Splash/debris shield F150

I have a shield on the bottom of my Ecoboost engine which came loose and is now damaged. It is not metal but is some sort of fibrous material (it is not a skid plate).
I think I can straighten and reattach. Today Ford told me the little plastic fasteners (they are little plastic screws 3/4 inch long)
are $15.42 each and an OEM replacement shield is $144.00.

Has anyone had this problem and if so how did you deal with it?
Could you find any aftermarket parts?
Would you just leave it off and move on?

I left it off year's ago. Still don't know what it's for.

Go to Auto Zone for the clips.

Ours has skid plates so I haven't seen what yours looks like.

Like Bill said I bet one of the auto parts stores have the clips.

^^^ This

Not on a truck, but my wife's escape has the same shield. I took it off and left it off so I can now change oil on it without ramps/jacking it up/ or a lift. I believe it is there for aerodynamics funny thing is I believe my wife's gets better mileage without it.

It’s to hide the oil leaks until the motor is out of warranty. Lol.

That’s it $15.42 each at the Ford dealership.

If you want to keep it lean it in the garage. If your trash man will take it let him.