power steps?
New User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
My question is the reliability. I'm ordering my rig next month and still questioning whether these will put up with repeated trips down dirt roads, muddy puddles, actual tread quality. My F-150 has the FX4 sidesteps and I absolutely hate them and don't want to make a mistake again. The clearance is nice but again how reliable are these when the 6" extended ones are pretty sweet too.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,597
Likes: 63
From: Texas
I had the original aftermarket AMP versions on my 2011 and live in the MidWest and my truck was parked outside 24/7. I never had an issue with them freezing up, but I sprayed my truck down once a week as well. Loved them.
Last edited by Sgt93; Oct 13, 2016 at 09:52 AM. Reason: Adding content
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 324
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
I'll do a little digging tonight.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,053
Likes: 3
From: Corn Country, Kansas
I had the OEM steps on an '11 F-150. 4 years in mud, ice, snow, repeated trips from KS to MN throughout the winter months (-25 F...pop right out, and knock the frozen road slush off the truck). Never an issue. I've missed them on my '15...the only thing I didn't like was they're a little slow to open, would be cool if they would pop out when you hit the unlock bottom on the fob. Otherwise bulletproof.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: SW Missouri
I had them on my 2013 Platinum, my wife's Escalade and now on my 2017 F250 Platinum... snow, mud, ice and knock on wood never had one hang up or fail. Assume 2017 will be the same.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,613
Likes: 156
i had amps on my ram. snow, ice, etc... never an issue
I was quoted by the dealer $1695 for the Ford factory steps installed after the truck arrives (cannot order them with certain package) and $200 credit for the 6” steps that will come on the truck. Basically $1495 installed.
What would be the better route? Do that, or get a set of Amps and install myself then try and sell the factory 6” steps?
Do the factory steps have lights similar to the Amps?
I was quoted by the dealer $1695 for the Ford factory steps installed after the truck arrives (cannot order them with certain package) and $200 credit for the 6” steps that will come on the truck. Basically $1495 installed.
What would be the better route? Do that, or get a set of Amps and install myself then try and sell the factory 6” steps?
Do the factory steps have lights similar to the Amps?
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,946
Likes: 11
From: Northern California
You can find them in the internet or at a local truck/off road shop. The ones from AMP have their own LED lights that light up the step all the way back. I do believe the new puddle lights on the F250's and 350's will illuminate it as well. I have the power steps on my 2013 F150 Platinum (made by AMP I believe) except they have no lighting for the step. I even tried to add lighting kits from AMP but they said it would not work.
Here is a video of how to install them...what I didn't like about these is they are using the OBD2 port. Maybe because these are the plug and play style??
Here is a video of how to install them...what I didn't like about these is they are using the OBD2 port. Maybe because these are the plug and play style??
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rdbrya1
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
6
May 26, 2017 09:39 AM