The current Ranger arrived with a new bed and a short list of covers actually cut for it. A patented arrangement of rails and clamps locates it on the bed, automatic slam latches lock down every panel as it closes, and the panels themselves are premium-grade matte black aluminum over a high-density polymer core rated to 400 lb evenly distributed. Fold it forward to the cab, secure it there, and the truck is rated to be driven with the bed wide open. This is part UX22033, the Ultra Flex built for the 2024-2025 Ford Ranger / Ranger Raptor with the 5' (60") bed, which Ford markets as the "5-foot" bed.
What's Included:
- 1x Hard fold cover
- 1x Driver side rail
- 1x Passenger side rail
- 1x Bulkhead seal
- 6x Clamp assembly
- 2x Buckle ends
- 4x Screws
- 2x Cover retainer clamps
- 2x Drain tubes
Features
A Patented Rail And Clamp System
The rails and clamps that locate the Ultra Flex on the bed are UnderCover's own patented design, and the clamps are the close-fitting type the brand credits for keeping water out. They pull the rails down onto the bed rail rather than bolting through it, and they are also what you go back to if anything ever needs re-tightening.
Slam Latches Lock Down Every Panel
Automatic slam latches secure each panel as the cover closes and re-engage by themselves every time, so there is no manual clamp to work and no step to forget. Gear stays out of sight without a second operation, which is the thing that decides whether a cover gets closed properly on a wet Tuesday.
Drive With The Cover Folded Open
Fold the panels forward to the cab, secure them there, and UnderCover rates the truck to be driven with the cover fully open. That is 100% bed access whenever you want it, so an awkward load does not force you to strip the cover off the truck and find somewhere to store it.
Tip-and-Click Goes On In 30 Minutes
UnderCover quotes its redesigned Tip-and-Click mounting system as a one-person job, graded Level 1, at 30 minutes or less. No application in the range makes a hole in the truck to hold the cover on. Wherever drilling does appear on a sheet it belongs to the drain tubes, and whether it applies is decided by your platform.
Proven At 180°F And 40 Below
UnderCover tested the Ultra Flex from -40°F to 180°F and up to 95% humidity, and tested it for 7,500 hours. It is the only cover in the folding range the brand publishes a test figure for, which matters most if the truck lives outside in a real winter.
A Polymer Core Under Matte Aluminum
The panels are premium-grade matte black aluminum over a high-density polymer core, which is the structural difference between this cover and the cheaper folding models. The exclusive soft-impact underside adds a padded layer facing the bed, so shifting cargo meets something forgiving instead of bare metal.
400 lb Spread Across The Closed Cover
Closed, the Ultra Flex is rated for 400 lb so long as the load sits evenly. That is a winter of snow, a couple of sheets lying flat, or luggage strapped down for a long haul. Stack it all onto one panel and the rating stops applying.
Five-Year Limited Warranty
Five years from the date of purchase, against the three UnderCover gives its entry folding covers. Keeping it valid is not onerous: wash with mild automotive soap and water, and keep oils, solvents and lubricants well away from the rubber.
Fitment & Compatibility
Ford
| Years |
Model |
Bed |
Notes |
| 2024-2025 |
Ranger |
5'1" |
— |
| 2024-2025 |
Ranger Raptor |
5'1" |
— |
Fits the 2024-2025 Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor with the 5' (60") bed, which Ford markets as its "5-foot" bed. Where a truck was offered with more than one box, measure before ordering.
