Dorman 42208 Hood Stop Buffer - Front

Dorman 42208 Hood Stop Buffer

Dorman 42208 is a front hood stop buffer built to match the fit and function of the original hood bumper on specified Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses a black plastic head with a steel stud for a direct replacement that supports consistent hood alignment and closure.

• Direct-fit hood stop buffer for specified front hood applications
• Black plastic head with steel stud construction
• Specific-fit design for OE-style replacement
• Clip-on attachment method
• Stud thread diameter: 5.8 mm
• Head diameter: 23.3 mm; head thickness: 14.8 mm
• Compatible with Ford Ranger, F-150, Expedition, and related applications

Fitment and Application

Compatible with front hood applications on 1990-2011 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models, including Fits 2001-2011 Ford Ranger, front; Fits 1992-2003 Ford F-150, front; and Fits 1997-2006 Ford Expedition, front. This Dorman 42208 hood stop buffer also applies to vehicles such as the Lincoln Navigator, Mercury Montego, and Ford Thunderbird where the original buffer matches the listed specifications.

Built for specific-fit use, this hood bumper is shaped to align with the hood stop point and help maintain proper panel contact on vehicles like the Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford E-Series vans, and Lincoln Town Car. The combination of plastic, EPDM, PA66, and steel materials supports durable everyday service in the hood area.

What This Part Helps Fix

• Loose or uneven hood contact at the stop point
• Rattling or vibration from worn hood bumpers
• Improper hood height after the original buffer wears down
• Metal-to-metal contact at the hood landing area
• Reduced hood alignment consistency on front hood applications

Installation Notes

Install the buffer at the front hood stop location and verify that the stud thread diameter and clip-on attachment match the original part before installation. Confirm hood closure and panel alignment after replacement. For best results, compare the removed buffer to Dorman 42208 before fitting it to the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this hood stop buffer to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles, with durability and reliable performance as the design focus. This part cross-references SKP SK1L5ZA and SKF4TZ for the same application.