License plate location

[Charles]

You do not need a front plate in Ohio, they made that change last year. 44333 checking in

I'm curious, what does the 44333 mean?

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[Wizard]

I had a 94 Ranger with a trailer hitch and the ball was in front of the plate. I would finish work at 2 AM and the Cops would pull me over about once a week. The Cops said, I pulled you over because your plate is blocked and that is against code. It was just to see if I was drinking, then let me go. So I am glad the plate is to the side.

My f150 has a hitch and it is in the center.

 

[icegradner]

My f150 has a hitch and it is in the center.

The F150 is a body on frame truck, thus has a taller stance, not to mention a much larger bumper where the plate is mounted. As a result the tow receiver can be mounted lower on the frame. The Maverick doesn't have that space between the tailgate and the receiver is already rather low on the body, any lower and the trailer hitch would be on the ground.

 

[Wizard]

The F150 is a body on frame truck, thus has a taller stance, not to mention a much larger bumper where the plate is mounted. As a result the tow receiver can be mounted lower on the frame. The Maverick doesn't have that space between the tailgate and the receiver is already rather low on the body, any lower and the trailer hitch would be on the ground.

You are correct sir. Excellent point and observation

 

[Red Ryder]

Not a big fan of asymmetrical vehicle design, so I voted yes.

That said, I don't look at the butt-end of the truck much so I can live with it.

The Nissan Cube was the worst example I recall of asymmetry on a motor vehicle.

 

[Jasperw229]

If it wasn't off center in the rear, then what would they do with the hitch? I will rarely need it but the hitch price was just something I could not resist!

I think the tailgate could be redesigned to include the license plate. But maybe that's not allowed?
I'd move the Ford emblem up and place the plate below it, perhaps integrate lights into the emblem to light the plate at night.

 

[vezpa]

In 1492 very few people believed the earth was round. Most thought it was flat.

This poll reminds me of the same thing.

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[icegradner]

I think the tailgate could be redesigned to include the license plate. But maybe that's not allowed?
I'd move the Ford emblem up and place the plate below it, perhaps integrate lights into the emblem to light the plate at night.

Don't think they can do that, if you need to have the tailgate down while hauling stuff the plate wouldn't be visible.

 

[BlackXL]

I was figgerin I could just take the tailgate off. Mebbe stick a 2x6 across there and screw the plate to that? Wonder if they will make an airgate fer the Mav?

I think the tailgate could be redesigned to include the license plate. But maybe that's not allowed?
I'd move the Ford emblem up and place the plate below it, perhaps integrate lights into the emblem to light the plate at night.

 

[Evil2ltr]

I like it. Looks like the old Mini Truck trend of off setting the plate.

 

[TCK]

I really like the off center plate. Also surprised I even thought about it, but yep- I dig it and I have a huge symmetry hang up normally.

 

[Redbird22]

I really like the off center plate. Also surprised I even thought about it, but yep- I dig it and I have a huge symmetry hang up normally.

Anyone find an alternative for front plate , other than drilling into my new bumper ?

 

[NJ Pinelands]

In 1492 very few people believed the earth was round. Most thought it was flat.

This poll reminds me of the same thing.

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Uh oh, they have to change their name ???!!! Roundland Cavalry just doesn’t sound good.
https://www.flatlandcavalry.com/

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Anyone find an alternative for front plate , other than drilling into my new bumper ?

I thought Ford was putting brackets on the front for states like New Jersey that have two plates.

 

[Redbird22]

I thought Ford was putting brackets on the front for states like New Jersey that have two plates.

I bought my truck in Michigan, where they have No front plates and drove home to Illinois, where they do . So now I want an alternative to drilling in my bumper

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