a pain in the a$$. I drilled and punched and then drilled some more. Finally got one side off but got fed up with the second rivet so I just gut the plastic tab. Where I live you are supposed to have a front plate but it looks so much better with out it (there is still a little rebel left in me )

Cut it off and be done with it!

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Supercrew 4x4 Lariat
Solid Black , 5.4 Triton, 3.55 Limited Slip, 6750# GVWR Package, Skid Plates, Moon Roof, Sliding Rear Window, Trailer Tow - Class III, Cargo Cage, Grey Leather Captains Chairs, 6-Disc CD Changer

Mods:
305/70/16 Goodyear ATS
American Racing Atlas 16x8
Chrome Westin Steps
Flowmaster, Delta Flow 50 SI/DO
Cranked Torsion Bars 1"
Mobil 1 @ 1,000 miles

Planned:
Toneau Cover
Expedition Console Mod.

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I thought you had to have a front lincense plate in MO, in many other states you need the fornt and back. Its a stupid thing to get pulled over for, but ive been stopped because a cop could not read my rear license at 200 yards at night. the yard might be wrong but thats why he stoped me

 

I've been doing a little research since I posted the plate bracket question. A service manager told me the brackets are put on at the dealership. If anybody doesn't want a removal problem they need to tell the dealer not to install it when the truck comes in.