Annoyed by the nicks and scratches that you see on the hood of your Ford Econoline van? Or do you simply hate it when minor road debris hit your van's windshield while you are driving? Well, you can't prevent all the bugs, road debris and wind from hitting the hood and the windshield of your Ford Econoline van, but there is a way to fend off most of them. That is by using the Ford Econoline Air Deflector, an auto accessory that has long been available at Ford Parts Discount.

An air deflector is a panel that is positioned at an angle on the front of an automobile's hood, although there are also air deflectors that are mounted on the roof of vehicles, especially if the vehicle is a truck. The main function of an air deflector in a vehicle is to redirect airflow so that it would travel up and over the vehicle. This prevents a lot of wind, along with the minor road debris and small insects it carries with it, from hitting the hood and the windshield of the vehicle. Thus, air deflectors can really help protect the hood and windshield of your Ford Econoline van from nicks and scratches.

There are many kinds of air deflectors (or air foils as they are sometimes called) available in the automotive parts market today, whether online or offline. Most of these panels are made of transparent plastic, although there are also air deflectors in black matte, ready-to-paint finish. Air deflectors installed in front of a vehicle's hood are also often designed to match the style of the vehicle's bumper.

Aside from the air deflectors that are installed in front of the hood or on the roof, there are also other accessories that are sometimes referred to as air deflectors. Among them are those installed in front of a vehicle's sunroof, the main function of which is to reduce wind noise and turbulence when the sunroof is open. Then, there are also those spoilers that fit on the side windows to prevent air from rushing into the vehicle, although these components are better known as wind deflectors.