{"product_id":"ford-ranger-2012-2022-hidden-winch-mount-kit-ml","title":"Ford Ranger 2012-2022 Hidden winch mount kit (ML)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Ranger 2012–2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this heavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHidden Winch Mounting Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed for discreet installation of a compatible electric recovery winch behind the vehicle's original front bumper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Ranger concealed winch mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a practical solution for drivers looking to add front recovery equipment while maintaining a clean, factory-style appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for use with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARN VR EVO 8, EVO 10 and EVO 12 winches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the robust metal mounting plate is a practical accessory for off-road enthusiasts, farmers, forestry operators and commercial pickup owners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mounting plate is designed to use the vehicle's original factory mounting bolts. No additional fitting hardware is supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ Key Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Listed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Ranger 2012–2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – fitment confirmation required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Heavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHidden Winch Mounting Plate (ML)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Compatible with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARN VR EVO 8, 10 and 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e winches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Designed for concealed installation behind the front bumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses original factory mounting bolts (OEM bolts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ No additional vehicle mounting bolts supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Helps maintain the vehicle's original front-end appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Strong metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Durable black protective finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Designed for compatible electric recovery winches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Ideal for off-road and utility applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Professional fitting available in Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚙️ Compatible WARN Winches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARN VR EVO 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 8,000 lbs rated line pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARN VR EVO 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 10,000 lbs rated line pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARN VR EVO 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 12,000 lbs rated line pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Winch sold separately. Mounting plate only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚙 Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ford Ranger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2012–2022 (subject to fitment confirmation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Ranger T6 – 2012–2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Ranger T7 – 2016–2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Ranger T8 – 2019–2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Important Fitment Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility with all listed model years and trim levels is not confirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicles equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or front radar require additional compatibility checks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot confirmed compatible with the newer Ford Ranger 2023+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExisting factory mounting bolts are reused during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront bumper adjustment or modification may be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm your vehicle year, model and bumper configuration before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛡️ Concealed Winch Mounting Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHidden Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Positions a compatible recovery winch behind the original front bumper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-Style Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Helps retain the vehicle's original exterior styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Durable metal mounting structure designed for compatible recovery equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOEM Bolt Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed to attach using the vehicle's existing factory mounting bolts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Hidden Winch Mounting Plate (ML) – Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant – Mounting Plate Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ No additional bolts, nuts or washers included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Winch not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Wiring and electrical components not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Fairlead and recovery accessories not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mounting plate is designed to be installed using the original factory bolts already fitted to the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hidden Winch Mounting Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔧 Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Uses the 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