2015 Ford F-150 Snow Plow Prep Kit Costs Just $50 - Motor Trend
The snow plow prep kit is made possible due to the use of more high-strength steel in the frame and lightweight aluminum used in the body and cab, according to the automaker. Additionally, the pickup must be an XL, XLT, or Lariat trim equipped with four-wheel drive and the 5. 0-liter V-8 engine. For commercial use, most trucks are 3/4 ton plus, but for lighter personal use I see a lot of half tons with plows that last many years from all makes. If you need an example, my last truck was a 2000 Sierra with about 100,000 miles that had spent it's life as a plow truck. And trust me, my winters far exceed yours on an average basis, despite the amount of snow you've been getting. It's ironic that Ford is pushing (pun intended) the Ecoboost V6 as much as possible in its truck products (observe that the 3. 5L twin turbo V6 has already replaced the V8 in the Expedition), yet despite a mere 20 hp deficit to the 5. 0L V8, this... What a snow job. So no plow with the EB. My vague understanding was the electrical draw was too much on the vehicles with EPAS and that is why the previous F150 was not recommended to plow with (EPAS equipped that is). Sounds like a real solution would be upgraded... Source: wot.motortrend.com
