Description
Set of 3 Aluminium Bash Plates – Ford F-150 (2014–Present)
Triple-Plate Underbody Protection: Radiator, Engine & Gearbox
Combined Weight: 21.5 kg
The Ford F-150 is America’s best-selling truck, and it’s rapidly gaining a following on Australian roads and trails. But those aluminium body panels need matching underbody protection when the bitumen ends. This RIVAL 4x4 three-piece bash plate set covers the radiator, engine, and gearbox of your F-150 with purpose-engineered aluminium armour — the three components most at risk on Australia’s rocky station tracks, gravel highways, and outback fire trails. Built for the full-size truck platform, these plates deliver protection scaled to match the F-150’s substantial underbody.
- ✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Radiator, Engine & Gearbox
- ✓ High-Strength Aluminium Construction
- ✓ Precision Fit for Ford F-150 (2014–Present)
- ✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish
- ✓ Ventilated Design for Optimal Airflow
- ✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required
- ✓ Cost-Effective Bundle — Save vs Buying Individually
What's Protected
- Radiator Bash Plate — The F-150’s radiator manages cooling for powerful EcoBoost and V8 engines, working especially hard when towing heavy loads in Australian heat. Stones, debris, and trail obstacles threaten the radiator core at the front of the underbody. A puncture means rapid coolant loss and engine overheating. This plate provides a robust frontal shield for the cooling system.
- Engine Bash Plate — Whether you’re running a 3.5L EcoBoost or the 5.0L Coyote V8, the engine’s oil sump sits low and exposed beneath the F-150’s chassis. A rock strike that cracks the sump will drain your oil and seize the engine within minutes — an outcome that’s as catastrophic as it is preventable. This plate delivers full-coverage protection across the engine’s lower surface.
- Gearbox Bash Plate — The F-150’s 10-speed automatic transmission is a high-tech, expensive component with a casing vulnerable to underbody impacts. Cracks or dents cause fluid loss, shifting irregularities, and eventual gearbox failure. This plate shields the transmission housing from rocks, ruts, and debris, maintaining smooth, reliable power delivery.
Key Features
- Material: High-strength aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: 21.5 kg
- Finish: Textured matte black powder coat — corrosion and UV resistant
- Mounting: Direct bolt-on to factory mounting points
- Number of Plates: 3 (Radiator + Engine + Gearbox)
- Fitment: Ford F-150 (2014–Present) — excludes PowerBoost model
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: The F-150 already uses an aluminium body for weight reduction — aluminium bash plates continue that philosophy beneath the vehicle, keeping total weight in check.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminium naturally resists rust, protecting your investment through creek crossings, coastal conditions, and Australia’s humid tropical north.
- Energy Management: Aluminium absorbs and distributes impact energy across the plate surface, reducing stress on chassis mounting points and extending plate longevity.
- Modern Vehicle Design: Ford chose aluminium for the F-150’s body for good reason — the same benefits apply to underbody protection.
What's Included
- ✓ 1x Radiator Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Engine Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Gearbox Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fasteners
- ✓ Fitting Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Moderate — suitable for home mechanics with standard tools
- Requirements: Standard socket set (metric and imperial), jack and axle stands or vehicle hoist
- Bolt-On Design: All three plates mount to factory attachment points — no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification
- Recommendation: Install all three plates in a single session for continuous front-end underbody coverage
Built for Australian Conditions
Full-size American trucks are increasingly common on Australian trails, and the terrain doesn’t care what badge is on the grille. Sharp quartz on outback tracks, limestone ledges on the Nullarbor’s back roads, granite creek beds in the tropics, and corrugated gravel across regional Australia all target the F-150’s underbody with the same ferocity they show to any vehicle. Add coastal salt spray and tropical humidity, and the case for proper underbody protection becomes irrefutable. RIVAL 4x4 bash plates are built for these exact Australian conditions.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: Protect the F-150’s powertrain on extended trips through remote, rocky Australia
- Coastal Adventures: Rust-proof aluminium for beach driving, boat ramp access, and salt-air environments
- Tradies & Work Vehicles: Heavy-duty underbody protection for F-150s on construction sites, farms, and mining roads
- Off-Road Weekenders: Three-plate armour for confident weekend adventures on Australian trails
- Daily Driving: Guard against road debris, speed bumps, and potholes during everyday commuting
Compatibility
Precision-engineered for the Ford F-150 (2014–Present) — all variants and engine options including 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L Coyote V8, and 3.3L Ti-VCT V6. Note: Not compatible with F-150 PowerBoost hybrid model. Designed for direct integration with factory underbody mounting points.
Why RIVAL 4x4?
- Australian-Based Operations & Support: Local support from our Australian team — warranty and advice when you need it
- Globally Engineered. Locally Proven: Precision manufacturing tested across Australian conditions
- High-Strength Aluminium Construction: Premium alloy plates delivering real-world impact protection
- Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch: Prompt delivery to metro, regional, and remote Australian addresses
- National Dealer & Installation Network: Professional fitting through our dealer network Australia-wide
America’s toughest truck meets Australia’s toughest terrain — make sure your F-150’s underbody is ready for the challenge. Order now!
