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[testa422]

I agree with that matter for concern... but ALSO - why do this? I don't see any esthetic value / appeal whatsoever... before you fire that response back at me... to each their own!? Also I like the way that so many folks here online "get into" all of these modifications... though I am focused on keeping mine stock, for future reasons.

Personally couldn’t care less if it’s “approved” as my state won’t give a crap. As for modifying things, why not? I don’t like a stock truck/car as it’s the same as everyone else that has one. I like to be different. I don’t buy a car, especially a $24k truck for future reasons. It’s not going to appreciate so I’m going to make it my own and enjoy it while I own it

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[Decayed]

I replaced my halogen third brake lamp with a fully LED unit. The installation was pretty straight forward. The only tools I needed for this were: T20 Torx bit, small pry tools, and an X-Acto hobby knife. I had to modify the connector on the new light just slightly. Overall, I'm very happy with new look. The look and feel of the new light is very comparable to stock despite only costing $33. I've previously purchased aftermarket replacement lighting that I could just tell were cheap, knock-offs, this doesn't seem like that at all. I'll update here if any issues arise though.


Here's the exact light that I used which has a chrome housing w/ clear lens: LED Third Brake Lights Cargo Lamp Center High Cap Mount Tail Light Chrome Housing
View attachment 23177
They also have a black housing w/ clear lens: LED Third Brake Lights Cargo Lamp Center High Cap Mount Tail Light Black Housing
View attachment 23178
Or a chrome housing w/ red & clear lens for an OEM appearance: LED Brake Light Compatible For Ford F-150 Super Duty Clear & Red Lens
View attachment 23179
This particular light looks to be VRacing brand but I think they're all the same to be honest. There were similar options on eBay for a few dollars less that looked identical.


New vs. original
View attachment 23158

The light came with a new gasket that I pre-applied to the back of the housing, this is shown below:
View attachment 23159

After removing the OEM light, you'll need to release a tab to gain access to the connector. The tab is identified below. I was able to carefully press this down and use a small pry tool to release it. This would likely be much easier and safer to access if you simply dropped the rear of the headliner down. I probably should have went that route as I could have easily punctured/damaged the headliner by trying to skip a step.
View attachment 23185

After removing the OEM light, I realized that the connectors vary slightly in that the guides are mirrored (luckily the wires are oriented correctly). The arrow points to the guide that I had to remove.
View attachment 23174

I used a hobby knife to trim this guide away. I scored it on each side then carefully cut through the remainder. This allowed to new light to be connected.
View attachment 23162
Installed look at cargo lighting in daylight.
View attachment 23163
Brake light in daylight.
View attachment 23164
Cargo lights.
View attachment 23165
Cargo and brake lights.
View attachment 23166
Brake light.
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Brake light looking straight on at the back.
View attachment 23168


These pictures were taken in complete darkness, no garage lighting. I also just have the base Lariat, so no bed lighting, this is just the new third brake light illumination.
View attachment 23169 View attachment 23170 View attachment 23171 View attachment 23172

Editing to add Alternate OEM Ford option:

I actually found my old OEM LED Third Brake Lamp from my F150. Here it is with the OEM Halogen Maverick light for comparison. This would be another option if someone wanted to stay OEM but upgrade to fully LED. Install would be the same and the connector would require the same modification.
OEM LED Part number:
FL3Z13A613B

I found a couple of additional options that look to be true plug-and-play, as in no modification required to the connector.

Black housing, clear lens
View attachment 23330
Black housing, smoked lens
View attachment 23331
Smoked lens, Raptory Style 3-Dot LED
View attachment 23332

Nice mod, something I would consider. One question: how do you control the "Cargo light" function? I really like that and can see that being very useful at night.

 

[testa422]

Nice mod, something I would consider. One question: how do you control the "Cargo light" function? I really like that and can see that being very useful at night.

Same way as oem. Push the button

 

[Decayed]

Same way as oem. Push the button

What button?

 

[testa422]

What button?

This one

 

[22Mav]

I agree with that matter for concern... but ALSO - why do this? I don't see any esthetic value / appeal whatsoever... before you fire that response back at me... to each their own!? Also I like the way that so many folks here online "get into" all of these modifications... though I am focused on keeping mine stock, for future reasons.

What a waste of a post.. just because YOU don't see any value, doesn't mean others have to share that same concept. Why are you always posting on OTHER people's posts mocking their choice to modify and make their Maverick unique? The Maverick was made to customize and enjoy.

We get it, you're not touching yours for "future reasons", cool, move along. Lemme guess, you're also not giving it to your wife because you want to keep her tight for when you hand her off down the line.. come on guy.

 

[Decayed]

This one

Thanks! Is that the same as the DRL? I was literally just going through the drivers manual trying to find a description. Very handy feature.

 

[testa422]

Thanks! Is that the same as the DRL? I was literally just going through the drivers manual trying to find a description. Very handy feature.

