Nice job. I did the same with my 2025 XL. It went great. I added some extra tie downs I had left over from my tail gate dampener/shock install into the stock threaded rail holes. now I have 14 tie down points in back!
I was in a similar situation. I purchased & left a depositon a new 2024 in the am of the day(Nov. 22nd 2024) they stopped deliveries. I could not take delivery in the pm when I came back with my trade in. After about a week or so I asked my salesman if I could get an 2025 XL for the same deal...
Today I installed a $160.00 Kikito Vinyl Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover & $50 Maxzina Tailgate Mat on my 2025 Ford Maverick. Waiting for my $70.00 Limited-time deal: Mabett Bed Mat. All purchased from Amazon. I'm pretty happy with how they look and the install went smooth.
I got this one from Santa! Be sure you have the torx bits for the tie down.
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I was down the on Sunday & was surprised to see the 2024 (I think I sat in it last year!) & the locked Lobo. I've been driving my 25 since Dec 20th & so far so good! What dealer are are you going thru?