{"title":"Ford F-150","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTalons Garage Skid Plates are proudly made in the USA- specifically in Somerville, Texas, delivering dependable protection where your vehicle needs it most. Engineered for durability and precision fitment, these skid plates shield vital components—including the engine, transmission, transfer case, fuel tank, and catalytic converters—helping guard against trail damage and catalytic converter theft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBuilt with quality craftsmanship and real-world performance in mind, they strike the perfect balance between strength, functionality, and ease of installation. Plus, bundled package options provide added value, saving you money while ensuring comprehensive underbody protection for your off-road setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ford-f150-skid-plate-package-2015-2026","title":"Ford F-150 | Skid Plate Package | 2015-2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"H1AvN fggS- cell\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"_2RbVQ\" data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3nbVj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"_3cRjW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"H1AvN fggS- cell\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"_2RbVQ\" data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3nbVj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"_3cRjW\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0834\/1300\/files\/MadeintheUSA_6_480x480.png?v=1700242376\" width=\"289\" height=\"141\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-piece undercarriage protection package for the 2015-2026 F-150 (and Raptor): front engine skid plate, full-length transmission skid plate with integrated cat shield, and transfer case skid plate. Covers everything from the front bumper crossmember back to the transfer case. Available for non-hybrid (5.0L, 3.5L EcoBoost, 2.7L) and Powerboost hybrid configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the package we'd put on our own trucks. 1\/4\" 5052 aluminum throughout, bolt-in to factory attachment points, no drilling required. Built in Somerville, Texas — laser cut, formed, welded, and inspected in-house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we cost more than the cheap ones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're cross-shopping, you've probably seen plates that cost less. Here's what we do differently and why our pricing reflects it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural mounting bracket on the engine skid, not just an afterthought. Most competitors don't use a separate bracket — they bolt the plate directly to OEM mounting points. Our bracket is bent into flanges for rigidity and lets the plate extend forward to cover the A-arm mounts — most competitors leave that area exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull exhaust crossover tube coverage on the transmission skid. Some competitor designs leave that section exposed — that area gets hit by road debris, speed bumps, and rocks off-road. Exposed exhaust is also where a sawzall reaches the catalytic converters. Even if a thief can't actually get the cats out through our shield, visible exhaust under your truck is an invitation to try.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-point mount on the transfer case skid. The problem with a two-point cantilevered design isn't that it doesn't cover the transfer case — it's that it doesn't support itself. On a hard hit, the back of the plate has nothing supporting it. Impact energy pivots the plate upward, and it folds right up into the transfer case it was supposed to protect. Our third mount point ties the back of the plate into the frame. A triangle, the strongest shape in structural engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot two separate products. Some competitors split the transmission skid and the cat guard into two separate products, then offer a bundle price that makes you feel like you're getting a deal for buying both. That's marketing voodoo. Ours is one piece, designed together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional welded reinforcing ribs on the transmission skid for buyers who want more strength than the base plate. $40 upgrade. Most fabricators have welding capability — they just don't offer this. We do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVent holes under the cats for heat dissipation and water\/mud drainage. (Mud can still get caught up there, but the holes let it drain when the truck dries out.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil filter access without dropping the engine plate. Drain chute cutout included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeteran-owned. Built in Somerville, Texas. CNC laser cut, formed, welded, and inspected in-house — not sourced from a job shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of this is exotic. It's just what happens when a real fabricator builds the part instead of cost-engineering it. If the price difference matters more to you than these differences, we won't take it personally — buy what fits your budget. If you want the plate built the way it should be, that's what we make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_2-GPA fggS- cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WncCi\" data-hook=\"info-section-description\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Engine Skid Plate\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 2-piece front engine skid plate will help protect your engine, oil pan, intercooler, and other engine components, and a-arm mounts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not interfere with the active air dam on the PowerBoost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the oil filter rear plastic drain. Oil filter is accessible from the side of the plate. Front drain will need to be diverted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vUvXTc-JnXQ?si=ibfS_RSsik_EFj29\" title=\"Talons Garage F-150 Oil Change with Catalytic Converter Shield and Skid Plates Installed\"\u003eTalons Garage F-150 Oil Change with Catalytic Converter Shield and Skid Plates Installed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified to fit on the 4x4 5.0L, 3.5L, and PowerBoost engines. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e**Send us a message if you have a 2024-2025 with the 2.7L engine**\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not fit 2WD trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission Skid Plate\/Cat Shield\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length transmission skid. Runs crossmember to crossmember and covers the exhaust crossover tubes — the section behind the engine where the exhaust Y-pipe routes across the chassis. Some competitor designs stop short of this area, leaving the crossover tubes exposed to anything that gets past the front of the truck. