Ford F-150 Light Bars: Roof, Grille, Bumper and Hoop Mounts by Year

A light bar on a Ford F-150 can live in four places: above the windshield, in or behind the grille, on the bumper, or on a hoop added to an aftermarket bumper. The location decides how far the light carries, how much glare comes back off the hood, whether you need a drill, and which parts fit your year and trim. A lot of the truck-specific kits are Raptor-only, so sorting that out comes first.

The four mounting locations compared

No location wins for every truck. Each one trades reach, looks and install work differently.

If you are planning more than a bar, the F-150 lighting upgrade guide and the ditch lights guide cover the rest of the truck.

Overhead and roof light bars

The overhead spot throws light from above the hood, which suits open country. The tradeoff is that light can bounce back off the hood, and the bar is always in the wind.

The KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan Overhead Light Bar Kit is the broadest fit here. It lists the 2015-2026 F-150 and 2017-2026 Raptor, and includes a 50 inch nine-light combo beam bar, steel brackets, and a wiring kit with a 3-position switch. KC lists a High Power mode and an amber dust light. Installation requires drilling, and KC recommends a professional install.

The KC HiLiTES Platform One Roof Rack combines a roof rack, a 57 inch Gravity Titan bar and flush SideCast side lights in white and amber. Fit is limited to SuperCrew cabs: 2015-2026 F-150 and 2017-2026 Raptor. It also requires drilling, and KC calls the mounting permanent.

First-generation Raptor owners can look at the ORACLE Curved 50 Inch Light Bar Brackets. The title reads 2009-2014 F-150/SVT Raptor, but the fitment section names only the 2010-2014 SVT Raptor, so treat these as Raptor-only and confirm on the product page before ordering for a standard truck. They attach at the drip sill with all-weather gaskets, some drilling is required, and they are shaped for the ORACLE 50 inch 288W curved bar, which is sold separately.

Grille light bars

Grille kits keep the light tucked in close to the truck, but they are very specific, so read the year and trim line closely.

Standard F-150. The Baja Designs S8 Dual 10 Inch Grille Kit fits 2018-20 XLT, King Ranch and Platinum trucks. Baja says it makes over 12,000 lumens and installs with no cutting or drilling. Other trims are not listed, so confirm before ordering for one.

2010-2014 SVT Raptor only. The Baja Designs OnX6+ 40 Inch Grille Kit tucks a long bar behind the Raptor grille. The listing warns against assuming it fits a standard F-150 grille.

2017-2020 Raptor only. The S8 30 Inch Grille Upper Kit bolts to factory locations without drilling or cutting, but does not work with the ADD adaptive cruise relocation kit. The OnX6+ 10 Inch Grille Lower Kit needs minimal modifications. Both have harnesses for the factory upfitter switches, and both sets of brackets accept only the bar that comes in the kit.

2021-2026 Raptor only, plus 2024-2026 Raptor 37/R. Baja offers two behind-the-grille kits with a pair of 10 inch bars. The OnX6+ version is rated by Baja at 10,817 raw lumens per bar on high, and has a hi-beam harness. The S8 version is rated at 6,324 raw lumens per bar and adds an amber backlight and an upfitter harness. Neither works with adaptive cruise relocation kits.

Bumper light bars

A bumper bar keeps the light source ahead of the hood, so glare stays low. Baja lists no hood glare as a reason for its bumper-mounted kits. The fit depends on the bumper, not just the model year.

Factory 802A modular bumper. KC builds two kits for F-150 trucks with this bumper and names the 2021+ Raptor and 2024+ Tremor. The FLEX ERA 40 Inch Bumper Kit holds the bar below the headlights on carbon steel mounts and bolts to factory locations. The Gravity 7-Light Bumper Kit lets you choose a Gravity Pro6 or Titan bar, and KC describes minimal modification. If you already own the bar, KC sells the FLEX ERA mounts and Gravity mounts alone.

2021-23 F-150. The Baja Designs XL Linkable Bumper Kit is a five-light bar. Baja rates the Sport at 15,810 total lumens and the Pro at 20,475. Each light pitches 45 degrees and aims independently, and you can choose toggle or upfitter wiring. The listing does not limit it by trim or bumper, so confirm for your truck.

Raptor only. The 7XL Linkable kit fits the 2017-20 Raptor and is designed for trucks with a factory upfitter system or a power distribution unit. The 6XL Linkable kit fits the 2021-2026 Raptor. Raptor R and 37 trucks have their own 6XL kit; the title says 2024-2026, but Baja's note says 2024-2025, so confirm on the product page for a 2026.

Aftermarket bumpers, Raptor only. The 2017-2020 Bomber takes two 20 inch bars. The 2021-2026 Pro Plus Frame Cut takes a 20 inch bar in the skid and a 40 inch radiused bar in the hoop. That bumper requires cutting the frame, needs separately sold cooling parts, and obstructs the front camera on equipped trucks. See the F-150 front bumper guide and the Raptor front bumper guide before you commit.

Light hoops and bull bars

Every hoop below is an add-on that needs its matching ADD bumper. Most hold round lights rather than a straight bar, and lights are not listed as included.

