DIYs and HACKs for your Maverick

[mave--rick]

For a few dollars these little LEDs light up the console area. Ford should have had a light built in.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGXJXPKK?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title&th=1

got a six pack of those from temu work great just the right amount of light and you can change the colors

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[Waterick]

For a few dollars these little LEDs light up the console area. Ford should have had a light built in.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGXJXPKK?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title&th=1

I believe they did, but it got decontented.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

2022 XLT has built in dimmable ambient light in the front console / phone charge area. Ice blue only.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

In that area, I 3D printed a custom trailer brake controller stand.

(Part of upgrading my truck from 2k to 3.5k.)

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

3D printed a custom ScanGauge III stand.

Stand is held with double sided tape "command strip".

ScanGauge III is a friction fit.
Easy to move / remove.

ScanGauge III is part of my 3.5k towing upgrades. I can watch temperatures of everything.

 

[gzebrick]

2022 XLT has built in dimmable ambient light in the front console / phone charge area. Ice blue only.

My 25 Lariat has the ambient lighting - but it's half-assed from the factory. No excuse for removing the light you need most (the console / charger bin) and they cheaped out and don't provide any ambient lights in the rear. Maybe it's quarter-assed and they left out more than they put in!

The little USB LED light does seem to do the trick though.

 

[BriBout]

3D printed a custom ScanGauge III stand.

Stand is held with double sided tape "command strip".

ScanGauge III is a friction fit.
Easy to move / remove.

ScanGauge III is part of my 3.5k towing upgrades. I can watch temperatures of everything.

How hard was it to run that cable up there?

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

How hard was it to run that cable up there?

Easy.

Had to drill a hole in the plastic coin tray or whatever you call it, but the hole is invisible from any seated position.

Pro Tip: get a short extension cable (ex 6") and leave it permanently attached to the scan gauge ($2).

Get a female / female coupler ($1) and leave it permanently attached to the $69 OBDII cable.

Then there is zero wear & tear on the expensive cord or expensive scan tool and you can remove it daily or whatever.

I usually put mine in the glove box when not being used to not tempt thieves.

 

[BriBout]

Easy.

Had to drill a hole in the plastic coin tray or whatever you call it, but the hole is invisible from any seated position.

Pro Tip: get a short extension cable (ex 6") and leave it permanently attached to the scan gauge ($2).

Get a female / female coupler ($1) and leave it permanently attached to the $69 OBDII cable.

Then there is zero wear & tear on the expensive cord or expensive scan tool and you can remove it daily or whatever.

I usually put mine in the glove box when not being used to not tempt thieves.

Awesome. I assume once the hole is drilled the cable can be fished towards the driver side and . I'll check it out. Thanks again for the pro tip on the cables too

 

[DGMavLove]

For a few dollars these little LEDs light up the console area. Ford should have had a light built in.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGXJXPKK?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title&th=1

My old 2012 Escape LTD had that built in. I didn't appreciate it at the time, but you don't know what you got 'til it's gone. Thanks for the tip.

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