That antenna serves as the AM/FM antenna, cell antenna for the built in Ford cell modem, and the satellite antenna if you have a lux package with Sirius/XM radio.
You can buy an external Sirius/XM receiver. You use Bluetooth or an FM modulator hardwired to the radio thru the antenna jack. There is a lot of info under the radio, electronics forum. If you have unlimited data on your cell phone you can use Apple or Android car play and the Sirius/XM app on...
I have not been successful removing the panel you speak of. I have the plastic tools for removing trim but no joy. What was your technique for removing the panel where the center AC vents are located.
[Update] I was able to get the panel out.
I don't have unlimited data and here in New Mexico and even Colorado you can run out of cellular range pretty quick if you get off the interstate and away from cities.
I have a plain Lariat hybrid and I wish I had an XLT hybrid with the Lux package. Except for the Lariat seats which I'm not sure if I like or not (they look great!), I don't know if the Lariat is worth it. If I had a ton of dough sure, I'd go with a Lariat Lux. I lucked into this one as it was...
No Sirius XM without the luxury package on my Lariat.
Shifts into park when in neutral and you open a door. It makes it difficult to run through my full service car wash. I will have to get out while they do the interior then get back in when they are done to put it into the track myself to go...
It's very seldom I can tell when it switches from electric to gas or gas to electric. Mainly on initial start the electric is on but shortly after starting and sitting in the driveway waiting for the garage door to close I will feel the gas kick on to provide heating or whatever. While driving I...
I checked all over and couldn't find one and walked into a dealer on Monday and was test driving a low mileage Escape that I figured on buying and mentioned I really wanted a Maverick. He said they just got a Maverick Lariat hybrid no lux in that the guy backed out of after a test drive on...