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CAD model of the Foutz Motorsports Ford Ranger skid plate kit showing the plates and frame mounting points

2019 - 2023 Ford Ranger Protection Kits

2019-2023 Ford Ranger Skid Plates

Underbody and rear differential skid plates for the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger.

The mid-size Ranger has good ground clearance and a fairly exposed underside — a combination that gets owners into rocky terrain and then punishes them for it. Fabricated in Mesa, Arizona.

The Two Plates
  • Ford Ranger Skid Plate (2019 and up) — the main underbody plate, covering the vulnerable front section where the factory provides very little.
  • Ford Ranger Rear Differential Skid Plate (2019–2023) — covers the rear diff housing, which hangs low and is expensive to damage.

Both bolt on using existing mounting points. No drilling, no cutting.

Which One First

If you are only buying one, buy the rear differential skid.

Two reasons. First, the rear diff is directly in line with whatever the rear tires roll over, so on a rocky trail it is statistically the thing that gets hit. Second, a differential housing is cast — cast iron does not bend, it cracks. A cracked housing or a holed cover means fluid loss, a tow, and a rebuild. The plate costs a fraction of that.

The underbody plate matters more as terrain gets rougher and speeds go up. On a Ranger used for forest roads and moderate trails, the diff plate covers most of the real risk.

Ranger Protection FAQs

Do these fit the 2024+ Ranger or Ranger Raptor?

No. Ford redesigned the Ranger for 2024, and the Ranger Raptor has different underbody packaging again. The rear differential plate is listed 2019–2023 because the rear axle changed. See Ranger Raptor Protection Kits.

Will they fit with a lift installed?

Generally yes — they mount to frame and axle structure, which does not move relative to the plate when you change ride height. Check the product page for any noted exceptions.

Do I need to remove the factory skid plates?

Installation detail is covered in the instructions for each kit. See our install guides.

How much ground clearance do I lose?

A small amount — the plate has thickness and sits below the component. What you get back is that a low point becomes a surface the truck slides across rather than a casting that catches and breaks.

Can I still service the differential?

Yes. The plate is designed to come off with hand tools for cover removal and fluid service.

Aluminium or steel?

Material and weight are listed on each product page.

Related Collections

All Ford Ranger Parts · Ranger Accessories · Ranger Raptor Protection · Differential Skid Plates · All Protection Kits

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