Grille differences


PoodlePuncher

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Has anyone compiled a guide for grille differences & compatibility?
I'm looking for a new grille for my 94 XL Sport.

for 93-94 There's two different options listed on LMC

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Are they interchangable?I don't want any chrome, but with the two examples, the upper molding appears to be different lengths...

Alternatively, would a 95-97 grille swap in?

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the header panel appears to be the same from 93-97, as well as the headlight

Thoughts?
 

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iirc, the opening is the same for all the years you have listed, so either should fit. Some of them have chrome trim and some are all painted. Rockauto has similar choices.
 
Has anyone compiled a guide for grille differences & compatibility?
I'm looking for a new grille for my 94 XL Sport.

for 93-94 There's two different options listed on LMC




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Not sure if you want to maintain the original looks, but #2 is on my Splash. IMO it is the sportier looking one and would go well with yours.
 
Theoretically any 93-97 grill should work in any 93-97. Ford probably changed the appearance slightly when they did the facelift in 95 which was the OBD2 electronics and redesigned interior.
 
They're interchangeable for sure, I think I have had both types on my '97...
 

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