Specifications
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Series: UnderCover Ultra Flex
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Cover type: Hard folding tri-fold, GEN 3
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Material: Premium-grade aluminum panels over a high-density polymer core
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Finish: Matte black
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Underside: Exclusive soft-impact underside
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Load rating: 400 lb evenly distributed
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Bed access: 100% bed access; folds to the cab and secures there, rated to be driven with the cover fully open
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Latching: Patented rail and clamp system with automatic slam latches that lock down every panel and re-engage on closing
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Weather sealing: Upgraded seals with all-new tight-fit clamps
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Environmental testing: Tested from -40°F to 180°F and up to 95% humidity, and for 7,500 hours
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Mounting: Tip-and-Click clamp-on side rails, one-person installation, no hole drilled in the truck to mount the cover
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Installation difficulty: Level 1: Simple Installation
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Installation time: 30 minutes or less
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Warranty: 5-year limited
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Country of origin: Assembled in the USA, in Missouri
Installation
Type: Tip-and-Click clamp-on side rails, no hole drilled in the truck to mount the cover · Time: 30 minutes or less · Tools: Scissors or utility knife, Isopropyl alcohol, 1/2" Wrench or socket, Phillips screwdriver, 7/16" Wrench, 13mm Wrench or socket, T-30 Torx driver · Difficulty: Level 1: Simple Installation
Tight-fit clamps hold the two side rails against the inner faces of your bed rails, and the cover then tips and clicks down onto them. Square is the thing to get right: set both rails at a right angle to the bed rails before pulling the clamps tight, because the slam latches at the tailgate end have no adjustment and will not seat on rails that are out of true. If a rear latch stops catching months later, look at the rails first. UnderCover wants the clamps re-checked after roughly a week of driving, which is usually when a rail that has settled gives itself away.
The drain tubes can be routed behind a bedliner, through the factory bed plugs, or through a 5/8" hole if you prefer to drill one. None of those three routes is needed to hold the cover on.
Side-rail clamp bolt, tightened with a T-30 Torx bit: 8 ft-lb (11 Nm)
Resources
Warranty, Shipping & Returns
Warranty. The Ultra Flex carries a five (5) year limited hassle-free warranty running from the original date of purchase. It covers the first owner only, does not pass to whoever buys the truck next, and proof of purchase may be asked for. Four of the conditions are the ones that actually catch people out. Snow, ice and any other foreign material has to be cleared off before the cover is opened. The cover has to be secured at every point any time the vehicle is moving. If the truck is going to be towed from the rear, the cover comes off first and gets stored properly. And all clamps and retention mechanisms want checking for tightness roughly a week after fitting, then from time to time afterwards. On cleaning, mild automotive soap and water is the entire list: oils, solvents and lubricants can attack the rubber, and that damage is not covered. Free shipping. This cover ships free within the contiguous United States as an oversized package rather than a freight shipment. Inspect on delivery. This cover travels as an oversized parcel rather than on a pallet, in a long flat carton that meets any knocks before the cover does. Give the box a proper look while the driver is still outside. Crushing, tears or a punctured corner belong on the delivery paperwork there and then, and a message to us that same day gets it put right.
About UnderCover
UnderCover is part of the RealTruck group of truck accessory brands and builds hard folding and one-piece bed covers for full-size and mid-size pickups. Its hard folding covers are assembled in the USA, in Missouri. The Ultra Flex is covered by a five year limited warranty on the cover, dated from the original purchase, and warranty registration and replacement parts are handled by the manufacturer.
Ultra Flex is the current generation of UnderCover's hard folding cover and the one built around the newest mechanism. A patented rail and clamp system locates it on the bed, automatic slam latches lock every panel as it closes, and the cover folds forward to the cab for full bed access with a rating to drive it folded. Its seals are tested from -40°F to 180°F and to 95% humidity, and installation is quoted at 30 minutes or less. ArmorFlex matches the same five year term and adds the Multi-Shield coated panel face if finish matters more to you than mechanism. Flex is the gloss black cover below it, and Select is the entry point at the lowest load rating in the range. The one-piece alternative is a single rigid lid rather than folding panels: Elite and SE in matte black, Elite LX and LUX unpainted or factory painted to an OEM paint code.
The Ultra Flex is built differently from the rest of the folding range. A premium-grade matte black aluminum surface sits over a high-density polymer core, and an exclusive soft-impact underside puts a padded layer between the cover and whatever is sliding around in the bed. Reworked seals and close-fitting clamps close it down, and the Tip-and-Click mounting system is designed to be fitted by one person. Nothing is drilled into the truck to mount it, and closed it is rated to 400 lb evenly distributed.
Prestige Truck is an authorized UnderCover dealer. Every cover we ship is new, in the factory carton, and covered by UnderCover's warranty direct from the manufacturer.