packman03

just wanted you all to know i spent 3K on a road armor bumper and winch set up for my 2012 Ecoboost....since putting on the bumper, my turbos have shut down no less than three times, once in a heavy cross wind and twice under tow conditions. i cut the damn logo out to improve airflow cause they wouldnt do it when i ordered it and I went an extra 50 or so miles before they cut out going up a hill. I called the company and they say they tested them on an ecoboost with no issue. However, i do not believe they tested them at altitude, i travel between 5500 and 8500 feet in Colorado and this bumper is just not working. i now have to take the winch out and cut out a pattern in the grill to try and get more airflow....

great looking bumper, but crappy testing, do not buy this if you have an Ecoboost.

2008f1504x4

Post pics! Sorry your misfortune but like you said they're great looking lol so I'd love to see pics of your truck lol

Pauli18c

Turbos don't just "shut down" or "cut out". Sounds like you have another issue and the truck is going into limp mode...

dsg2003mach1

most forced induction vehicles will enter a limp mode if the air temps get too high to avoid detonation/engine damage

Rob1334

I would look into the aftermarket intercoolers that extend up into the main grille opening if you think the intercooler is the casue for this. Ford made a huge deal about not blocking air flow on the intercooler of these trucks, it would be one of the first factors when looking at aftermarket bumpers that it would still support air flow.

Check out full race for a different intercooler if I was you..

QCFX2

My buddy has the same setup on a 13', no problems

block

Nice bumper, but it blocks off the intercooler completely.

03Scott

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There are intercooler relocation brackets out there you could try, sorry I can't remember who makes them.

Teddek

Full-Race IC would be a good start.

s_vares

IMO this thing is so fugly and looks like it was made in a high school shop class