10 Awesome Grilles to Toughen Up Your F-Series Truck
From flames and webbing to chrome mesh, we got all your grille needs covered.
Let’s face it, there are a ton of F-Series trucks on the road. That comes with the territory when you’re the best-selling vehicle in the US. So, it’s not easy to make your Ford truck stand out from the crowd. However, if you are hoping to personalize your truck more than just picking the paint color, you might have to change a few things with some aftermarket parts. One of the easiest, and most dramatic, changes you can make to your Ford truck is a new grille.
When choosing an aftermarket grille, everyone’s style differs. Some will want to keep it looking fairly stock, but just with a couple extra flourishes. There are other drivers who would want to dramatically change the whole look of the vehicle, turning a refined F-150 into a rugged beast. Then, of course, there are some that want the shiniest, wildest grille available. In our list below, we hope to appeal to all Ford drivers and have included rugged grilles, classy grilles, and yes, even a couple of wild ones.
Putco Ford F-Series Liquid Spider Web Grille
The Putco Liquid Spider Web Grille is another wild grille, in the same vein as the Flaming Inferno grille from earlier. Instead of featuring flames, however, this grille looks like a swirled spider web. It’s unique, obviously, but it also is a bit more conservative than huge flames bursting out of the blue oval. In this case, you have the Ford emblem at the center with the webbing spinning out from it. Much like the Inferno grille, you either are going to love it or hate it, as there’s really no in-between. This grille is perfect for that people that love Ford trucks with a dash of Spider-Man.
The Putco Ford F-Series Liquid Spider Web Grille Overlay is available at Auto Truck Toys for $565-$750.
T-Rex F-150 Stealth Metal Replacement Grille
There are those truck owners that really dislike chrome on their truck. They want every bit of chrome to be blacked out. If you’re one of those people, then the T-Rex F-150 Stealth Metal Replacement Grille is just what you need. Gone is the huge chrome grille from the standard F-150. In its place is a stylish steel grilled with a black powdercoat. The Stealth Metal grille is fairly simple at first glance but has a ton of little accents that make it stand out. There are black studs that line the outer part of the grille, with black wire mesh in all the gaps. There’s also the X-Metal logo right in the center, replacing the Ford emblem. This is one menacing grille!
The T-Rex Ford F-150 Stealth Metal Replacement Grille is available at T-Rex Grilles for $1,105.
E&G Classics Black Ice Heavy Mesh Grille
We’ve gone through some pretty drastic grilles in this list, and maybe that’s just not the style you’re going for. However, you might want something unique, but nothing that loses that Ford look. The E&G Classics Black Ice Heavy Mesh Grille is perfect for you. There are no crazy designs. The Ford emblem is still front and center. But what you get with the Black Ice grille is a lot more negative space that highlights the center strip of chrome. This is a classy grille that still feels completely original, with hints of the standard grille. The chrome is the star here, as is the Ford emblem. No flames or webbing needed to stand out.
The E&G Classics Black Ice Heavy Mesh Grille is available at CARiD for $644.
Royalty Core RC1 Classic Grille
So far, when we’ve highlighted mesh grilles with rivets, they’ve looked ultra-rugged. However, on the Royalty Core RC1 Classic Grille, you get the mesh and rivets, but in a completely-chrome look. This chrome turns what would normally be rugged into something completely refined. This grille is sure to turn heads, but also not make your truck look like a tank. Also, unlike some of the overlays, this is a complete grille, which will completely change the look of your truck. It’s a true statement piece.
The Royalty Core RC1 Classic Grille is available at Royalty Core for $1,099.
T-Rex Upper-Class Series Main Grille
As you can infer from the name, the Upper-Class Series Main Grille is supposed to be the grille of choice for those who want their truck to look more luxurious. Going with the all-chrome look, with chrome mesh and a chrome bar going through the center, the Upper-Class grille looks like something you might see on a classic luxury car, and not a heavy duty pickup truck. However, not every Ford truck owner buys the truck to haul lumber or go muddin’.
The T-Rex Upper-Class Series Main Grille is available from T-Rex for $907.
Black Horse Black Mesh Grille
If you’ve made it through this list and think everything so far has been far too drastic of a change for you, then the Black Horse Black Mesh Grille might be more your speed. Instead of replacing the grille, and adding a lot of bells and whistles, this Black Mesh Grille is just three overlay parts that you put over the existing grille. This gives the grille the same basic look of the standard grille, but with a darker tint to it. So, if you think flames, rivets, and LED lighting is just too much for your truck’s grille, then maybe just tinting it might be enough for you!
The Black Horse Black Mesh Grille is available from CARiD for $224.
Smittybilt Ford F-Series M1 Wire Mesh Grille
Here is one of the more dramatic grilles, which expertly balances style and sophistication with a side of subtle intimidation.
The Smittybilt Ford-F-Series M1 Wire Mesh Grille will turn your Ford truck into something resembling a military vehicle. However, when you have to attend a black-tie event — or your kid’s PTA meeting — you can show up in style without worry that the other attendees are going to think that Mad Max just drove up. The grille is versatile enough to make your truck fit in with any crowd, whether you’re attending a monster truck event or a wedding.
This is especially perfect for those Ford enthusiasts that want their truck to look like a rugged beast ready to conquer any obstacle but still be able to blend in on the city roads. And when it comes time to really enjoying your ride, if you love to use your truck on the back roads more than the pavement, or you love going through mud trails, this is the type of grille you should look for.
The Smittybilt Ford F-Series M1 Wire Mesh Grille is available at Smittybilt for around $370.
Putco Ford F-Series Flaming Inferno Stainless Steel Grille
Maybe you’re a fan of hot rods. Perhaps you just have a really outgoing style. Or maybe, you just like fire. Either way, the Putco Ford F-Series Flaming Inferno Stainless Steel Grille is perfect for you. This grille is easy to install, but drastically changes the look of your truck. The flames are stainless steel, bursting out of the Blue Oval we all know and love. There’s not much else to say about this grille because this is the type of statement piece that you’ll either love or hate. One thing is for sure, it’ll turn heads. The grille is also available with a blue tint.
The Putco Ford F-Series Flaming Inferno Stainless Steel Grille is available at Putco for approximately $235.
Royalty Core Ford F-150 RC5X Quadrant Led Grille
The Royalty Core Ford F-150 RC5X Quadrant LED Grille is a great mixture of style and functionality. If you’re the type of Ford owner that wants their truck to look badass, but don’t want to sacrifice strength or functionality, this grille is for you. The rugged, mesh wire look adds a very distinct look to the front of your vehicle. However, the real showstopper here is the array of four LED light bars. These lights are great for the truck owner that doesn’t stick to the highways. The LED light bars are over 8000 lumens, which would be plenty to help illuminate those dark trails.
The Royalty Core Ford F-150 RC5X Quadrant LED Grille is available at Royalty Core for $2,200.
Modern Billet Upper Replacement Grille
Not every Ford truck owner wants to drive their truck off-road. That doesn’t mean they don’t want their truck to look amazing. If you’re tired of the standard grille, but don’t want to go super rugged, the Modern Billet Upper Replacement Grille could be the one for you. With this grille, simple is the name of the game. Gone are all flourishes of the standard grille, replaced with super-simple polished look. This grille is a great first change to your standard truck. You’ll immediately notice the difference, and the new grille will blend in perfectly with all the existing parts.
The Modern Billet Upper Replacement Grille is available at American Muscle for around $175.
