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Ford Puck System

Factory fifth wheel prep on Ford Super Duty trucks.

What is Ford's Puck System?

Ford's factory fifth wheel/gooseneck prep package installs four puck-style mounting points in your truck bed. These accept drop-in hitches without drilling — making installation and removal a breeze.

Which Ford Trucks Have It?

Super Duty models with the prep package

F-250

Super Duty

F-350

Super Duty

F-450

Super Duty

Important

The puck system is an optional package. Not all Super Duty trucks have it. It must be ordered from the factory — you can't add factory pucks later.

What's It Called?

Look for these on the window sticker

  • • Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package
  • • Gooseneck/Fifth Wheel Prep Package
  • • Factory Tow Prep

Check your original window sticker or build sheet. If buying used, the seller may not know — look in the bed.

How to Identify Ford Pucks

Visual check

Look in the front half of your truck bed. You're looking for four round holes (or covers) arranged in a rectangle pattern.

Ford Puck Layout:

  • • Four pucks in a rectangle pattern
  • • Located toward the front of the bed
  • • May have rubber covers or be open
  • • Pattern: approximately 39" x 24" (varies by year)

If you see four round openings but they're in a different configuration, it might be an aftermarket setup. Ford's pattern is specific and consistent.

Compatible Hitches

What works with Ford pucks

Ford's puck pattern is compatible with hitches labeled for "OEM puck systems" or "factory prep." Major brands all make Ford-compatible options:

B&W

Companion series — very popular with Ford owners

CURT

Q-Series puck system compatible

Reese

Goose Box and OEM-compatible fifth wheels

PullRite

OE Series and SuperRail puck-mount

Model Year Information

When Ford offered the puck system

Ford has offered the puck system on Super Duty trucks since the mid-2010s. The pattern has remained largely consistent:

  • • 2017+ — Current generation Super Duty with puck system option
  • • 2011-2016 — Previous gen also offered it

Always verify your specific truck has pucks before ordering a puck-mount hitch.

Don't Have Pucks?

Your options

If your Ford Super Duty doesn't have the factory puck system, you can still tow a fifth wheel. You'll need:

Aftermarket Rails

Install ISR rails in your bed, then use any rail-mount hitch.

Complete Kit

Buy a kit that includes rails and hitch together.

Find Hitches for Your Ford

Tell us your truck and bed prep — we'll show you what fits.

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