New Ford Accessory for F-150 Owners
Ford has introduced an original accessory that will help forgetful F-150 pickup owners stop losing their car keys. This product, known as the Truckle, is handcrafted and combines practicality and style.
Truckle Features and Design
The Truckle is a belt buckle that securely holds Ford keys released after 2018. It was developed in collaboration with the A Cut Above Buckles workshop from Utah, which specializes in metalwork. Each buckle is adorned with detailed engraving depicting the front end of the 1975 F-150, as well as the Blue Oval logo on the license plate. This is a reference to the year Ford first introduced the F-150 model.
Andy Andrews, a former rodeo participant and founder of A Cut Above Buckles, is responsible for creating the Truckle. His workshop has years of experience in producing exclusive silver and bronze buckles.
Functionality and Benefits
This buckle not only serves a decorative function but also provides convenient key storage. Thanks to a special metal element, the key can be easily installed into the buckle in the morning and not removed throughout the day. Even in this position, the key remains functional: the keyless entry and engine start system continues to work, and the buttons on the key fob can be pressed without additional effort.
Availability and Future Prospects
Although the Truckle was created in honor of the F-150’s 50th anniversary, it is also suitable for keys of other Ford models, such as the Mustang or Bronco, released after 2018. Despite the relatively high cost of $200 (plus $34 for an additional belt), the first batch of these buckles sold out quickly. The manufacturer promises that the opportunity to purchase new batches will appear soon.
This idea has proven so successful that one can expect similar accessories for other automotive brands, such as Chevy or Ram, to appear.
This accessory demonstrates how traditional crafts can be combined with modern technologies, offering solutions to everyday problems. It also highlights the importance of brand identity and nostalgia, which often become key factors for the success of such products. The growing demand for limited series indicates that consumers value uniqueness and personalization, especially when it comes to automotive culture.