Section 01-02: Body Panels, Front End | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
The radiator grille (8200) is made of high-impact plastic and is located on the front of the vehicle in front of the radiator (8005) and, if equipped, the A/C condenser core (19712). Besides being decorative, the radiator grille helps protect the radiator and A/C condenser core from damage from minor collisions and flying debris kicked up by other vehicles.
The radiator grille is mounted in a radiator grille opening panel reinforcement (8A284) that attaches to the radiator support assembly and also houses the headlamps (13008) and parking lamps.