What is this for tie down point or an accessory? There are 4 of them. 2024 f350 lariat.

 

That is for the "Box Link" system. The pre-2023s worked with E-track accessories and Ford must have got mad and made it proprietary so only Ford accessories work now.

 

Tie down point AND accessory. It works just fine with ratchet straps and bungee cords.

 

Had to find the key haven't had them out since buying the truck in 21.

 

FORD sells the tie down anchors, or you can go cheaper and buy ones on Amazon (which seem to work just fine):

 

Different attachment style as mentioned in post 2 from early link system.

 

Just to be clear, Those are tie down points. They are not part of the box link system or previous E-track system. My XLT has the same hardware, they are called H-Loop” production Tie Down plates. If you wanted to use the Box Link system you would need the standard Interface Plate Kit (FL3Z-9928408-AB) and the Box Link cleats (HL3Z99000A64A).

 

I found no accessories that would work with mine. I replaced them with the Boxlink E Port back plate system. $36 for four plus a tie down ring at each corner from Amazon. Also you have the entire boxlink E port system accessories to choose from in the future. The Ford plates seem to really limit your options. To about zero!

 

Hmmm, You used to get the anchors with the truck, another cost cut (money grab).

 

What do the Ford ones screw into? Any idea how much pull they are rated for?

 

If you want the cleats, the plates need changing also. You unscrew the 4 bolts, remove the existing plates, and screw in the new plates. Not 100% now, but they're something like M6.

Good question: 4 x M6 bolts doesn't seem very "sturdy", but it should still be substantial enough for most loads.

 

Right. That won't fit in my truck because then changed the plates.

 

Sure they will. The link shows you can buy the old Ford style plates, the cleats, or the combo of both. When you get the old style plates the replace the "H" plates on '24+ trucks.

 

I just swapped 2 of the 'old' style plates from my 2023 to my 2025, and put the 'new' plates back on the 2023... bolt pattern is the same, easy peasy.

 

I am wondering is Ford going to offer a way to use these H plates? I found nothing in there accessories catalog to fit.