Dorman 42209 Hood Stop Buffer - Front

Dorman 42209 Hood Stop Buffer

Dorman 42209 is a hood stop buffer built to match the fit and function of the original hood bumper on specified vehicles. It uses a black plastic head and stud with a fine thread and clip-on attachment style for direct replacement on supported Ford and Lincoln applications.

Key Features

• Direct-fit hood stop buffer for front hood mounting points
• Black plastic construction for the head and stud
• Fine-thread design with a 0.47 in stud thread diameter
• Head diameter: 1.39 in; head thickness: 0.74 in
• Stud length: 1.18 in
• Specific-fit replacement for listed Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Detailed Description

This hood stop buffer is engineered as an OE-style replacement for vehicles that use the Dorman 42209 application. It helps restore the original hood contact point and alignment at the front of the vehicle, supporting proper hood closure on models such as the Ford Bronco, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford EcoSport, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Focus, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln MKC. This part cross-references Ford CV6Z16758A for the same application.

Use Dorman 42209 when you need a replacement hood bumper that matches the original fit and function on the specified Ford and Lincoln platforms. The compact plastic design and specific-fit mounting style make it a practical choice for front hood service on 2012-2023 vehicles covered by the fitment data.

Common Issues It Can Help Solve

• Worn or flattened hood bumper contact points
• Hood misalignment at the front edge
• Excess hood movement or vibration when closed
• Poor hood-to-fender contact height
• Noise caused by missing or damaged hood stop hardware

Installation Notes and Tips

Install at the front hood stop location on the listed applications. Verify thread style, stud length, and mounting style before installation to confirm the replacement matches the original buffer. For fitment, use the vehicle-specific listing: Fits 2021-2023 Ford Bronco, front; Fits 2015-2023 Ford Edge, front; Fits 2013-2023 Ford Escape, front; Fits 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, front; Fits 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, front; Fits 2020-2023 Lincoln Corsair, front; Fits 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport, front; Fits 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, front; Fits 2018 Ford Transit Connect, front, to 6/01/17; Fits 2014-2017 Ford Transit Connect, front; Fits 2012-2013 Ford Focus, front.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this hood stop buffer to match original fit and function and to deliver durable, reliable performance on the specified vehicles. Dorman 42209 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Ford and Lincoln applications.