2024 XLT Hybrid Azure Grey CP360 + Lux + Tow + Mods

[lonewoof]

OK, my covers came and not going to work on until the weekend...BUT, I'm not sure I can handle their smell. Not sure what I thought it would be, but kind nauseates me and that's just getting them out of the box..

Yeah smells like newly manufactured artificial product - don't you love good old leather now? Leave them out for a day and it gets a lot better. But I hear you. I'm not as sensitive to odor and will go over function any day.

Make up your mind before though. Once they are on, they fit snug and getting them on will be a hassle. Plus they look great so you might not want to

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[lonewoof]

I like the seat covers, by chance did you test the heated seats? Probably a dumb question this time of year

Yes! First thing I did after I got them on. Doesn't really affect it much. My tush still gets nice and toasty

 

[lonewoof]

Seats covers are really nice looking. My complaint with my Lariat seats are they get very hot here in St. Petersburg, FL. I wonder if the perforations might make them a little cooler.

Doesn't really make them any cooler with the perforation. I guess the material might help a little. I love the fact that I can just wipe them clean after any food or drink spills, not to mention doggie drool lol. The fabric would have stained by now

 

[imboden013]

Yeah smells like newly manufactured artificial product - don't you love good old leather now? Leave them out for a day and it gets a lot better. But I hear you. I'm not as sensitive to odor and will go over function any day.

Make up your mind before though. Once they are on, they fit snug and getting them on will be a hassle. Plus they look great so you might not want to

Slip a garbage sack over seat first(makes it easier to get new cover on. Once you get new cover on just reach up inside and rip the garbage sack out. Saw that on one of those auto shows on motor trend network. Never tried myself. I think it was an episode of Detroit Muscle that I saw them do that.

 

[SPIJG]

Thank y'all for the tips, they're still laid out in my office "airing out". Not 100% sure what I'm going to do with them, still may return to Amazon. I'm toying with the idea of getting some kind of cover for the bed instead...

jg

 

[RDRahn]

Been lurking and reading up on various forums, with a few comments here and there, decided to post progress finally. I picked up this build at my local NCal dealer for my wife mid-April. This is our first truck, we have been using our SUV for picking up odds and ends, and wanted to test out a truck. We were debating between an EV (Model Y, Ioniq 5) and the Maverick hybrid is what we went with finally. Getting 600 miles on a full tank of gas, and feeling good about it.

As I mentioned, this build was customized by someone else, but it had most of the things we wanted (wish it had the rear sliding window + button start - why Ford???). We werent picky about the color, although have to say Azure Grey really looks nice. Wife loves the truck! Oh and dealer had a very small markup, MSRP was somewhere along $33k-ish.

Anyhow, my customizations are purely functional. I am capable of tinkering around a bit, but I hate getting into warranty-void areas. Also, I love to repurpose stuff, or make something out of things I accumulate. I look for items with a good deal and am not afraid to try on non-brand items. Everything starts out as a non-brand item at one point, right? Below are items I added, in close-enough chronological order of picking up the truck:

Exterior
1. Floor mats, bed mat and tonneau: Craigslist purchase. We picked up used Ford 3D all-weather floor mats, Rough Country bed mat and a trifold (non-Ford) hard tonneau cover from someone 20 minutes from where we live. He had sold his Maverick

2. Tailgate damper: Amazon purchase, brand SZRKRLA. Easy addition to add functionality to tailgate. $14

3. Tailgate port covers: I tried using a Delrin sheet that I cut out with velcro but wasn't too impressed. Found some awesome 3D print files on this forum and printed myself a set. I do have the original velcro solution if someone wants it, and I have another 3D print set I made in the same run. Will ship at no cost, you pay for shipping. Black color. $0

4. Tailgate rubber cover: I hated the wide gap between the tailgate and bed that can catch all sorts of crap. I had some leftover EPDM from another project and fashioned myself a nice "scarf" to cover the gap. It folds over nicely when you close the tailgate. $0

5. Door handle covers: Amazon purchase, brand Aunginsy. Decided to add these since the piano black matches the mirrors and looks good. Also figured it would protect the handles from environmental damage.

