All Juggernaut USA skid plates are engineered for true bolt-on installation. No drilling, cutting, or welding is required. Most installations can be completed in 1-2 hours with basic hand tools.
If you're in the Denver, Colorado area, our expert technicians can install this product for you. Our shop installs these every day at competitive rates, backed by a lifetime warranty on labor. Schedule your installation or call (970) 341-4221.
| Brand | Juggernaut USA |
| Product Type | Skid Plate |
| SKU | jg-exp-skid-engine |
| Material | 1/4-inch 5052-H32 Aluminum |
| Hardware | Grade 8 stainless steel (included) |
| Weight | 30.0 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA (Colorado) |
| Installation | Bolt-on, no drilling required |
| Years | Vehicle | Drive | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2026 | Ford Expedition | 4x4 | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2018–2026 | Ford Expedition | 4x2 | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2018–2026 | Ford Expedition MAX | 4x4 | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2018–2026 | Ford Expedition MAX | 4x2 | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2025–2026 | Ford Expedition Tremor | 4x4 | 3.5L Ecoboost |
Not sure about your vehicle? Use the fitment checker above — it verifies your exact year, drive, and engine.
Your Expedition's engine and intercooler hang low — one bad rock or highway debris strike shouldn't end the trip.
This skid plate shields the engine, oil pan, and intercooler on the 2018+ Ford Expedition. From the factory, that area is covered by little more than a plastic splash shield — no match for rocks, ruts, or debris kicked up at highway speed. A punctured oil pan or crushed intercooler means a tow, a repair bill that can run into the thousands, and a family hauler stuck on the trail.
Aluminum can't rust the way steel plates do — every scratch on steel armor is where corrosion starts, especially with road salt. Ours is 1/4" 5052 aluminum, powder-coated black, CNC plasma-cut and press-brake formed in our Wheat Ridge, Colorado shop.
Specs
✅ Will this fit your truck?
Fits 2018-2026 Ford Expedition, 2018-2026 Ford Expedition MAX, and 2025-2026 Ford Expedition Tremor.
⚠️ Will not fit vehicles with a 4"+ lift — aftermarket drop brackets and crossmembers interfere with factory mounting points.
🚚 Free shipping (lower 48). Ships next business day.
Not sure it fits yours? Text your year + trim to (970) 341-4221 and we'll confirm before you buy.
✅ Will this fit your Expedition?
Yes — this fits:
| Years | Make | Model |
| 2018–2026 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2018–2026 | Ford | Expedition MAX |
| 2025–2026 | Ford | Expedition Tremor |
🚚 Ships next business day.
Not sure it fits yours? Text your year + trim to (970) 341-4221 and we'll confirm before you buy.
All orders ship from our Colorado facility the next business day. Standard delivery takes 2-4 business days via UPS Ground.
We offer a 90-day return policy on all products in unused, original condition. To initiate a return, contact us at (970) 341-4221 or email us. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer unless the product is defective.
Every Juggernaut USA skid plate is covered by our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Our warranty covers materials and workmanship for the life of the product.
| What matters underbody | Our 1/4″ 5052-H32 aluminum | Typical 3/16″ steel |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance to permanent bending | Higher — bend resistance rises with the square of thickness | Baseline |
| Weight | About half — easier on payload | Heavier — a full set can top 120 lb |
| Corrosion | Won't rust | Rusts where the coating chips |
| Surface hardness (drag over rock) | Softer — can gouge on granite | Harder — steel's real edge |
Thickness does more work than material name: resistance to permanent bending scales with the square of plate thickness, so 1/4″ 5052-H32 aluminum takes a bigger hit before it stays bent than the 3/16″ steel most kits run — at about half the weight, and it never rusts. Steel’s honest advantage is surface hardness: if your truck lives on rock ledges, steel gouges less. For most owners, the thicker aluminum wins the trade.
“Great quality! Stout, perfect fit. I was surprised, expected a super thin cheapo. This product is not that.”
“Love the product. Much better than OEM, easy to install. Would absolutely recommend.”
This is a great experience from the moment you order it to the installation. I had a tiny issue with 2 bolts and texted them and got an immediate response to resolve the issue. It looks great and should provide much better protection than the factory plate.
Great quality! Stout, perfect fit. I was surprised, expected a super thin cheapo. This product is not that.
Love the product. Much better than OEM, easy to install. Would absolutely recommend.
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Common questions about our skid plates and armor
Fits the standard, Max, Tremor, and Timberline.
2018–2026.
Underbody armor that shields your oil pan, transmission, catalytic converter, transfer case, and front differential from rocks, road debris, potholes, and trail impacts.
1/4" 5052-H32 aluminum, powder-coated black, with steel mounting brackets where needed — made in-house in Wheat Ridge, Colorado from US-sourced aluminum.
Aluminum is roughly half the weight of steel and won't rust — full-strength underbody protection without the weight penalty or corrosion of steel armor.
Negligibly — an aluminum set weighs about half what steel does, so the added weight is minimal.
Yes — potholes, road debris, and steep driveways damage undercarriages even off the trail. It's cheap insurance against expensive repairs.
No — every Juggernaut skid plate is 100% bolt-on to factory mounting points. No drilling, cutting, or welding.
Yes — bolt-on installation with basic hand tools, usually about 1–2 hours. Step-by-step guides are on each product's install page.
Yes — our plates include oil-drain access cutouts so you can do routine oil changes without removing the skid plate.
No — the plates are designed to preserve factory airflow to coolers and components.
Minimal — plates contour to the frame and tuck up against the underbody so they slide over obstacles rather than hang low.
No — aluminum doesn't rust, and the black powder coat adds further corrosion resistance.
No — under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a bolt-on aftermarket part can't void your factory warranty on its own.
A lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Made in the USA in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and shipped nationwide next business day. Use the year/make/model selector on any product page to confirm fit.