Custom Ford trucks get a little funky

Some of these concept truck designs look like they're from the future — or another planet entirely.

Ford unveiled a new lineup of trucks and SUVs – including the all-new Maverick pickup — at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas late last year. Ford showed off more than 40 unique project vehicles created in collaboration with automotive aftermarket customizers to demonstrate how easy it is for customers to personalize their own vehicles.

"We designed Ford vehicles to be easier to customize, with installation points and aftermarket accessories engineered from the start of the design process," said Eric Cin, Ford global director, vehicle personalization, accessories and licensing. "We work actively with the aftermarket to share our product designs so customers can personalize and put the finishing touches on their vehicle to make it all their own."

Let's take a look at some of the designs they showed off.

MAD Cab

This 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab merges lifestyle and fashionable design with powerful performance. Built by MAD Industries, this F-450 comes equipped with four-wheel drive and a 6.7-liter V-8 Power Stroke that gets 475 hp. at 2,600 rpm.

This fifth-wheel hauler has all the essentials needed to hit the road and look good doing it. The F-450 has forged wheels wrapped in off-road tires under a coil-over suspension, airbags, upgraded sway bars, custom 4-inch axle-back exhaust with black chrome tips, and MAD Industries color-matched exterior accents.

For this build, MAD pulled a host of hardware from the Ford Performance Parts shelves, to make a veritable Swiss Army knife of a truck. MAD included a portable air compressor kit, front tow hooks, electric retractable bed cover, bed cleats, swing cases, rear and side flip-down bed steps, front and rear splash guards, wheel well liners, tough spray-in bedliner, Ford Oval "Black Pack" emblems, black chrome hood lettering, trailer camera, an array of spotlights, and a refrigerator/freezer. It's OK if you need to catch your breath.

Advanced Tremor

Advanced Accessory Concepts goes off-road with the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor. The 7.3-liter V-8 engine is accompanied by a cat-back exhaust with black chrome tips by Borla.

Running gear includes locking hubs by WARN Industries, coil-over suspension system, upgraded front and rear sway bars, and 17-inch wheels with 37-inch tires. The truck has a winch kit by WARN Industries mounted to an upgraded off-road bumper, heavy-duty shackles, a portable air compressor kit by ARB, plus rocker panel protection, high-mounted work light, RIGID Industries exterior lighting, and cargo management system.

Inside the cab, this F-250 has all-weather floor mats, a Console Vault vehicle safe, Covercraft seat covers, an Indel B portable fridge/freezer, Trigger Controller Six Shooter power distribution system, 12-volt interior switch mount, and PowerBass stereo system.

Rad Raptor

Take a look at Addictive Desert Designs hardcore take on the 2022 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew.

In addition to custom graphics and a sweet wheel and tire setup, Addictive Desert Designs has equipped this F-150 with its own off-road front and rear bumpers, bed-mounted tire rack, rock slider steps, and a chase rack. This F-150 Raptor also gets Rigid Industries lighting and custom body graphics.

Blue Meanie

Tucci Hot Rods was inspired by race cars of generations past for their sleek and aggressive take on the Ford Maverick.

At the base of this blue wonder is an all-wheel-drive XLT series Ford Maverick pickup with 2.0-liter EcoBoost power. For a tougher look, Tucci widened the truck and added muscular fender arches with 3D-printed fender flares. To make it wholly unique, they 3D-printed a front lip, and a rally-inspired spoiler brings significant style.

Added performance comes from coil-over shocks and custom Borla cat-back exhaust with dual carbon fiber tips. Tying together the modern and retro, the custom wheels have thick tires and 1950s-inspired rims.

In addition to its custom body, the Tucci Maverick truck has a hard rollup bed cover, spray-in bedliner and tailgate spoiler. The cabin is tricked out with a F200 IR dashcam, windshield sunshade, four Recaro Sportster seats, racing harnesses, and custom-painted trim accents.

Off-road Ranger

Skyjacker wants to take this truck off the beaten path. Way off road.

This Ranger Extreme Off Road by Skyjacker features a Skyjacker Suspension 6-inch lift, plus front and rear off-road bumpers, a Warn Industries winch, and rock slider side steps.

Ford Performance Parts provided RIGID Industries A-pillar lighting, a rooftop off-road lightbar, EcoBoost engine Power Pack performance calibration, cat-back exhaust with black chrome tips, and differential cover for a total suite of off-road gear.

Everything and the kitchen sink

Hypertech has created the outdoorsman's dream with their take on the F-150.

This F-150 has a 7.2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard generator offering lots of opportunities for amenities. This truck is fitted with a custom-built sliding rail system housing an electric grill, refrigerator/freezer, washer, dryer, sink, an air compressor, off-road lighting, cat-back exhaust, off-road bumpers, upgraded wheels and tires, and a bed cap with lockable storage by Leer.