What are this called?

[SharkTrooper]

Hello everyone my question is what are this items used for and what are they called my truck came with these but dont see and actual purpose for these... this pictures its not of my truck bed or year btw...

Thanks

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[Jerry Can]

They are mounting plates for attaching accessories and securing items. Watch this video:

 

[SharkTrooper]

They are mounting plates for attaching accessories and securing items. Watch this video:

I see ... so are these come standard with most trucks or are the mounting plates supposed to come with the cleats? Because my truck came with the plates but not the cleats in it...

 

[Jerry Can]

The Boxlink plates are only standard on Lariat and above. However, if you have the plates, then cleats should have been included.

 

[JediNut]

The Boxlink plates are only standard on Lariat and above. However, if you have the plates, then cleats should have been included.

Look under the back seat.

 

[SharkTrooper]

The Boxlink plates are only standard on Lariat and above. However, if you have the plates, then cleats should have been included.

Huh... I just checked my

Look under the back seat.

Ok just checked and I dont have the cleats and to my surprise I dont even have the spare tire kit to change the tire ... is this right?...

 

[Jerry Can]

Huh... I just checked my



Ok just checked and I dont have the cleats and to my surprise I dont even have the spare tire kit to change the tire ... is this right?...

The tire kit (jack, tire wrench, lowering tool) should be behind (not below) the 40% rear seat (passenger side). If it’s missing, check with your dealer.

 

[SharkTrooper]

The jack should be behind (not below) the 40% rear seat (passenger side). If it’s missing, check with your dealer.

Thanks just checked everywhere in the truck and there is no cleats and no jack and no tool kit... omg im 1 hour away from dealership...

Thanks for input

 

[Jerry Can]

Thanks just checked everywhere in the truck and there is no cleats and no jack and no tool kit... omg im 1 hour away from dealership...

Thanks for input

Because I’ve never checked, I decided to go make sure that my tire change kit isn’t missing. The wrench should be wrapped in grey felt material and strapped to the jack as circled in the photo. It would be really strange if this is missing from your truck.

 

[JediNut]

While you are at it, if you have the trailer tow package, there should be a bag with a cable, some boxes and twist ties ... it is the sensor to mount on your trailer. If you are missing all that other stuff, I wouldn't be surprised if that's gone too.

Good luck.

 

[SharkTrooper]

Because I’ve never checked, I decided to go make sure that my tire change kit isn’t missing. The wrench should be wrapped in grey felt material and strapped to the jack as circled in the photo. It would be really strange if this is missing from your truck.

Yeah I dont have it ?, ill be calling the dealership tomorrow morning to ask about it.. I do have the cables from the tow package... no cleats and no kit im very upset... thank you all

 

[Bryan Simon]

The box link cleats are an option.
pretty sure the plates are on all trims.
my 301 XLT had the plates and I bought the cleats
all the trucks I have seen had the plates even if the box link option was not on the sticker

 

[Jerry Can]

The box link cleats are an option.
pretty sure the plates are on all trims.
my 301 XLT had the plates and I bought the cleats
all the trucks I have seen had the plates even if the box link option was not on the sticker

I was just going by Ford’s website; It shows the plates as an option.

 

[Bryan Simon]

The mounting plates were on the truck.
I had the dealer install the cleats.

I have read where the plates will also accept “E” track clips. But, they are not a snug fit.

 

[BlackCloud]

Yes, the eTrack clips work great. They do wiggle a bit when they are inserted, but they are mechanically sound. There are dozens of eTrack clip options. Just do an internet search.

I find the BoxLink clips provided by Ford to be a little too bulky - and, I still haven't been able to insert them because the tolerances are too tight. It appears I will have to dremel them down a bit to fit into the slot.

(By the way, this picture is of the clips at the back end of the truck bed, near the tailgate. The black channel descending downward to the truck bed is the latch mechanism for my SwingBox.)

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