I was in a similar but opposite camp... I ordered the 2025 AWD Hybrid XL 'ASSUMING' that I would be able to add the rear locking tailgate. I even ordered the parts and harness prior to taking delivery - only to find out that Ford decided to save a few $ and run less wires to the XL tailgate...
I am hoping this will make sense when I am looking at it but can you tell us more about the wiring in photos 3 and 4? Do you recall which wires you connected the new Red and Black to? Are those 2 wires specific to the polarity in that plug?
Aside form that I am tracking what's going on.
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Unfortunately, I can confirm that the auto lock wires are not present at that location on the XL. Where did you get that diagram? I would be interested to see more of that schematic.
Without seeing photos of these harnesses I would be doubtful that they work. The '25 XL factory wiring loom is different than the earlier models. The '25 XL wiring forward of the spare does not seem to contain un-needed wires... for ex: tailgate lock signal wires on a XL do not appear to be...
Hey all,
First post so thought I may as well make it a fruitful one!
So yea... just coming inside from a failed manual to auto lock upgrade on my 2025 XL. Ordered the auto lock mech and the harness as instructed by several YT vids. What I learned is that not only is the camera wiring...