Compatibility of Grille Guard for 2018 Ford F-150 with 3.5L EcoBoost with System Front Sensors

Question:

Is there a grill guard that will fit a 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch Fx4 with 3.5 Eco Boost engine, max tow package, front camera, adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance system and allow all to function properly?

asked by: Burke B

Expert Reply:

For your 2018 Ford F-150, there are a few grille guard options that will work like the Aries Pro Series Grille Guard - 1 Piece - Black Powder Coated Steel # AAP3066 or the polished # AA3066-2. These will work with the front camera and max tow package, but the adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance systems will not work. The position of the grille guards will cause all models with those systems to not work correctly as the vehicles are designed for only the factory lines on the front of the vehicle.

The similar Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-3835 states it will not work with these systems.

expert reply by: Jason S