Addictive Desert Designs High Mount Intercooler Upgrade Kit for Ford F-150 and Raptor

The Addictive Desert Designs High Mount Intercooler Upgrade Kit is a bolt-in intercooler system engineered to work with ADD front bumpers on 2015–2023 Ford F-150 and 2017–2025 Ford F-150 Raptor trucks equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The 18-core, 100% TIG-welded intercooler delivers 8.5% more airflow than the nearest competitor and mounts to a welded steel beam rated for off-road use. Two blowoff valve configurations are available: Normal and Clocked, with the Clocked variant required for frame-cut bumper applications.

More Flow Without Sacrificing OEM Function

The intercooler's 18-core assembly and TIG-welded construction increase charge-air flow by 8.5% over the nearest competitor, a meaningful gain for a turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost working hard on the trail or under a load. Critically, the kit retains all OEM sensors and functions, so the truck's factory calibration, boost management, and diagnostics continue to operate as designed. Owners do not need to retune or delete any factory system to run this intercooler.

Built to Mount Where Stock Intercoolers Cannot

The intercooler sits on a welded steel mounting beam positioned high in the bumper cavity, clearing the winch and frame-cut openings that define ADD's bumper lineup. The mount design is optimized specifically for ADD frame-cut and winch-mount front bumpers, placing the intercooler core where it can draw clean airflow through the bumper opening rather than being tucked behind bodywork. The steel beam is built to handle the vibration and impacts of off-road driving without flex or fatigue.

Adaptive Cruise Control Retained, With the Right Bracket

For 2015–2020 Ford F-150 and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor, the kit includes the bracketry needed to relocate the adaptive cruise control module, so no additional purchase is required to keep that system functional. Owners of 2021–2023 Ford F-150, 2021–2023 Ford F-150 Raptor, and 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor need to purchase a compatible ACC relocation bracket separately (part numbers AC19152501NA, AC2101501NA, and AC1305101NA respectively) to retain adaptive cruise control after installation.

Features

• 8.5% Flow Increase: more airflow over the nearest competitor, per Addictive Desert Designs testing
• 18-Core Intercooler: full 18-core main assembly for increased charge-air capacity
• 100% TIG Welded: fully TIG-welded construction throughout
• Welded Steel Mounting Beam: off-road-rated beam designed for frame-cut and winch-mount ADD bumpers
• OEM Sensor Retention: all factory sensors and functions retained
• CARB Compliant: certified under CARB Executive Order D-812

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

This kit suits 2015–2023 Ford F-150 and 2017–2025 Ford F-150 Raptor owners running the 3.5L EcoBoost with an Addictive Desert Designs front bumper (particularly frame-cut or winch-mount configurations) who want a high-mount intercooler that clears the bumper cavity, retains OEM sensors, and meets CARB emissions requirements.

This kit does not fit the Ford F-150 Raptor R. It is not compatible with non-EcoBoost engines. Owners of 2021–2023 Ford F-150, 2021–2023 Ford F-150 Raptor, and 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor must purchase a compatible adaptive cruise control relocation bracket separately to retain that function; the bracket is not included for those model years. Frame-cut bumper applications require the Clocked blowoff valve variant.

Common Questions

Which engine does this intercooler kit fit?

The Addictive Desert Designs High Mount Intercooler Upgrade Kit fits the 3.5L EcoBoost engine only. It is compatible with 2015–2023 Ford F-150 and 2017–2025 Ford F-150 Raptor trucks equipped with that engine. It does not fit the Raptor R or any non-EcoBoost engine variant.

What is the difference between the Normal and Clocked blowoff valve options?

The Normal blowoff valve is the standard configuration for most ADD bumper installations. The Clocked blowoff valve is required specifically for frame-cut bumper applications, where the valve's orientation must be rotated to clear the bumper opening. Buyers with a frame-cut ADD front bumper should select the Clocked variant of this intercooler kit.

Does this kit include the adaptive cruise control relocation bracket?

The intercooler kit includes the ACC relocation bracket for 2015–2020 Ford F-150 and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor; no separate purchase is needed for those years. Owners of 2021–2023 Ford F-150 (part AC19152501NA), 2021–2023 Ford F-150 Raptor (part AC2101501NA), and 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor (part AC1305101NA) must purchase a compatible ACC bracket separately to retain adaptive cruise control function.

Is this intercooler kit CARB compliant?

Yes. The Addictive Desert Designs High Mount Intercooler Upgrade Kit is certified under California Air Resources Board Executive Order D-812, making it legal for use on emissions-tested vehicles in California and other states that follow CARB standards.