Hey has anyone had any luck finding a replacement winch bumper with brush guard for their ecoboost F150. I was really interested in getting an aluminum Buckstop bumper/brush gaurd (the aluminum model only weighs half as much as the steel and is made of 3/16 aluminum as apposed 1/8 steel)and was about to order it. But when I contacted them they said it won't mount on the ecoboost . I also like the look of Fab Fours but I think it has the same issue and as far as I can tell it is only available in steel. I included a couple of pics of them so you can see what I am looking at.

Buckstop


Fab Fours

 

I have been shopping around for something similar. I think that the intake for the intercooler is going to complicate any kind of replacement bumper/winch application.
The only thing I've been able to find so far is the Warn Gen II Trans4mer. Warn has a specific application for the Ecoboost. It isn't a replacement bumper though, it attaches in front of the factory bumper.
Their heavy duty winch bumpers are only for the F250 and larger.
Here's a link:
Warn Industries - WARN Gen II Trans4mer Mounting System

Please keep us posted if you find anything else designed specifically for the Ecoboost

 

Hey guys, Fab Fours just got back to me and they just got done testing their bumper and grill guard with the ecoboost and had no issues. It looks like their the one I am going to go with.

 

That Fab Fours bumper doesn't have much airflow at all. It's your call but I'd wait for a better alternative if it was me, if you have warranty issues with the engine there's no way Ford isn't going to be all over that bumper.

 

I love the look of the fab fours bumper. When the time comes for a winch bumper for my truck, I'm going to either move the existing IC or use an aftermarket IC and move it up so its behind the grill. I think I will still keep my winch on the cradle though.

 

that Fab Four bumper looks sweet, but I agree with DixieDog. There is virtually no airflow down where the IC is. Some places will tell you anything to get you to buy their product and I think running that bumper on an EB is asking for trouble.

 

Tell them you want it in writing, along with a guarantee that they'll pay for any damage to the motor determined by Ford to be due to the front end replacement. I bet they change their story quickly.

 

You think they tested something, anything? Yep, ask them to sign off on any damage repairs caused by their device ....