Jack O

I have a 2012, F-150, 4x4, 4 door w/Eco Boost engine. Iwould like to install a front receiver for moving my boat and purchasing a snow plow.

Any specific brand that is easiest to install?

Any unforseen problems? Should I consider a snow plow attachment for my truck?

What about air bag problem if I hit a solid hidden object while plowing?

Thanks for the potential input

Jack O

Velosprout

According to Ford F150 owner's manual:

For F-150 snowplowing applications, Ford


recommends the F150 4X4 Regular Cab,

SuperCrew or SuperCab, equipped with


the 6.2L engine for residential


snowplowing only.


Do not use F-150 vehicles equipped with


the 3.5L, 3.7L or 5.0L

Foulplay

The concern is the attachment blocking airflow to your turbo's intercooler. Moving a boat around the yard at low speeds would not be an issue, however running a snow plow is higher speeds with higher rpm's and the plow would blocking too much airflow....I would think, but I'm in southern Texas so I've never plowed snow a day in my life.

Ricktwuhk

Yeah, can't commercial plow with that truck.

92497pmu

This falls into the "good idea" vs "very bad idea" category.

I have a 2" receiver welded to my grill guard for moving small trailers & occassional winch work around the farm.
Note "occassional"
It's pretty handy and I believe a pretty good idea.

Snow plowing with an Eco is a bad idea.
Snow plowing even with certain 2500 Ram/ Cummins setups is a bad idea.
My brother and I spoke to our local plow dealer and he STRONGLY advised against plowing with either truck due to air flow problems with the Eco and front suspension issues with the 2500 Ram.
He actually refused to install because of potential warranty issues, suspension damage, etc and he wanted no part of it.

We bought a F550 Dump.
10ft plow.
it works great

zx12-iowa

Its not the airflow as much as the electronic steering. Regardless, light plowing with an f150 of a long residential drive way is ok but more is nit good or safe