Dorman 963-003D Air Distribution Duct Clip - Front

Dorman 963-003D Air Distribution Duct Clip

Dorman 963-003D is a black nylon air distribution duct clip built to retain HVAC ducting and related trim components with an OE-style fit. Its compact size and durable material support secure attachment in a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Ford Explorer models.

Key Features

• Black nylon construction for durable retention in HVAC and interior trim applications
• OE-style replacement for air distribution duct clip service needs
• 7/16 in head diameter and 7/16 in outside diameter
• 11/16 in overall length with 5/32 in shaft diameter
• Multi-purpose retainer used across HVAC hardware, fasteners, and fittings applications
• Part number 963-003D for easy identification during repair or replacement

Detailed Description

This Dorman air distribution duct clip is engineered from quality materials to match the function and versatility of the original retainer it replaces. The nylon body helps maintain a secure hold while the compact dimensions support proper fit in HVAC ducting, floor duct, inlet, frame shield, and trim-retention applications. It is a practical replacement choice for vehicles such as Ford Freestar, Ford Windstar, Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Ford Explorer, where a reliable retainer is needed to keep interior components secured. This part number 963-003D is also cross-referenced to 388246S for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Loose or missing HVAC air distribution duct retainers
• Detached floor duct or inlet trim pieces
• Unsecured frame shield duct clips
• Broken interior retainer points on Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles
• Rattles caused by worn plastic fasteners in the ducting area

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the clip dimensions against the original retainer before installation, especially the shaft diameter and head size. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and position, since this part is used in front and N/A locations depending on the application. For fitment examples, it fits 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, front; fits 1998-2006 Ford Crown Victoria, front; and fits 1991-2001 Ford Explorer, front. The part number 963-003D should be matched to the existing retainer style before service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this retainer as an OE-style service part using durable nylon construction for long service life. The design follows the original function and versatility of the factory clip to support consistent retention in the specified applications.