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- Step bumpers give you a leg up when you access your F-150’s cargo bed. Many step bumpers come with a receiver mount for a trailer hitch ball.
- Symptoms of a faulty Ford F-150 step bumper include cracks, paint damage, and loose bumpers that rattle or fall off because of broken or worn mounting brackets.
- The cost of a step bumper ranges between $180 and $563 in CarParts.com.
The Ford F-150 is a beloved fixture of American roads and homes. Starting out as a lightweight but sturdy work truck of the F-Series, it became a popular choice for personal vehicles. You can customize your F-150 endlessly, including replacing the standard rear bumper with a step bumper.
Step bumpers give you a leg up when you access your F-150’s cargo bed. A step bumper makes it easy to climb on and off the truck bed without the need to lower the tailgate. Many step bumpers come with a receiver mount for a trailer hitch ball, making it possible to tow cargo trailers.
Symptoms of a faulty Ford F-150 step bumper
Like any bumper or other auto part, the step bumper will eventually wear out and start experiencing problems. Once the symptoms of a bad Ford F-150 bumper arise, you should consider getting a replacement.
Cracks and other visible damage on the step bumper
Any crack visible to the naked eye should cause serious concern to Ford F-150 owners. It goes double if the fracture appears on a bumper, especially a step bumper.
Bumpers protect the car and its occupants during collisions. They absorb most of the energy of the impact and sacrifice themselves to minimize the damage to the rest of the vehicle.
Good bumpers will have the structural strength to withstand most collisions. However, a step bumper sacrifices some of that strength for its eponymous step. Cracks will weaken the bumper further, reducing their ability to protect the truck.
Damage to the paint job
Every day, your step bumper endures minor impacts from debris kicked up by the tires, light bumps, and other small accidents. Chips and scratches don’t compromise the step bumper’s structural integrity like cracks do. They make the bumper, and by extension, your Ford F-150 look bad.
You can repair the surface damage, such as sanding the bumper to make it level again, filling up deep scratches, and repainting the patched-up parts to match the rest of the bumper. However, it may prove easier and cheaper to buy a new step bumper for your F-150.
Broken or worn mounting brackets
Mounting brackets connect the step bumper to the Ford F-150’s framework. They hold the bumper in place and support it during any impact.
Driving over rough roads can shake these brackets loose or damage them. Their material may degrade from exposure to the elements, making them more likely to crack. Once a bracket fails, it causes the step bumper to rattle or hang loose.
Cost of a replacement Ford F-150 step bumper
The cost of a step bumper ranges between $180 and $563 in CarParts.com. Sold in individual units and sets of 2, they come in chrome, powder-coated black, painted black, powder-coated silver, and painted gray.
Selecting a step bumper for your Ford F-150
As befits one of America’s most popular and long-running vehicles, the Ford F-150 comes in many variants. The differences between each year model can bar you from installing step bumpers and other accessories from an older vehicle.
The filter tab can speed up your search for a compatible step bumper on CarParts.com. Enter your vehicle’s year, make, and model in the tab to find a guaranteed fit for your F-150.
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