No. Cargo lights illuminate the bed. They come on when you unlock the truck or when you push the button. DRL are forward facing lights that illuminate when you’re driving

 

[OTACORB]

This looks good and I love mods, but my plan is to keep it simple and just replace the current bulbs with LED and be done with it. But I so much love seeing what folks come up with and do to these sweet Mav's.

 

[JASmith]

Nice! About the only improvement I could think of would be to have a clear one in a "switchback" design, in which the entire thing goes red as a third brake light to make it more noticeable, and whole thing goes white for lighting.

 

[WasChops]

What a waste of a post.. just because YOU don't see any value, doesn't mean others have to share that same concept. Why are you always posting on OTHER people's posts mocking their choice to modify and make their Maverick unique? The Maverick was made to customize and enjoy.

We get it, you're not touching yours for "future reasons", cool, move along. Lemme guess, you're also not giving it to your wife because you want to keep her tight for when you hand her off down the line.. come on guy.

Not mocking at all... Merry Christmas, have a good day!

 

[WasChops]

What a waste of a post.. just because YOU don't see any value, doesn't mean others have to share that same concept. Why are you always posting on OTHER people's posts mocking their choice to modify and make their Maverick unique? The Maverick was made to customize and enjoy.

We get it, you're not touching yours for "future reasons", cool, move along. Lemme guess, you're also not giving it to your wife because you want to keep her tight for when you hand her off down the line.. come on guy.

By the way there are "Reading comprehension courses" you might want to discover... once you exit Kindergarten...

 

[Headdead]

This looks good and I love mods, but my plan is to keep it simple and just replace the current bulbs with LED and be done with it. But I so much love seeing what folks come up with and do to these sweet Mav's.

That's what I did - replaced the white cargo bulbs with LEDs, and I like the brightness, but I may do the OP's mod anyway because i prefer the OP's lens without the red center part. Nice write up and photos.

 

[M.A.C.]

I replaced my halogen third brake lamp with a fully LED unit. The installation was pretty straight forward. The only tools I needed for this were: T20 Torx bit, small pry tools, and an X-Acto hobby knife. I had to modify the connector on the new light just slightly. Overall, I'm very happy with new look. The look and feel of the new light is very comparable to stock despite only costing $33. I've previously purchased aftermarket replacement lighting that I could just tell were cheap, knock-offs, this doesn't seem like that at all. I'll update here if any issues arise though.


Here's the exact light that I used which has a chrome housing w/ clear lens: LED Third Brake Lights Cargo Lamp Center High Cap Mount Tail Light Chrome Housing
View attachment 23177
They also have a black housing w/ clear lens: LED Third Brake Lights Cargo Lamp Center High Cap Mount Tail Light Black Housing
View attachment 23178
Or a chrome housing w/ red & clear lens for an OEM appearance: LED Brake Light Compatible For Ford F-150 Super Duty Clear & Red Lens
View attachment 23179
This particular light looks to be VRacing brand but I think they're all the same to be honest. There were similar options on eBay for a few dollars less that looked identical.


New vs. original
View attachment 23158

The light came with a new gasket that I pre-applied to the back of the housing, this is shown below:
View attachment 23159

After removing the OEM light, you'll need to release a tab to gain access to the connector. The tab is identified below. I was able to carefully press this down and use a small pry tool to release it. This would likely be much easier and safer to access if you simply dropped the rear of the headliner down. I probably should have went that route as I could have easily punctured/damaged the headliner by trying to skip a step.
View attachment 23185

After removing the OEM light, I realized that the connectors vary slightly in that the guides are mirrored (luckily the wires are oriented correctly). The arrow points to the guide that I had to remove.
View attachment 23174

I used a hobby knife to trim this guide away. I scored it on each side then carefully cut through the remainder. This allowed to new light to be connected.
View attachment 23162
Installed look at cargo lighting in daylight.
View attachment 23163
Brake light in daylight.
View attachment 23164
Cargo lights.
View attachment 23165
Cargo and brake lights.
View attachment 23166
Brake light.
View attachment 23167
Brake light looking straight on at the back.
View attachment 23168


These pictures were taken in complete darkness, no garage lighting. I also just have the base Lariat, so no bed lighting, this is just the new third brake light illumination.
View attachment 23169 View attachment 23170 View attachment 23171 View attachment 23172

Editing to add Alternate OEM Ford option:

I actually found my old OEM LED Third Brake Lamp from my F150. Here it is with the OEM Halogen Maverick light for comparison. This would be another option if someone wanted to stay OEM but upgrade to fully LED. Install would be the same and the connector would require the same modification.
OEM LED Part number:
FL3Z13A613B

I found a couple of additional options that look to be true plug-and-play, as in no modification required to the connector.

Black housing, clear lens
View attachment 23330
Black housing, smoked lens
View attachment 23331
Smoked lens, Raptory Style 3-Dot LED
View attachment 23332

That was an excellent presentation, very detailed, I really appreciate the time and effort it took to put it all together. Awesome Job !!!!

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

iJDMTOY Smoked Lens Raptor Style 3-Dot LED High Mount Third Brake Light

That's the one in my Big Box o Parts for when mine gets here. I think it would look perfect on the First Edition with the black roof.

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