Ford 8.8 Super 12 Bolt Differential Cover – Heavy Duty Aluminum Performance Upgrade

Upgrade the strength and performance of your drivetrain with this Ford 8.8 Super 12 Bolt Differential Cover, designed to deliver superior protection and improved cooling under demanding conditions. Whether you're towing, off-roading, or pushing performance limits, this upgraded cover helps keep your differential protected and operating efficiently.

Constructed from high-quality aluminum, this differential cover provides increased durability compared to factory stamped covers. The heavy-duty design helps protect internal components from damage while improving heat dissipation to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Engineered as a direct-fit replacement for Ford 8.8 Super 12 bolt differentials, this cover ensures reliable sealing, enhanced strength, and long-lasting performance.

✅ Key Features:

• Fits Ford 8.8 Super 12 bolt differentials
• Heavy-duty aluminum construction for strength and durability
• Improves heat dissipation and cooling
• Provides added protection for internal components
• Ideal for performance, towing, and off-road applications
• Direct fit for easy installation and leak-free sealing

Upgrade your differential with confidence and ensure maximum durability and performance in demanding conditions.

Volume: about 0.75 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. 

Number of Bolts: 12 bolts

PML designed this cover for 2015 and newer Ford F-150 trucks with the new Ford 8.8 inch Super or HD; rear differential.

Some Mustangs and other Ford or Mercury vehicles may also have this new differential and be able to use this cover.

Benefits:

• Bolt on replacement for stock cover
• Additional 3/4 quart capacity over stock
• Fins for dissipating heat
• Pads for using stock clips to keep lines routed above differential in place
• Drain hole and a magnetic drain plug included for easy servicing
• Fill hole on side
• Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
• Hardware included
• Can be drilled and tapped for a temperature sensor (optional)

Applications:

• 2015 and newer Ford F150

Always check your vehicle to verify your differential and clearance. Configurations vary.

Some Mustangs and other Ford or Mercury vehicles may also have this new differential and be able to use this cover.

Some F-150 trucks have the larger Ford 9.75 (9 3/4) inch ring gear rear differential, which also has 12 bolts, but a different shape.

Fill and Level Check

Level check is on the carrier. To fill, add fluid through fill hole on the side of the cover. Stop adding once fluid starts to dribble out level check hole.

Optional Machining for Temperature Sending Unit

This cover has a location for a temperature sensor on the right side of the cover. Optionally, it can be machined for a 1/8 NPT. There is a machining charge for PML to drill and tap the hole.

Inside of Cover

    
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PML Differential Cover Compared to Stock

   
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From left to right: Stock Cover on an F150, New PML Cover on an F150. Click on image to view larger.