Under Tray - Needed.

[BoomAM]

Hi.

It was noted yesterday when my car (Focus, 1.8, 2000/W) was getting fixed that the undertray was missing. Now the guy whos fixed it said that i 'should' be alright without one, as its been doing fine in the last 6-7 weeks since it probably went missing (dont ask ), but to keep an eye on temps.
I was fine with leaving it be.
But after talking to a friend of mine, whos also a regular visitor on here, aparentely i can start expecting troubles as it nears summer.
So now im completely unsure as to what i should do.

Whats the general concencus here? Should i get one, or leave it?

Thanks in advance all. .

 

[BoomAM]

Im not sure.
I was told it was there to be used as a way to funnel air onto the engine, and prevent dirt from getting on the pipes.
Im useless with cars so ive not got a clue. .

 

[BoomAM]

So im not likely to have temperature problems in the summer then?
As the example my mate gave was a hot day, starting/stopping in traffic for a few hours...?

 

[BoomAM]

its there to protect the engine and electrics. I would recommend you get another fitted.

Protect it from what?

Ive quizzed one of my mates who are mechanics, and he's said its un-needed, that its function is to just stop dirt getting on the engine.
Nothing to do with cooling aparentely.

 

[BoomAM]

Ok then, heres the question. Will it be ok for a month or so?

I'd rarther not have to do without my car for a few days, so i suppose i could get one fitted next time im off work.

 

[BoomAM]

Im unsure wether to get one now tbh.
Will it do without for a few weeks?

 

[BoomAM]

Our W Reg 1.8 zetec has been into Ford about 9 times in the last 4 years for servicing and other work, not once have they said where is your undertray.

If it had needed it or was important I know for a fact they would have mentioned it.

Check with Ford if you’re at all concerned, it’s only a phone call.

Thats basically what my car is engine wise.

I'll give them a buzz tomorrow, see what they say. .

 

[BoomAM]

Rang them.
Aparentely theres two undertrays.
One that funnels the air into the radiators, and one that goes under the engine to help deaden the sound.
As long as the ones that do the funneling are there, theres no problem.
BUT, as my car doesnt have the black trim around the front bumper, its gonna get more air than usual anyway.
I asked the guy who fixed my car and aparentely theres three under trays on my car, 2 either side of the bumper to funnel air. And they're there. The one for the engine isnt.

So what im gonna do is wait till the next half term, and then have him fix it completely. .