CravenSpeed Stubby Antenna Compatible with Ford Transit 2015-2025 | 3.8 Inches | Short Antenna Replacement | Made in the USA

Looks great on my 2025 F-150 XLT SuperCrew. I didn’t buy it for the reception, and if I’m ever in a situation where I need better reception the old antenna is stored behind my rear seat. The antenna is a little smaller than I expected it to be, but the quality and fit are excellent. It was also a little less expensive than some of the other options while still being American made.

I bought this for my 2013 Ford F150 primarily because I bought a cover for the vehicle and did not want to cut a hole in the cover for the antenna. My idea was either to have a very small antenna which can fit under the cover or have a small antenna that I could easily remove and just put in the truck when the cover is on (and re-install easily). I decided that, even though small, over time even this small antenna would wear a hole in my cover. Thus, I remove the antenna whenever I put the cover on and re-install when I use the truck. This antenna is very high quality. It is made of metal and has a good, textured finish (I think it is a power coat). It installs and removes VERY easily. It also looks much better than the original long, thin antenna that came on the truck. Most of the time, the reception on AM and FM is perfectly fine and I notice zero difference from the stock antenna. When I go much further from my city, I do start losing stations a little earlier. So the reception is not quite as good, but more than an acceptable. Certainly I am happy with the trade-off of a little reception for a better look, and more importantly for me, much more convenience for handling my truck cover.

The stock antenna on my Ford Fiesta ST was slightly bent and rubbing to the rear hatch, so I decided to replace it. I did a Google search for aftermarket products and came accross pictures of this Stubby antenna. It was available through Amazon with next-day Prime shipping, so I decided to give it a try. What a great decision it was, I absolutely love the looks and performance! I paid $25 plus tax, which in hindsight is a bargain in my opinion. It arrived in an environmentally-friendly and simple cardboard box: just the antenna inside, no plastic bag, no instructions, no unnecessary packaging. Very functional and unpretentious. It has a nice weight to it and feels high quality. Its surface is a black rubbery plastic or coating that I predict will endure the elements well. The installation was super simple (and illustrated on the box): unscrew the stock antenna, screw in the Stubby antenna. It took me less than a minute. I was expecting some deterioration of radio reception, but as far as my six favorite preset FM channels are concerned, I could not hear any loss of fidelity during my daily commute. Did I mention that I love the looks? It is a matter of personal preference and taste, but I think this Stubby looks so much cleaner and sharper on my ST compared to the long stock antenna. In my humble opinion, it is worth every penny that I paid for it.

Extremely low profile, rock solid and effective.

This CravenSpeed Stubby Antenna is a great replacement for our 2025 F-150 Lariat and looks amazing on the truck. The instructions were clear and straightforward, making the installation process quick and simple with no special tools required. It screwed on easily as a direct replacement for the factory antenna and fit securely without any issues. The fit is perfect and feels stable once installed, with no looseness or movement while driving. The durability of the antenna feels solid, and the material quality gives confidence it will hold up well over time and different weather conditions. Stability remains consistent even at higher speeds, and there is no wobbling or shifting. Overall, it’s a clean and stylish replacement that upgrades the look of the truck while maintaining functionality. A simple install, strong fit, and great durability make it a worthwhile upgrade for the F-150 Lariat.

It's not the size that counts....it's how you use it....right? After installation I've had no trouble picking up any stations on the FM or AM bands compared to the factory installed antenna. To quote Steely Dan......."No Static At All". The biggest advantage for me is I no longer have that obnoxiously loud and all too familiar "bang bang bang clunkity clunk bang bang bang" noise every time I pull in or out of my garage. It looks great and it functions well, so I can't really ask for much more. The base of the antenna is smooth vs the "crescent wrench friendly" OEM style groove for installation. No big deal, I just hand tightened and it was secure. I did however notice the antenna's connector plug threading was a bit loose. When I backed the antenna out of the mount at the truck, I was left with just the body of the antenna in my hand, while the threading plug remained fastened in my truck's antenna socket. Again, no big deal, the fix required a few careful twists of the wrist and some guarding of the threads via shop rag and pliers while I rethreaded the plug back into the antenna body. Prior to rethreading the antenna back into the truck, I placed a few small dabs of dielectric grease along the antenna plug's threads to guard against corrosion. Probably unnecessary and overkill, but I figured....why not? It certainly won't hurt anything, and if I ever need to remove it, should be no trouble at all. The powder coat finish on the antenna looks great, and again, I have had no issues with poor reception of any station in my area. I've received several compliments on the look of the antenna from fellow F-150 owners, and steered them in the right direction on where to get one for themselves.

Not even 2 months after buying it it stopped picking up stations. Just because they're shorter does not mean they're better the longer ones are much better hopefully I can return this after the return window.

I like it. The antenna was very easy to install and fit my 07 F-150 just fine. Something that people need to understand, this will very predictably reduce your radio's ability to receive signals. How much it reduces it depends on a few things, like distance from the transmitting radio station, the power of their transmitter, and the topography around your location. This is not meant to replace your stock radio antenna 1 for 1, or it would be the same length as your stock antenna. Come on people, there's a reason most antennas are long enough to stick out over the roof of your vehicle, use common sense and realize when you put on a shorter one, the signal will degrade some. All that said, I don't listen to much radio so the loss of signal doesn't bother me much. I got this because my stock antenna kept scraping on low branches and parking garages. I will say it was a bit shorter than I expected, but that isn't a fault. I'd compare it to the length of the antenna on your wifi router, and looks similar to that as well. The few radio stations I did test were fuzzier than usual. I could tell the signal drop slightly from having a large structure in the way of the signal direction, but that's about it. I would imagine if you're in a rural area as opposed to a city, and have a nearby station not limited by natural features, you won't notice too much difference. Lastly, who is buying this as a performance upgrade to their stock antenna? If your stock antenna breaks and you want the same performance, you can get a stock replacement for cheaper than this. Buy this antenna if you need a SHORTER, STUBBY antenna, but be realistic about what it is capable of.

So much better than the oem ridiculous 10” one! Gives a more modern look and the quality is superior. Direct fit for a 2013 Ford Edge. Antenna signal is not affected at all.

Super qualité et look extra

Totally worth the price

Perfect fit, almost looks factory

Great product and extremely easy to install. Can't say if there is a loss of any radio signal as I never use mine, but I do still have a signal while in a major city. Only con about the product that would be great if they solved, would be to ship a tiny packet of loctite with it. To help combat the possibility of theft.