Details of the Ford Performance Winch Package - Installed on a Basesquatch

[dbeyers]

This is an OEM piece of equipment that Ford designed with WARN; it is really a winch mounted to a sub-frame that bolts in front of the Modular Bumper. The factory materials slightly mis-stated fitment, I was told it will fit any vehicle with the Modular Bumper; sensors are another matter ... I am a Basquatch so no camera, ACC, parking assist or esthetician included (a Letterkenny reference for you uncultured individuals).

The package is $3,500, but it includes a private-label WARN winch, which I am told is equivalent to the Zeon 10S ($1,800 - $2,000 value, includes 100 ft of synthetic line, hook, hawser and safety pull; it is fit-able with wireless and HUB features). The package includes all hardware; I'll tried to attach installation instructions, but the file was too big (WARN has them). The winch is high and sticks forward a bit; not going to win any swimming suit contests and is certainly a product of compromises in design (as all these are given the sensor, camera, intercooler and oil cooler) based on a certain set of user priorities.

Two things I don't like about it: it's kinda ugly and it's kinda ugly (hopefully it will grow on you - myself, I am more about inner beauty than the outer package).

Some things I like about it: winch is pretty optimally located, OEM warranty, OEM design and corrosion treatment, no modification to OEM skid plate, Ford Performance dealer can recalibrate your air-bags for use with this, I think with a little ingenuity one could use cable connectors and make an installation that could be somewhat readily taken off (see the 3 of 6 bolts - not quite plug and play) for driving around town and put back on for trail use.

I recognize it may not be optimal for the higher end models and packages.

Cheers!

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[Burndog]

This is an OEM piece of equipment that Ford designed with WARN; it is really a winch mounted to a sub-frame that bolts in front of the Modular Bumper. The factory materials slightly mis-stated fitment, I was told it will fit any vehicle with the Modular Bumper; sensors are another matter ... I am a Basquatch so no camera, ACC, parking assist or esthetician included (a Letterkenny reference for you uncultured individuals).

The package is $3,500, but it includes a private-label WARN winch, which I am told is equivalent to the Zeon 10S ($1,800 - $2,000 value, includes 100 ft of synthetic line, hook, hawser and safety pull; it is fit-able with wireless and HUB features). The package includes all hardware; I'll tried to attach installation instructions, but the file was too big (WARN has them). The winch is high and sticks forward a bit; not going to win any swimming suit contests and is certainly a product of compromises in design (as all these are given the sensor, camera, intercooler and oil cooler) based on a certain set of user priorities.

Two things I don't like about it: it's kinda ugly and it's kinda ugly (hopefully it will grow on you - myself, I am more about inner beauty than the outer package).

Some things I like about it: winch is pretty optimally located, OEM warranty, OEM design and corrosion treatment, no modification to OEM skid plate, Ford Performance dealer can recalibrate your air-bags for use with this, I think with a little ingenuity one could use cable connectors and make an installation that could be somewhat readily taken off (see the 3 of 6 bolts - not quite plug and play) for driving around town and put back on for trail use.

I recognize it may not be optimal for the higher end models and packages.

Cheers!

Did the bull bar come with?

 

[dbeyers]

Did the bull bar come with?

Yes

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Doesn't look as good as the one they had been showing off with the embossed Bronco logos. Bummer.

What about the winch is different from the standard $1400 Warn Zeon 10-S?

 

[dbeyers]

Doesn't look as good as the one they had been showing off with the embossed Bronco logos. Bummer.

What about the winch is different from the standard $1400 Warn Zeon 10-S?

The tech support guy at Warn didn’t know all the details … his basic statement is it is comparable - it may be just given another part number and may less badging - no significant mechanical difference to his knowledge.

What do you think of it?

 

[chtucker]

I know people are down on the mount... I really want to buy just the mount... I have some modifications that I want to do to it to fit an 8274.

Anyone in the PNW who purchases one.. I would appreciate an hour or two to investigate...

 

[dbeyers]

I know people are down on the mount... I really want to buy just the mount... I have some modifications that I want to do to it to fit an 8274.

Anyone in the PNW who purchases one.. I would appreciate an hour or two to investigate...

Mount envy?

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

The tech support guy at Warn didn’t know all the details … his basic statement is it is comparable - it may be just given another part number and may less badging - no significant mechanical difference to his knowledge.

What do you think of it?

Thanks.

What do I think of the winch or the mount? The Zeon is a great winch, so I'm assuming you meant the mount.

I always thought Ford's winch mount looked cool, and I was hoping them to figure out the camera and sensor issues.

But that was at the original $2500 price, which seemed like too much even then but I was willing to swallow it.

And it doesn't look as good or as clean as what they've been showing us for a year:

So... I don't know. If they do figure out the camera and sensor issues, then I may just go for it. I don't like any of the aftermarket bumpers I've seen so far, and in general don't like the "stealth" bumper look that's so popular. But I dug the old-school design of Ford's solution.

 

[dbeyers]

Thanks.

What do I think of the winch or the mount? The Zeon is a great winch, so I'm assuming you meant the mount.

I always thought Ford's winch mount looked cool, and I was hoping them to figure out the camera and sensor issues.

But that was at the original $2500 price, which seemed like too much even then but I was willing to swallow it.

And it doesn't look as good or as clean as what they've been showing us for a year:

So... I don't know. If they do figure out the camera and sensor issues, then I may just go for it. I don't like any of the aftermarket bumpers I've seen so far, and in general don't like the "stealth" bumper look that's so popular. So I dug the old-school design of Ford's solution.

Maybe with all the competition, they'll drop the price a bit (he said wishfully) - the picture I have may be older and your is more accurate for all I know, the bolts make it look ... well, bolt on, though I am somewhat intrigued by the possibility of using some sort of cable connectors so I could unhook those and take off the bolt and drop the whole thing on my foot.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Maybe with all the competition, they'll drop the price a bit (he said wishfully) - the picture I have may be older and your is more accurate for all I know, the bolts make it look ... well, bolt on, though I am somewhat intrigued by the possibility of using some sort of cable connectors so I could unhook those and take off the bolt and drop the whole thing on my foot.

I know some dealers are selling it for closer to $3000, but yeah, I hope it goes lower.

I'm not sure when your pic first appeared, but the one I posted is from last October. I hope it looks like that one, but I doubt it.

 

[dbeyers]

I know some dealers are selling it for closer to $3000, but yeah, I hope it goes lower.

I'm not sure when your pic first appeared, but the one I posted is from last October. I hope it looks like that one, but I doubt it.

I don't know for sure - I got it from someone on here and I suspect it is later than yours.

 

[Tonka Bronka]

I like it a lot. Mounting plate should be available separately from Ford or Warn soon enough.

 

[Theherofails]

Hey! I recognize that photo! I have other angles to go with it. Great info. It's very bulky in person.

 

[jaws72]

My dealer demo has the winch too—looks beasty!

 

[grinnergetter]

Bulky/ugly winch wont matter when your stuck.

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