It's time to upgrade the Maverick.... with more mods

[Deleted member 5352]

with some more mods! My dad and I bought several mods for Christmas for my Maverick and I just got finished with having all of them installed. I knew this would be the week that my Maverick receives some drastic changes. I'm very happy with how everything turned out. One install I did myself whereas the other two were done at the dealership.

Mod #1: Truxedo TruXport Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover

I've been wanting to do this for so long and finally got around to it. This was a dealer install. I originally wanted to get a hard tonneau but they were out of my price range. A factory OEM or similar will run well over $1000! So instead I found a good deal on a Truxedo soft roll-up on Amazon Prime for only $353.00. What's great is that when it's rolled up, I have full access to the bed. However, the main reason I got it was so that the bed can stay clean and protected when not in use and to keep prying eyes from seeing what's inside it. This way I can safely make other stops while having cargo in the bed. It does need some time to take shape since the fitment is not perfect. The passenger side does not stick as well as the driver side but that's probably from being rolled up in the box. Once it's out in the heat, it will help warp it into shape and give it some flex.

Mod #2: Mud Flaps

Yet again, this is something I've been wanting to do for so long and finally got around to doing so. This was also a dealer install. I'm so sick of mud splatter getting all over the front and rear lower quarters. Hopefully this will help ease the issue. I don't expect it to be fully effective but it will serve its purpose. I mainly got these because of the look. To me, it makes the truck look tougher and more utilitarian. And it was cheap enough. I do need to hit them with some Armor All because they're not quite as dark as the plastic trim so they'll need to be blended in.

Mod #3: LED Third Brake Light/Cargo Light Conversion

I'm so happy with how this turned out! This I did myself. Thanks to the power of Youtube, I simply watched a DIY video, bought the correct bulbs, and it was just a matter of plug and play. Now the truck has the appropriate lighting it should've had from the get-go. I love the blueish-white LED hue they give off. I couldn't stand the yellow hue of the factory bulbs. Those made it so ugly and dated. Plus, LEDs last longer and burn much cooler. What's strange is that the Lariats were supposed to get an LED third brake light from the factory according to my window sticker. But it never fell into fruition. Kinda bit of false advertising. Here's my proof...

I wonder what happened. But whatever the case, I fixed it myself. It only cost me $27.00. Here's the link for anyone who is interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082GNDMT8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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Now the Maverick mods are officially complete. Just these simple upgrades completely transform the truck. I plan on keeping this thing for awhile which is the reason for all of this. This is the first time I've ever special-ordered a vehicle and as a result, I want to have fun with it and make it even more enjoyable. Ford did such a great job with the Maverick overall. Everything from price to looks to value proposition and utility. Thank you very much for viewing and I hope you enjoyed. To all of you waiting on your '23 Mavericks, it will be well worth the wait. Have fun when it arrives!

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[FriscoTXJoe]

I have the same vehicle cept mines a hybrid because I am going to save the earth.....

Have the same white letters on the tailgate. Looks awesome! Like your mudflaps too. I got the RokBloks but yours look beefier.

Great looking Mav!

 

[MrCigar]

Which bulbs did you use? Link to video on youtube, I am lazy hahaha! Maybe I am just ignorant but is it just a bulb switch out? Not sure I'd need to watch anything if it's only that, I like the look.

 

[SpaceyMac]

Looks good. Might be worth your while to contact Ford about the 3rd brake lamp not matching the Monroney label. If it happened to your Lariat, it most likely the same on other Lariat Mavericks. Those labels are supposed to be accurate and exact. My reading of feature is the brake lamp should be LED, not necessarily the cargo lights.

thanks for sharing pics!

 

[LtCasual]

Thanks for the write up, I will probably do the brake light and cargo lights.

 

[jpl7977]

Are these the Ford branded mudflaps? I believe there was an issue with these where they overlap the paint, causing the paint to rub off and cause rust on the exposed metal.

 

[Edge Haley]

I have the same vehicle cept mines a hybrid because I am going to save the earth.....

Have the same white letters on the tailgate. Looks awesome! Like your mudflaps too. I got the RokBloks but yours look beefier.

Great looking Mav!

I had the Rok mudflaps originally but quickly switched to these FORD OEM ones. Like them much better...definitely keeps the mud off the finders much better.

 

[StillWaiting]

I’m also about to post some installs next week. New tires, rims and level kit

As long as I install them right

 

[JBryant]

Fabulous looking Maverick. You are right, sometimes just two or three things transforms it and you can get it to suit YOU and not to take what someone else likes. Happy Mavericking.

 

[Deleted member 5352]

Which bulbs did you use? Link to video on youtube, I am lazy hahaha! Maybe I am just ignorant but is it just a bulb switch out? Not sure I'd need to watch anything if it's only that, I like the look.

Here's the video that I watched for the tutorial.

To answer your question, yes, it was just a bulb switch out. I was going to replace the whole housing but it's too expensive and more time-consuming. So I kept it simple and cheap.

 

[Deleted member 5352]

Looks good. Might be worth your while to contact Ford about the 3rd brake lamp not matching the Monroney label. If it happened to your Lariat, it most likely the same on other Lariat Mavericks. Those labels are supposed to be accurate and exact. My reading of feature is the brake lamp should be LED, not necessarily the cargo lights.

thanks for sharing pics!

I'm not gonna make a big fuss about it to my dealer. It's not worth it and there's nothing they can do anyway. It was a decision from the manufacturer and not the dealer, probably for cost-cutting reasons. No Maverick Lariat comes with an LED third brake light. As a result, they should eliminate it off of their window sticker. But nothing the aftermarket and a simple DIY video can't fix.

 

[Deleted member 5352]

Thanks for the write up, I will probably do the brake light and cargo lights.

You should. It's very affordable and is a great look. Here's the video tutorial if you're interested.

 

[Deleted member 5352]

Are these the Ford branded mudflaps? I believe there was an issue with these where they overlap the paint, causing the paint to rub off and cause rust on the exposed metal.

Yes, these are Ford branded OEM mudflaps ordered straight from the dealership. Although it's early to tell, so far so good on the fitment.

 

[Deleted member 5352]

Fabulous looking Maverick. You are right, sometimes just two or three things transforms it and you can get it to suit YOU and not to take what someone else likes. Happy Mavericking.

Thank you for your appreciation! Happy Mavericking!

 

[Deleted member 5352]

I’m also about to post some installs next week. New tires, rims and level kit

As long as I install them right

Good to hear. I'll have to take a look at your post when ready. Happy Mavericking!

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