6. Mudguards: Amazon purchase, brand Vepagoo. Again, nice to have. $27

7. Door handle protectors: Amazon purchase, brand Grafken. Didnt really need these since wife and I keep nails short and didnt need it on SUV, but then I noticed my buddy's brand new SUV that had scratches already so just decided to buy them. $5

8. Antenna delete: Simply unscrewed the RC antenna since we get good reception (we live in the Bay area) and mostly listen to streamed music anyways. $0

Interior:
1. Seat covers: Amazon purchase, brand Mabett. We have dogs that would have dirtied the seats quick (maybe) and having seats we could wipe down was a big plus. I think the grey+white looks great, and they fit perfect. Took an hour to install with some minor husband-wife disagreements (who needs to read instructions, right?) $280

2. Center console trays: Amazon purchase, brand CDEFG. Provides more storage inside, for all of us that arent satisfied! Could have made do w/o this but it helps sort things by adding 2 more layers. $20

3. Wireless Android Auto: Amazon purchase, brand Podofo. Picked up this cheap wireless AA dongle, works flawlessly every single time, no regrets! Would highly recommend this purchase. I velco'ed it under the USB connectors so it isn't visible. $20

4. Dashcam install: Craigslist purchase, brand Aukey DR02. I thought about using the OBD port for power, or maybe routing power from the fuse-box, but ultimately was able to use existing ports. Ran the wire under the dash and plastics. $5

5. Wireless phone charger (Qi) install: I had an older suction phone mount with wireless charging, where the suction piece broke. I had saved the phone clamp. I took it apart and installed the wireless charging coil under the orange rubber mat. It charges my phone just fine. Wife was super impressed! $0

6. Rear seat mat: Amazon purchase, brand CYHGGUO. Got this so I can cover the seats to catch dog fluff. It comes with a hard base so seat width is extended for dogs to stand on. $60

7. Windshield sun protector: Amazon purchase, brand D-Lumina. We get loads of sun here, so this was a good purchase. It fits the Mave windshield perfectly. $12



Rejects:
1. Window rain guards: Amazon purchase, brand LETINGFAR. Tried them on but they looked cheap and silly and I couldnt figure out what real purpose they serve so returned them. $37

2. Door sill protector: Amazon purchase, brand . This was a total waste, do not buy!
3. Tailgate bike pad: Amazon purchase, brand VEVOR. Decided to not use this since will be getting hitch rack for bikes. Nothing wrong with product, decent price too. $50


Wanted:
1. Soft topper: Thinking of getting one from softtopper or fasttop so I could give the doggies more room. They kinda get cramped in the back seat, plus if we have company, would like the space back
2. Homelink mirror install:
3. Hitch bike rack:

What more have you realized is is absolutely a must for your Mavericks?

Hey Rob.

Congratulations on getting your Maverick! Nice upgrades you have done.

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[lonewoof]

Hey Rob.

Congratulations on getting your Maverick! Nice upgrades you have done.

But one of the "must haves" is a Maverick Truck Club decal so you can properly “represent.”

Two styles/sizes currently available:

Maverick Truck Club Decal (Glossy) | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions ($5 delivered)

Maverick Truck Club Decal (Transfer) | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions ($6 delivered)

Yeah I'm interested in buying one. Any chance you have pictures of how they look side by side? I can't tell the difference by switching pictures

 

[RDRahn]

Yeah I'm interested in buying one. Any chance you have pictures of how they look side by side? I can't tell the difference by switching pictures

Sent you a private message

 

[wax87]

Not sure I follow

"What more have you realized is absolutely a must for your Mavericks? "
I have removed the finder well liners and either sprayed the rubberized sound deadening or installed the vibration dampening material in each of them. Additionally, I have added the vibration dampening material in the doors and back wall.
I have replaced the speakers, and this has made a real difference in the ride and sound quality.

 

[lonewoof]

Added a Softopper this weekend. Picked it up used. Looks great. Drove down south with wife and the pups. First long trip and truck was a blast. It was nice having the softtopper so when we went to the beach and pups got wet and sandy we could just put them in the back.

 

[Jeff W8]

Nice find.

 

[lonewoof]

Another simple but highly effective mod that I worked on this last Sunday afternoon. Took inspiration from this post about installing bed lights. I had to tweak it a bit for my drop in liner, and I wired it to the bed light that came with the XLT (or is it part of the lux package?) so now the bed lights turn on with the same switch, when I unlock the truck, or when I use the button inside the cab. Really improves visibility all over in the bed. Lights were around $13 on Amazon, brand TUNICHX, 16 ft so it goes all around the cab with a couple feet to spare. I've stuffed the extra length in the lock box for now.

I did have to remove my bed liner panels on the two sides to access the electricals, but it was very easy. I glued the light strip to the underside of the metal bed top surface so that there is no glare, and also because I was worried the hard tonneau or the softtopper (I use them interchangeably) might pinch the lights. Overall I'm pleased with the effect.

 

[lonewoof]

Almost forgot any the second mod I worked on simultaneously. Took inspiration from this post about adding 12v power outlets to the bed. Had to make some mods as I decided to add the outlets inside the cubby rather than in the door, so I could still open the door and use the cubby for storage without wires getting in the way. Bought the switch panel from Amazon, same as used in the post, for about $14. Wired it to the outlet using the adapter cable that comes with the truck.

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