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation holes to keep temperatures down around the transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection to catalytic converters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts into preexisting holes from the factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with lift kits that require subframe modifications (usually lifts greater than 3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil drain hole is optimized for the 5.0 engine, Ecoboost, and PowerBoost models. We highly recommend an aftermarket oil drain valve for ease of oil changes. Check out brands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fumotousa.com\/\" title=\"Fumoto oil drain valve\"\u003eFumoto\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roninfactory.com\/\" title=\"Ronin oil drain valve\"\u003eRonin\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.valvomax.com\/\" title=\"Valvomax oil drain valve\"\u003eValvoMax\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese plates are designed to fit a stock truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer Case Skid Plate\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a hole to allow transfer case oil drainage. The hole may be slightly off-center on some models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding protection to transfer case during on and off-road applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-hook=\"info-section-title\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"Text3027143737__root Text3027143737---typography-11-runningText Text3027143737---priority-7-primary s8gg2 _149OH InfoSectionTitle3095652555__root\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003eIncluded with purchase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WncCi\" data-hook=\"info-section-description\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront engine skid, transmission skid\/cat shield, and transfer case skid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-coated button head Allen head hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalytic converter protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional: Welded Reinforcing Ribs (+$40)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour pulse-MIG-welded ribs across the transmission skid for buyers who want more strength than the base plate. The ribs run perpendicular to the long axis of the plate and dramatically increase rigidity under direct impact — useful if you do harder off-road work, run washboard roads regularly, or just want the extra peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding 1\/4\" aluminum is harder than most production skid plate makers want to deal with. Most fabricators have welding capability — they just don't offer this as an option. We do, because it's a real upgrade and worth the $40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelect \"With Reinforcing Ribs\" above to add. Photo shows the ribs in finished form.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-hook=\"info-section-title\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"Text3027143737__root Text3027143737---typography-11-runningText Text3027143737---priority-7-primary s8gg2 _149OH InfoSectionTitle3095652555__root\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WncCi\" data-hook=\"info-section-description\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as raw bare 5052 aluminum, ready for install or ready to paint or powder coat if you want a finished look. Bare aluminum is corrosion-resistant — there's no rust concern, and a finish is purely cosmetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause these are fabricated, not molded, you may see honest evidence of that process: minor scratches from the raw material substrate, light press brake marks where the urethane protective film didn't fully cover, or minor handling marks. None of it affects strength, fitment, or function.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-hook=\"info-section-title\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"Text3027143737__root Text3027143737---typography-11-runningText Text3027143737---priority-7-primary s8gg2 _149OH InfoSectionTitle3095652555__root\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WncCi\" data-hook=\"info-section-description\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt in installation, no drilling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talonsgarage.com\/pages\/f-150-install\" title=\"Ford F-150 Skid Plate Install Guides\"\u003eFord F-150 Skid Plate Install Guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-hook=\"info-section-title\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"Text3027143737__root Text3027143737---typography-11-runningText Text3027143737---priority-7-primary s8gg2 _149OH InfoSectionTitle3095652555__root\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WncCi\" data-hook=\"info-section-description\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront\/engine skid weighs 32 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-hybrid transmission skid\/cat shield weighs 35 lbs without reinforcing ribs and 38 lbs with reinforcing ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerBoost transmission skid\/cat shield weighs 40 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer case skid weighs 16 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-hook=\"info-section-title\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"Text3027143737__root Text3027143737---typography-11-runningText Text3027143737---priority-7-primary s8gg2 _149OH InfoSectionTitle3095652555__root\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003eShipping, returns, warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WncCi\" data-hook=\"info-section-description\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talonsgarage.com\/pages\/policies\" title=\"Talons Garage Policies Page\"\u003ePolicies page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eShips in 2-3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Talons Garage","offers":[{"title":"Non-hybrid \/ Without Reinforcing Ribs \/ 2015-2025 5.0L \u0026 3.5L","offer_id":45201800855860,"sku":"F150-Full-Skid-AL","price":1359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-hybrid \/ Without Reinforcing Ribs \/ 2015-2023 2.7L","offer_id":48992613990708,"sku":"F150-Full-Skid-AL","price":1359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-hybrid \/ Without Reinforcing Ribs \/ 2024-2025 2.7L","offer_id":48992614023476,"sku":"F150-Full-Skid-AL-2.7","price":1359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-hybrid \/ With Reinforcing Ribs \/ 2015-2025 5.0L \u0026 3.5L","offer_id":45201800823092,"sku":"F150-Full-Skid-AL-Ribs","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-hybrid \/ With Reinforcing Ribs \/ 2015-2023 2.7L","offer_id":48992614056244,"sku":"F150-Full-Skid-AL-Ribs","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-hybrid \/ With Reinforcing Ribs \/ 2024-2025 2.7L","offer_id":48992614089012,"sku":"F150-Full-Skid-AL-Ribs-2.7","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hybrid (Powerboost) \/ Without Reinforcing Ribs \/ POWERBOOST (HYBRID)","offer_id":48992614121780,"sku":"F150-full-skid-AL-PB","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0834\/1300\/files\/IMG_2872_599c0229-b410-4401-a034-e046e0c660f2.jpg?v=1714504066"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0834\/1300\/collections\/IMG_2872_8faefb0e-dac0-4f15-a1fd-ca15577150da.jpg?v=1775627088","url":"https:\/\/talonsgarage.com\/collections\/ford-f-150.oembed","provider":"Talons Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}