Banks 19252 Satin Black Ram-Air Differential Cover Kit with Hardware | 1985-2024 Ford F250/F350 Sterling Axle 12 Bolt

Features:

• Patented Ram-Air cooling technology
• Improves fuel economy and gear longevity
• Eliminates oil aeration and turbulence
• Directs airflow with functional rear scoops
• Sight glass with contrast screen
• Die-cast aluminum for strength and fit
• Class-leading 534 sq. in. cooling surface
• Magnetic fill and drain plugs
• Includes 304 stainless steel hardware
• Reduces fluid temperatures under load
• Fits 1985–2024 Ford Sterling 12-bolt axles
• Designed and tested for real performance

This Diff Cover Solves Problems You Didn’t Know You Had

If you’re the kind of driver who expects more than just good looks from aftermarket parts, the Banks 19252 Ram-Air Differential Cover will speak your language. Unlike the flashy options on the shelf that just sit there and soak up heat, this cover actually fixes airflow and cooling issues that rob your truck of performance. You’re not just buying a chunk of metal, you’re getting a fully engineered system designed to extend the life of your gearset, preserve your fluid, and help your rig run more efficiently. Picture this: you’re towing a heavy load or heading uphill, and your differential is working overtime. With standard covers, fluid aeration and heat buildup would be quietly killing your fuel economy and breaking down your gear oil. With the patented Ram-Air scoops pulling cool air into the 534 square inches of cooling fins, this cover actively rejects heat and keeps that fluid doing its job. And yes, it looks good too, but it earns every bit of its rugged satin black finish. This is the kind of upgrade that gives you real peace of mind every time you hit the road.

Built With Brains And Muscle From The Inside Out

From the ground up, the Banks 19252 was designed to solve the two biggest problems in differential covers: poor airflow and bad fluid dynamics. It’s built from die-cast A380 aluminum for a precise fit and incredible strength, giving it the kind of durability you want underneath a heavy-duty Ford. But strength is only part of the story. Banks added functional Ram-Air scoops to channel high-velocity air through a series of carefully engineered radiator fins, dramatically improving heat rejection compared to typical flat-back designs. The magnetic fill and drain plugs make oil changes a cleaner job, and the sight glass with a contrast screen makes checking fluid levels fast and accurate. The internal flow path avoids 90-degree turns and obstructions, helping the fluid circulate evenly and resist aeration, which keeps the differential running cooler and longer. This design was born from rigorous testing, not just assumptions, real road conditions, real equipment, and a mission to do better than every other cover out there. The result is a patented performance upgrade trusted by drivers who actually put their trucks to work.

Fits:  1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ford F250/F350 Sterling Axle 12 Bolt

Notes:

• Only fits 1985–2024 Ford Sterling 12-bolt axles with 10.25" or 10.5" ring gear
• Does not fit Ford trucks equipped with a rear sway bar
• Not compatible with F-350 dual rear wheel (DRW) configurations
• Will not fit 2023–2024 Ford High-Output (HO) models
• Some 2017+ Super Duty models may use Dana M275 axles, which are incompatible
• Includes 304 stainless steel hex-flanged mounting hardware
• Features patented Ram-Air scoops that may extend slightly beyond OEM profile
• Die-cast aluminum design ensures precise fit but may require extra clearance
• Easy fill angle and sight glass simplify routine maintenance
• Engineered to outperform traditional flat-back covers in heat rejection
• Installation requires inspection of axle type to confirm fitment
• Designed and tested in-house by Banks for performance and durability