• ADD PRO Bolt-On Hoop, 2017-2020 Raptor only: four 6 inch round lights, sitting 4 inches past the main bumper tube.
• ADD PRO Add-On Hoop, 2017-2020 Raptor only: the same light count, but the listing names two different PRO bumpers, so ask us to confirm yours.
• ADD PRO Bolt-On Hoop, Raptor only: the title says 2021-2026, but ADD lists 2021-2023, so treat it as 2021-2023 and confirm for newer trucks. Reverse braking assist turns off with a dash warning once it is installed.
• ADD Race Series Hoop, 2021-2026 Raptor only: the one hoop here that takes a bar, with room for a 30 inch radius bar, six 6 inch rounds or eight cubes. It needs the ADD Race Series bumper, and adaptive cruise stays only with ADD's relocation kit.

Westin takes a different route. The Westin MAX Tray Bull Bar is listed for the F-150 in 2009-2020 and 2022-2023, with no 2021. It is a 3 inch tube that takes up to three 8 inch lights on most applications, not an LED bar. It needs Westin's MAX winch tray, sold separately, so call us about that part. It also partially blocks intercooler airflow on EcoBoost trucks, and the air dam or valance must be trimmed or removed.

Options by F-150 generation

A dash means no vehicle-specific kit from this group, not that a universal bar cannot go on general light bar mounts. Ford built no 2015 or 2016 Raptor, so the second generation starts at 2017.

Raptor owners can also buy Baja bundles. Stage 2 (2017-20, 2021-on) adds fog pocket and A-pillar lights to a grille kit. Stage 3 (2017-20, 2021-on) uses a Linkable bumper bar instead. For a bigger build, see the F-150 accessories guide.

Wiring, switches and road use

Check how a kit gets power before you buy. The KC overhead kit includes wiring and a switch. Several Baja kits tie into factory upfitter switches, which only helps if your truck has them. The 2021-23 Baja bumper kit also offers toggle wiring.

Add up the load if you run several lights. Baja lists 7.7A per bar for its OnX6+ 10 inch bars, so a pair draws about 15A. Use a fused, relay-switched circuit.

Rules for auxiliary lights vary by state. Many states restrict their use on public roads, and some have rules on covering them or on mounting height. Check your local rules, and keep the bar off around other traffic.

What NVMOS carries

• KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan Overhead Light Bar Kit: 2015-2026 F-150 and 2017-2026 Raptor, drilling required.
• KC HiLiTES Platform One Roof Rack with 360 Lighting: SuperCrew only.
• Baja Designs S8 Dual 10 Inch Grille Kit: 2018-20 XLT, King Ranch, Platinum.
• Baja Designs XL Linkable Bumper Kit: five lights, 2021-23 F-150.
• KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 Inch Bumper Kit: for the 802A modular bumper.
• KC HiLiTES Gravity 7-Light Bumper Kit: for the 802A modular bumper.
• ORACLE Curved 50 Inch Light Bar Brackets: Raptor-only per the fitment section, 2010-2014.
• Baja Designs OnX6+ 40 Inch Grille Kit: Raptor-only, 2010-2014 SVT Raptor.
• Baja Designs S8 30 Inch Grille Upper Kit: Raptor-only, 2017-2020.
• Baja Designs OnX6+ 10 Inch Dual Behind Grille Kit: Raptor-only, 2021-2026.
• Baja Designs 6XL Linkable Bumper Kit: Raptor-only, 2021-2026.
• ADD Race Series Front Bumper Light Hoop: Raptor-only, 2021-2026, needs the Race Series bumper.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Raptor light bar kits fit a regular F-150?

Assume they do not. Several Baja Designs titles read 2017-20 F-150 with a Raptor note, but their fitment sections name only the Raptor. Only buy a Raptor-labeled kit for a Raptor, and ask us if the title and fitment seem to disagree.

Do I have to drill to mount an overhead light bar?

For the overhead options here, yes. The KC Gravity Titan kit and the KC Platform One rack both require drilling, and the ORACLE brackets require some drilling. KC recommends a professional install for the Gravity Titan kit.

Which light bar location needs the least modification?

Grille and bumper kits that use factory mounting points. Baja says its S8 dual grille kit for the 2018-20 F-150 needs no cutting or drilling, and KC says its FLEX ERA bumper mounts bolt to existing factory locations on the 802A bumper.

What is the 802A modular bumper, and does my truck have it?

It is the factory bumper that KC built its F-150 bumper mounts around, and KC names the 2021+ Raptor and 2024+ Tremor as examples. A newer truck from another trim may not have it, so check your build details or call us before ordering.

Will a light bar work with adaptive cruise control?

It depends on the kit. Baja's Raptor grille kits for 2021-2026 do not work with adaptive cruise relocation kits, and the ADD Race Series hoop and Pro Plus bumper keep adaptive cruise only with ADD's relocation kits. Read the note on each listing if your truck has this feature.

Are lights included with hoops and mounts?

Generally not. ADD hoops and bumpers and KC mount-only sets provide the mounting, and the ORACLE brackets need a separate bar. The KC and Baja light bar kits include a bar, so check the included items on each listing.

What can I run on a 2009-2014 F-150 that is not a Raptor?

The vehicle-specific choices are limited. The Westin MAX bull bar is listed for those years but needs a separate winch tray. Otherwise, a universal bar on general light bar mounts is the usual route, and it may take some fabrication.

Not sure what fits your truck? Call a real person at (920) 249-7744 or send us a message, and we will help you sort it out.