The Story
Skip the junk. Here is the Ford Accessories Truck and SUV gear actually worth your hard-earned cash.
FordThe aftermarket automotive-accessory landscape is a minefield of overpromised utility and underengineered plastic. Trust us, we know; we’ve reviewed hundreds (thousands?) of products since The Shop became a fully functional, product-testing battle station. If you spend any time modifying or outfitting a truck or SUV, you learn quickly that half the battle is finding gear that integrates cleanly without requiring a drill, a prayer to the deity of your choosing, and a weekend of frustration. Sometimes, the most logical path is to consult the OEM catalog.
Ford’s accessory arm, Ford Accessories, essentially curates products from established brands—like Yakima, Thule, Warn, and NOCO—but with the distinct advantage of the gear having guaranteed fitment right out of the box. We’ve combed through its current catalog to pull the functional standouts that should work with a wide array of vehicles. Below are some of the standout picks that should help prevent you from spending countless hours poring over Reddit posts and questionable Amazon reviews.
Yakima built this affordable and well-designed pad with a rugged nylon outer layer that withstands pedal and chain impact, while a soft felt interior keeps your truck’s paint from getting dinged up. You strap the bikes into cushioned cradles and get going on your adventure.
Ford Roadside Assistance Kit is a compact trunk kit containing booster cables, a warning triangle, a reflective vest, a rain poncho, a survival blanket, and a basic first-aid pack. It zips up into a soft-sided case featuring the Ford logo and packs the bare essentials. The kit takes up zero space.
Ford Trucks Roll-Up Tool Kit brings order to the chaotic mess of wrenches rattling around in your door pockets. Ford teamed up to build an 86-piece set of premium chrome vanadium steel tools packed tightly into a heavy-duty nylon roll bag.
Ford Performance Parts by Warn Off-Road Recovery Kit provides all the necessary hardware you might need before you attempt a questionable trail with your new vehicle. It comes in a heavy-duty storage bag packed with a two-inch by 22-foot blue recovery strap rated to 14,400 pounds, a pair of XL winching gloves, and a Warn 3/4-inch D shackle rated to 18,000 pounds.
ARB’s Tred Pro Recovery Boards are absolutely necessary for sand, snow, and mud recovery. If you do any serious off-roading, you already know the sinking feeling of losing traction, where spinning tires can bury you further. ARB molded these out of a special composite with glass-filled resin nylon teeth that bite into your tire tread without immediately melting away under the friction of a mud-terrain tire. You jam them under the driven wheels to gain traction and drive out.
Why It Matters
If you spend any time modifying or outfitting a truck or SUV, you learn quickly that half the battle is finding gear that integrates cleanly without requiring a drill, a prayer to the deity of your choosing, and a weekend of frustration.
CarMotion Daily’s Take
Ford Performance Parts by Warn Off-Road Recovery Kit provides all the necessary hardware you might need before you attempt a questionable trail with your new vehicle. Watch this space over the coming weeks.
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