Ford Super Duty running board end cap: the small part that restores your pickup's clean lines
A broken or missing end cap, and the entire side of the vehicle looks neglected: the running board tube remains open, water and gravel pour in, and the eye is immediately drawn to this dark hole. This Ford Super Duty running board end cap uses the BC3Z-16A454-A manufacturer part number and neatly seals the front end of the running board. Once installed, it restores the original continuity of the pickup's side profile.
A part rated to the original BC3Z-16A454-A part number
This is not a universal cap that you force into place with hammer blows. The molding replicates the geometry of the original part, with its clips and supports in the same locations. The deep black of the plastic matches the shade of the running board without a shiny halo. That is exactly what you expect from a Ford running board end cap: to become invisible once installed, because nothing protrudes and the line is sealed.
Molded plastic and durability against road spray
The part is made of injection-molded plastic, the material chosen by the manufacturer itself for this application: it withstands road salt spray, gravel, and freeze-thaw cycles without corroding, unlike a metal part. Its primary function is protective: to prevent water, mud, and debris from accumulating inside the hollow body of the running board, where they would eventually attack the structure from the inside. This running board side cover mounts to the front of the vehicle as a direct replacement for the damaged part.
- BC3Z16A454A interchange part number — search for this number on your original part to verify compatibility.
- Compatible with 2010-2016 Ford Super Duty — and also listed for the 2010-2014 Ford F-150.
- Direct replacement without modification — no cutting, no additional drilling.
- Running board protection against water — the tube is sealed, slowing internal corrosion.
- Original black finish — no color contrast with the running board in place.
Reinstalling the running board end cap on your Super Duty
Start by removing any debris from the old cap that remains in the housing, then position the new part by aligning the tabs with their supports. Firm, even pressure is enough to snap it into place; avoid striking the plastic directly. In cold weather, let the part warm up for a few minutes before installation: the plastic becomes more flexible and snaps into place without strain. Installing the running board end cap requires no special tools. Before purchasing, check that the shape of your part matches the photos, as running boards have evolved according to trim levels.
How to tell if this part fits my vehicle?
The most reliable method remains the part number: remove the old end cap and look for the number molded inside. If it matches BC3Z-16A454-A, you are in the right place. Otherwise, visually compare the shape, the location of the clips, and the side concerned. On an imported American pickup, several variants of Ford side running boards have coexisted depending on the model year and trim level: this preliminary check prevents an unnecessary return.
Ford trim parts, our specialty
We devote a good part of our catalog to these body and trim elements that are no longer easily found at dealerships: end caps, covers, wheel covers, sills. These are what make the difference between a well-maintained vehicle and a worn-out vehicle. Our French-speaking team knows these part numbers and is happy to help you identify the right Ford Super Duty running board part before ordering.
Neatly seal your pickup's running board: order your end cap using the original part number.
Type: Running board end cap / cover (running board)
Interchange part number: BC3Z16A454A, BC3Z-16A454-A
Compatible make / model: 2010-2016 Ford Super Duty; 2010-2014 Ford F-150
Years: 2010 to 2016 — check according to version and trim
Material: Injection-molded plastic
Color: Black
Location on the vehicle: Front
Mounting type: Direct replacement
Condition: New
Package contents: 1 running board end cap
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