2023 Ford Ranger build: Tru Fit 3D mats

If you’re anything like me and you will do anything to cut the time and effort that it takes to keep a car clean, then you will appreciate the value of a well-fitting set of quality floor mats.

Mats that will protect the original carpets in your 4x4 and be easy to pull out and shake off when you need to, or even hit with the high-pressure washer if they get a bit muddy.

As with all our previous build vehicles, one of the first things we fitted to our Ranger was a set of 3D moulded mats from Melbourne company Tru-Fit. In fact it was straight after the first time my grubby boots spoiled the factory carpets in the Ranger that I headed down to Tru-Fit for this latest set.

And despite plenty more dirty books in the car since, I haven’t had to clean the carpets again.

Tru Fit 3D mats

RRP: $299 (front and rear)

WE SAY: Tough, durable protection for the carpets in your 4x4. Secure yet easy to remove for cleaning when you need to.

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That's the beauty of Tru Fits 3D mats; once they are fitted they have your carpets covered and protected from dirt, grime, mud, snow, dust and even liquid spills… if you are quick enough.

The mats are moulded to the shape of the floor and with their raised sides and waterproof material, they will contain a spill for a period, and you can quickly remove the mat and empty it out on the track or kerb. And they are just as easy to remove and hose off when it's time to clean them.

While they are easy to remove from the vehicle, once they are fitted they stay locked in place during normal usage. The way that they are moulded to the shape of the floor holds them in place, aided by the ‘Maxpider’ backing that grips them on to the OE carpet, so they’ll never move or slip when you don’t want them to.

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For extra security the driver’s 3D mat also has a couple of holes that lock it into place where the factory Ford mats are usually located.

The 3D mat for the rear footwell is a one-piece unit that runs across the width of the back floor to fully protect the carpets, but it too is easy to remove when you need to give it a shake off.

While the black-coloured 3D mats look at home in the dark interior of our Ranger Sport, the team at Tru Fit showed me some new products with gold stitching that match the factory stitching in the Ranger Wildtrak, or the blue stitching in the models that feature that. Be sure to ask about those options when ordering a set for your own Ranger.

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The moulded rubberised material for the 3D mats is hard wearing and durable, and will last for years. They’re so tough that Tru Fit gives a three-year warranty against wear through under normal driving conditions, and that’s on top of the five-year warranty on materials and manufacturing.

Tru Fit 3D mats are available for fitment to the front and rear of most popular car and 4x4 models, and they also produce cargo mats for various models and third-row seats.

While $300 might seem like a lot of money to pay for a set of mats, I reckon it's money well spent when considering all the times I don’t need to vacuum or clean out the carpets of the Ranger. Just a simple shake out does the trick most of the time, with a blast from the hose when they get muddy.

Tru Fit 3D mats

RRP: $299 (front and rear)

WE SAY: Tough, durable protection for the carpets in your 4x4. Secure yet easy to remove for cleaning when you need to.

Buy now from Tru Fit