Ford DogHouse Options

[Greg In Austin]

Has anyone seen any aftermarket Ford Dog Houses?

This may be a question for Ford, but...
How similar are they from year to year?
Is the 2007 Ford Doghouse the same as the 2008 ?


This seems like an area where folks do a lot of cutomization from insulation to appendages.

[Greg In Austin]

HHmmm....crickets???

I will take that to mean there are no options... it is what it is?

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[Ford_6L_E350]

The only doghouse option I've ever heard of is various years of vans. My 04 has a smaller 06 doghouse for better foot clearance.

That is a fairly complex part. It needs to seal all the way around, it needs to insulate both thermally and acoustically, it need to provide some storage, it needs to be as small as possible to maximize interior room, it needs to fit fit all the various engine combos, it needs do that at a reasonable cost. All things considered, Ford has done a good job with the doghouse. You probably could do a better job of any one requirement at the expense of the others and at a higher $ cost.

I'm happy with the later year upgrade in my van, but some may prefer the extra storage and glove box in the earlier doghouse.

Mike

[Jeffrey]

The doghouse on my '07 is two pieces, with the cupholder/cubby being a removable part. I wonder if that part has any options?

[Ford_6L_E350]

Sounds like it is time to look in some vans and see what Ford has supplied over the years.

Mike

[waltsb2002]

FWIW 2002 vans have the 2-piece doghouse also, with the cupholder part just lifting off.