Ford F-150 | Transfer Case Skid Plate | 2015-2026

Three-point mounted transfer case skid plate for the 2015-2026 F-150 (hybrid and non-hybrid). 1/4" 5052 aluminum, bolt-in to factory mounting points plus an additional frame attachment that most competitor designs skip.

The transfer case is one of the most expensive pieces of an F-150 to replace if it takes a hard hit. This plate is designed to actually absorb impact, not just look like protection.

What we did differently on this plate

• Three frame attachment points, not two. 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. The plate can take a hit and transfer it to three points instead of two — a triangle, the strongest shape in structural engineering.
• Larger overall coverage than typical transfer case plates. More of the case is actually behind the plate.
• Drain hole for transfer case fluid changes. On some F-150 model variants the hole may be slightly off-center vs. the case drain plug — there's enough room to access with a standard wrench either way.
• Bolts to factory mounting points. No drilling.
  

Compatibility note — read before ordering

• This transfer case skid plate is designed to install with our current-version F-150 transmission/cat shield. It will NOT work with our older transmission skid design (the one that uses L-bracket mounting). If you have our older trans skid, message us before ordering and we can confirm what'll fit your truck.
• If you don't have any TG trans skid yet — no problem, this plate works with the OEM transmission area too.
  
• Fitment confirmed on stock 4x4 vehicles

Why we cost more than the cheap ones

If you're cross-shopping, you've probably seen plates that cost less. Here's what we do differently and why our pricing reflects it:

• Structural 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.
• Full 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.
• Three-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.
• Not 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.
• Optional 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.
• Vent 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.)
• Oil filter access without dropping the engine plate. Drain chute cutout included.
• Veteran-owned. Built in Somerville, Texas. CNC laser cut, formed, welded, and inspected in-house — not sourced from a job shop.

None 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.