{"product_id":"juggernaut-2018-ford-expedition-engine-skid-plate","title":"Juggernaut 2018+ Ford Expedition Engine Skid Plate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hero-title\"\u003eJuggernaut 2018+ Ford Expedition Engine Skid Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #666; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Intercooler Protection. Bolt-On Installation. Made in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eProtects the Engine, Oil Pan, and Intercooler\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eExpedition's engine and intercooler\u003c\/strong\u003e hang low, covered from the factory 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 and a repair bill that can run into the thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e1\/4\" 5052 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, powder-coated black, CNC plasma-cut and press-brake formed in our Wheat Ridge, Colorado shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefit-title\"\u003eWhy Choose Juggernaut Protection?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eThe Pain:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory splash shield stops dust, not rocks — a hard strike on the oil pan or intercooler can end the trip and cost thousands to fix.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eThe Juggernaut Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full 1\/4\" aluminum plate between the trail and your engine, bolted to factory mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Juggernaut engine skid plate installed underneath a Ford Expedition, front view\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-expedition-engine-skid-plate-installed-1.webp?v=1790258580\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eKey Features: Expedition Engine Skid Plate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Intercooler Coverage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eShields the oil pan and intercooler from rocks and road debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e1\/4\" 5052 Aluminum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eLighter than steel and immune to the rust that eats away at steel armor over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo Drilling Required\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eBolt-on installation using factory mounting points — no holes, no modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePowder-Coated Black\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eA durable black finish adds abrasion resistance on top of aluminum's natural corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAll Hardware Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eEverything you need ships in the box — no trip to the hardware store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eDesigned, cut, and finished in Colorado. Backed by a lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eBuilt for the Ford Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for the \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2018-current Ford Expedition\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching factory underbody geometry, including the \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2025-current Expedition Tremor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003e5052 Aluminum Thickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e30 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003ePowder Coat Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eLifetime\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Underside view of a Ford Expedition showing the Juggernaut engine skid plate covering the oil pan and intercooler area\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-expedition-engine-skid-plate-installed-3.webp?v=1790258580\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eFitment: Ford Expedition, Standard and MAX\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2018-current Ford Expedition, Expedition MAX, and 2025-current Expedition Tremor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSelect your Tremor status at checkout — the 2025+ Tremor Off-Road Model uses different underbody geometry than the standard Expedition and MAX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eNot compatible with vehicles running a 4\"+ lift\u003c\/strong\u003e — aftermarket drop brackets and crossmembers interfere with the factory mounting points this plate bolts to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Juggernaut Ford Expedition engine skid plate shown at a product angle, powder-coated black aluminum\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-expedition-engine-skid-plate-product-angle-1.webp?v=1790258580\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Cost Comparison Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 40px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #2c3e50 !important; border-bottom: 2px solid #926f3d !important; padding-bottom: 5px !important; display: inline-block !important;\"\u003eInvestment vs. Repair Cost Reality Check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1), rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.1)) !important; padding: 2em !important; border-radius: 10px !important; border-left: 4px solid #dc3545 !important; margin: 2em 0 !important; display: block !important; box-sizing: border-box !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #dc3545;\"\u003e$3,500+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003ePunctured Oil Pan \u0026amp; Engine Damage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #dc3545;\"\u003e$400+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eEmergency Tow From the Trail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #dc3545;\"\u003eDays\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eTruck Down for Repairs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #28a745;\"\u003eOne-Time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eJuggernaut Protection Investment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003e*Repair and towing costs are general estimates and vary by shop, region, and vehicle condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Comparison Table --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 30px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; color: #2c3e50 !important; text-align: center;\"\u003eAluminum vs. Steel — Why We Build in 1\/4\" Aluminum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comparison-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat Matters Underbody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOur 1\/4\" 5052-H32 Aluminum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical 3\/16\" Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance to Bending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Higher — bend resistance rises with the square of thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cross\"\u003e✗ Baseline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ About half — easier on payload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cross\"\u003e✗ Heavier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Won't rust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cross\"\u003e✗ Rusts where the coating chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Hardness (drag over rock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSofter — can gouge on granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Harder — steel's real edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften Sold Separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Made in USA (Colorado)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15) !important; border-left: 4px solid #dc3545 !important;\" class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #dc3545; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCA Residents: ⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - \u003ca style=\"color: #dc3545; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; color: #2c3e50 !important; border-bottom: 2px solid #926f3d !important; padding-bottom: 5px !important;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e What does this plate protect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eoil pan and intercooler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the areas hanging lowest and most exposed under the front of the Expedition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Do I need to pick the Tremor option?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eOnly if you have a \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2025+ Expedition Tremor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every other 2018-current Expedition and Expedition MAX uses the Non-Tremor fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Does this cover the transmission or transfer case too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNo — this plate covers the engine area only. The \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eTransmission \u0026amp; Cat Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eTransfer Case\u003c\/strong\u003e plates are sold separately, or bundled in the Full Skid Plate Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Will this fit a lifted Expedition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNot with a 4\"+ lift. Aftermarket drop brackets and crossmembers interfere with the factory mounting points this plate uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Is installation difficult?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNo. The plate bolts to your Expedition's existing factory mounting points — \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eno drilling or cutting required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Does adding a skid plate void my vehicle warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNo — under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, bolt-on aftermarket parts can't void your factory warranty on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Juggernaut USA","offers":[{"title":"Non-Tremor","offer_id":50202379714837,"sku":"jg-exp-skid-engine","price":489.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tremor","offer_id":50202379747605,"sku":"jg-exp-skid-engine-tremor","price":489.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-expedition-engine-skid-plate-installed-1.webp?v=1790258580","url":"https:\/\/extrailauto.com\/products\/juggernaut-2018-ford-expedition-engine-skid-plate","provider":"ExtrailAuto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}