Paddle Shifters install on Maverick XL -- DIY install instructions, photos & video

[MM Mav]

@Vtec87pr1 you're such an influencer and trend setter!
Hope you get some kickback from Ford for helping them realize these were needed/wanted upgrades.

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[MM Mav]

Time to buy a 2025 ford maverick

You can even get Velocity Blue again!

 

[Vtec87pr1]

@Vtec87pr1 you're such an influencer and trend setter!
Hope you get some kickback from Ford for helping them realize these were needed/wanted upgrades.

I wish lol I need some money

 

[pantera156]

Everything working according to the tutorial. Steering wheel purchased in Spain from a Focus 4 for $140.

Gracias Antonio.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Everything working according to the tutorial. Steering wheel purchased in Spain from a Focus 4 for $140.

Gracias Antonio.

Glad it all work . Me alegro que todo alla trabajado amigo.

 

[pantera156]

Glad it all work . Me alegro que todo alla trabajado amigo.

Me desoriento en un momento que alguien dijo que era el pin 7. Pero es el 4!. Gracias amigo!

 

[LaVernWinston]

Amazing write-up and documentation. I'm really interested in doing this because I hate the way this thing shifts. I'm curious about @ChuckVan 's question though. Could this be done with switches instead of paddle shifters that have to be swapped in? They asked about using a "joystick", but think just any momentary switch. One for up shift and one for down shift. Or an SPDT switch where up shifts up, and down shifts down within the same switch. We'd be able to mount it wherever we please like the center console (think automatics where you can upshift and downshift using the shifting handle). https://www.littelfuse.com/technica...ehicle-technical-center/poles-and-throws.aspx

I guess the main question is, are the paddle shifter switches complex switches with codes associated with them (like the steering wheel switches you said had to be reprogrammed or swapped from the explorer wheel), or are they just simple on/off switches?

Beyond that, I'm curious if you've made any progress with @chris@pandamotorworks? It looks like they claimed in another thread they could tune out the automatic upshift after a duration of time. Can Panda chime in here for confirmation about that?

 

[Automan21]

Amazing write-up and documentation. I'm really interested in doing this because I hate the way this thing shifts. I'm curious about @ChuckVan 's question though. Could this be done with switches instead of paddle shifters that have to be swapped in? They asked about using a "joystick", but think just any momentary switch. One for up shift and one for down shift. Or an SPDT switch where up shifts up, and down shifts down within the same switch. We'd be able to mount it wherever we please like the center console (think automatics where you can upshift and downshift using the shifting handle). https://www.littelfuse.com/technica...ehicle-technical-center/poles-and-throws.aspx

I guess the main question is, are the paddle shifter switches complex switches with codes associated with them (like the steering wheel switches you said had to be reprogrammed or swapped from the explorer wheel), or are they just simple on/off switches?

Beyond that, I'm curious if you've made any progress with @chris@pandamotorworks? It looks like they claimed in another thread they could tune out the automatic upshift after a duration of time. Can Panda chime in here for confirmation about that?

Good questions. I’ve done this mod and I believe you can do that joystick thing you want (momentary switch). If they have the auto stick feature maybe the explorer or F150 shifter can be modded to fit the center console. If not just a regular shifter.
As far as the panda tune I’m curious as well.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

cobb haves the tunes wich allows you to go full manual i belive.

 

[Automan21]

cobb haves the tunes wich allows you to go full manual i belive.

What!!!!!
I have a Cobb tune. Gotta look into that.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

What!!!!!
I have a Cobb tune. Gotta look into that.

yes they sell the tunes you got to talk to your tunner

 

[Automan21]

Damn I gotta find a tuner by me now

 

[AlpineKid74]

When you start up the truck, how do you get into manual mode? Also did you use Forscan to get the shift indicator on the display, and to get it to shift with the paddles? Sorry for all the questions. I'm a car guy, but old skool with carburetors, and points. This seems pretty easy enough. I have swapped my wheel for a leather wrapped one, and know how to read schematics, and pin or un pin connectors. The computer end of it is where I am iffy on it.

I am like you Barracuda340, I can do a lot on my 2015 Grand Caravan, but when it comes to the computer on it, no way. The 2025 Maverick that we are getting sounds like a nightmare if someone adds things doing it the old school way.

 

[Expedite]

Hello everyone,

Great thread, I have purchased everything needed for this conversion. I changed my order from a 24 XL to a 25 XL I'm sure it's very early in the game to know if this conversion will translate. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Hello everyone,

Great thread i have purchased everything needed for this converstion. I changed my order from a 24 XL to a 25 XL I'm sure its very early in the game to know if this converstion will translate. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time.

I will be able to know when ever I get access from ford wiring .

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