Ex-Guard Expands Protection to Pickup Trucks and Vans
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Ex-Guard Industries, North America's leader in heavy-duty front-end protection, has expanded its product line to include grille guards for popular pickup trucks and vans. The company, which has been protecting semi-trucks for nearly two decades, is now offering HX, FX, and CV Series guards for vehicles such as the Ford F-150, RAM 1500, Ford F-350, and Ford Transit.
The new guards start at $2,310, a fraction of the cost of a single front-end repair on an unprotected truck, which averages $9,515.68 before labor, paint, and downtime. This figure is more than three times the $2,640 MSRP of most Ex-Guard kits. The company claims that its products can cut front-end replacement part costs by up to 97% and towable accidents by up to 80%.
The timing is crucial, as fall is the most dangerous season for animal strikes. According to State Farm, there were over 1.6 million animal-collision claims between July 2025 and June 2026, costing $1.9 billion. Nationally, drivers face a 1-in-145 chance of an animal-collision claim, with the odds rising to 1-in-46 in West Virginia, 1-in-54 in Montana, and 1-in-62 in Wisconsin.
For a business, the cost of a damaged truck extends beyond the bumper. A damaged radiator, headlight, or radar sensor can keep a vehicle off the road until parts arrive, and every day in the shop is a missed job or route. Ex-Guard reports that fleets have nine times more front-end accidents with fixed objects such as bollards, poles, and posts than with deer.
One 330-truck fleet that tracked its repairs cut its front-end costs from $647,000 to $96,247 after installing Ex-Guard, including $250,000 in towing that fell to $76,000. The company's guards have already been put to the test by various users. Len, a Ford F-350 dually owner in Southern Ontario, who was hauling a loaded 40-foot gooseneck trailer, rear-ended a car in a four-vehicle pileup. The car was written off, but Len's Ex-Guard-equipped F-350 drove away uninjured.
Ex-Guard's pickup and van customers have also reported success.
The HX Series fits the 2021-newer Ford F-150 and 2019-newer RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500. The FX Series fits 2017-newer Ford F-250 through F-600 Super Duty, 2010-newer RAM 2500 and 3500, 2019-newer RAM 4500 and 5500, and 2020-newer Silverado and Sierra 2500/3500 HD. The CV Series fits the 2013-newer Ford Transit, 2014-newer Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2014-newer RAM ProMaster. Some trims are excluded, including the Silverado ZR2 Bison, Transit Connect, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and ProMaster City, so buyers should confirm fitment at ex-guard.com or (888) 902-2777.
Ex-Guard's guards are built to last. The HX and FX Series use 11-gauge high-tensile steel and EVRCoat™ PVC coating, which resists UV, rust, salt, and road debris. They are designed to work with collision-mitigation systems and adaptive cruise control, and some vehicles may still see front parking-sensor interference. Installation takes about one hour, and authorized Ex-Guard distributors and upfitters can handle fitment, volume pricing, and professional installation.
In conclusion, Ex-Guard Industries has introduced a new line of guards to protect popular pickup trucks and vans. With the average cost of a single front-end collision on an unprotected truck being $9,515.68, the company's products offer significant savings. Fleet managers can quantify the opportunity quickly by pulling 12-24 months of records for their pickups and vans.