Mattthecat

How do you all feel about the open space in the bumpers of the 2014 F150's?
I think its odd that Ford did not put a grill of some sort in this slot.
Are you truck owners afraid that rocks or other debris might get shot in there and bounce off the radiator or do some type of damage?
Any Opinions or solutions you all have would be helpful.

Thanks

KPT2

A lot of folks but grilles over the gap. Boost-bars sells some nice ones. Others, myself included, have mounted a 20" light bar in the gap.

Mattthecat

Whats up with the light bars? Are they legal to run at night?
Or is this an off road thing?
I am new to trucks and do not know much about accessories.
Thanks

KPT2

They are for offroad use only.

Here's mine:

Mattthecat

Light bar looks good.
I just looked at the boost-bar. I think that is exactly what I need.
Thanks for the info

KPT2

No problem.

marco182

i debated putting my Light bar there but instead i left it open to allow more airflow for the Intercooler, instead i put it behind my grill with custom aluminum brackets i made at work. I think ill put a fine but high airflow black mesh just incase

KPT2

Yeah I have a 5.0 and relocated the lisence plate to fit the light bar. I wouldn't do do it with an ecoboost.

shortride

iTrader: (1)

The front lower bumper opening doesn't bother me at all. My 2014 E.B. Limited does have a slightly noticeable plastic insert there that Ford added. They're leaving a little for the aftermarket business I guess. If one comes along that looks just right I may try it. I wouldn't mind having a nice grill there but I'm not going to lose any sleep not having one.

marco182

yeah the opening is meant for airflow to the intercooler, that made me go behind the grille