What is a front license plate relocation kit?
A front license plate relocation kit is a bracket that moves your front plate off the factory bumper mounting location — or gives you a mounting point where the truck never had one — usually by bolting to an existing hard point like the front tow hook. It lets you run a legal front plate without drilling holes in the bumper and without blocking airflow to the intercooler or grille.
Do I have to drill my bumper to install a front license plate?
No. Foutz Motorsports tow hook license plate mounts bolt to your factory tow hook location using the included hardware. There is no drilling and no permanent modification to your bumper, so the truck can be returned to stock at any time.
Will a front license plate bracket block my parking sensors or front radar?
No. Each mount is engineered to maintain full functionality of your factory parking sensors and driver-assist systems. The plate sits to one side rather than dead center, keeping the front radar module unobstructed so adaptive cruise control continues to work as designed. The Expedition kit mounts driver-side specifically because that vehicle's radar sits on the passenger side.
Will this fit a 2024 or newer Raptor with the red tow hooks?
Yes — our 2024-2026 Gen 3.5 Raptor kit is built specifically for the modular front bumper and square red tow hooks, including Raptor R and 37 Performance Package trucks. The Gen 2 and Gen 3 kit is for 2017–2023 trucks with the standard bumper and rounded tow hooks, and the two are not interchangeable.
What are these front plate mounts made of?
Precision laser-cut aluminum with steel under-support on select applications, CNC bent in-house and finished in a durable hammer black powder coat. All made in the USA.
Are these front license plate mounts vehicle-specific?
Yes. Each kit is engineered for a specific Ford platform — Gen 2, Gen 3 and Gen 3.5 Raptor, F-150, F-150 Tremor, and Expedition — for a precise, OEM-style fit. Select the kit that matches your exact year and model, or call one of our sales representatives and we will tell you exactly what you need for your truck.
Is hardware included?
Yes. Every kit ships with the mounting hardware it needs. Current pricing is listed on each product page.
How long does installation take?
Most customers install the mount in under ten minutes with basic hand tools. Because it bolts to an existing factory tow hook point, no special tools, fabrication, or drilling are required.