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When I ordered my 07 ST Limited, I ordered from the dealer 07 Explorer bodyside moldings that come primed. I had the dealer paint and clearcoat and put them on the ST. The rear moldings go back only 3/4 of the way as the ST door is a bit longer that the Explorer. The cost for moldings, paint and install was around 225 dollars when I made the new truck purchase. The moldings are available from the Explorer side. Early promo pictures on the MSN and Edmunds websites show the Limited with the moldings, but they were pre-production pictures. I really wish they would have made them an option, as that would have reduced my cost. I have noticed the new Escape/Mariner no longer offers bodyside protection either. It seems to be a design trend for clean lines. I am old enough to think "stripped". I also added the Explorer name badges for the front doors for only $12.50 a piece. The combination really makes the ST stand out in my opinion, with no tackiness or excess. The 3/4 molding blends with truck and looks attractive. I saw on the Sport Trac website after market moldings that are generic and go above the crease line, but they too must be painted to match. Try the dealer for the Explorer ones. I think it may help