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I’ve seen a lot of people talk about different reverse light bulb options for the Maverick, especially comparing stock bulbs, Lasfit LEDs, and other upgrades. I’ve also seen some people mention issues with Lasfit in different threads. Because of that, I decided to intentionally run and compare all three setups so I could see the differences for myself.

I installed the @F150LEDs ARES reverse lights on my 2022 Maverick and compared them to the factory halogen bulbs and the Lasfit LEDs I had been running before.

The factory halogens are pretty weak. They technically work, but the light output is low and the yellow color doesn’t help much. At night the backup camera image is pretty dark and the light doesn’t reach very far behind the truck.

The Lasfit LEDs were a noticeable improvement over stock. They’re brighter and the white color helps a lot compared to the yellow halogens. They made backing up easier and for the price they’re a solid upgrade if you just want something better than factory.

Both the stock bulbs and the Lasfits install directly into the factory mounting point and plug straight into the truck’s wiring.

After installing the @F150LEDs ARES lights, the difference was pretty obvious. They’re quite a bit brighter than both the stock bulbs and the Lasfits, but what stood out more was the coverage. Instead of just lighting a small spot behind the truck, the light spreads out wider so you can see a lot more of the area behind the truck. The backup camera image is also noticeably clearer.

The install is still straightforward and took around 15–20 minutes, but the setup is a little different. The ARES lights use their own adapter, so the electrical connection sits outside the factory housing instead of plugging directly into the bulb socket like the other two.

From my experience:

Stock halogen – dim and yellow, plugs directly into factory mount
Lasfit LEDs – brighter white light, direct factory fit
F150LEDs ARES – brightest with much wider light spread, uses an external adapter connection


If you just want something better than the factory bulbs, the Lasfits work well. But if you want the most light and better overall visibility when backing up, the ARES lights are easily the best of the three I’ve tried.

Ford Maverick Reverse Light Bulbs Comparison: Stock vs. Lasfit vs. F150LEDs ARES Stock


Ford Maverick Reverse Light Bulbs Comparison: Stock vs. Lasfit vs. F150LEDs ARES F-150 LED_V_ Stock


Ford Maverick Reverse Light Bulbs Comparison: Stock vs. Lasfit vs. F150LEDs ARES Lasfit_V_Stock


Ford Maverick Reverse Light Bulbs Comparison: Stock vs. Lasfit vs. F150LEDs ARES F-150 Leds


Ford Maverick Reverse Light Bulbs Comparison: Stock vs. Lasfit vs. F150LEDs ARES F-150 Led_V_ Lasfit
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Great review
 

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Thanks for putting this together. Do you have any pics of the F150LEDs installation setup in daylight, or can you elaborate on what you mean by the adapter and the connection sitting outside of the housing? I looked on their website, and none of their install guides or videos seem to address this point specifically.
 
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Thanks for putting this together. Do you have any pics of the F150LEDs installation setup in daylight, or can you elaborate on what you mean by the adapter and the connection sitting outside of the housing? I looked on their website, and none of their install guides or videos seem to address this point specifically.
Yea; I will grab some photos showing it later; My fault. I should have taken the photo.
 

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Yea; I will grab some photos showing it later; My fault. I should have taken the photo.
No worries! Despite the pricing, I am very interested based on your experience. I have some cheaper LEDs from another vendor there, and I think they are WORSE than stock. :D
 

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No worries! Despite the pricing, I am very interested based on your experience. I have some cheaper LEDs from another vendor there, and I think they are WORSE than stock. :D


You can see it here in this video from them; If you want I can still get the photos from my truck
 
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No worries! Despite the pricing, I am very interested based on your experience. I have some cheaper LEDs from another vendor there, and I think they are WORSE than stock. :D
Which LEDS if you don't mind me asking?
 

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The Lasfit LED backups were the second mod after the tonneau cover the first day I owned my Maverick. Plenty bright enough for me with the super simple plug and play. I like super simple.
 

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You can see it here in this video from them; If you want I can still get the photos from my truck
Got it. I skipped through that video pretty quickly the first time because it didn't vehicle-specific.

Which LEDS if you don't mind me asking?
I'd have to go back and look, but it was one of the random Chinese brands on Amazon like "FULCOXIB" or whatever. :D At the time, I just wanted to de-incandescentize the easy parts of the truck, and with the bar that low, they at least did that.
 
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Guys, I’m just offering an option.
Get your cataracts done and the stock reverse lights are plenty bright.
When I’m backing around in the dark I don’t wreck my night vision with the stock lights,
Well not near as bad.

When I had mine done I was amazed at how well I could see with normal back up lights.
Plus if your eyes are that bad your dangerous on the roads at night and especially at night in the rain.
 
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Got it. I skipped through that video pretty quickly the first time because it didn't vehicle-specific.



I'd have to go back and look, but it was one of the random Chinese brands on Amazon like "FULCOXIB" or whatever. :D At the time, I just wanted to de-incandescentize the easy parts of the truck, and with the bar that low, they at least did that.
Ah that makes sense. A lot of the Amazon LEDs look bright on paper but the beam pattern can be pretty bad because of how the LEDs are positioned on the bulb.

That’s actually part of why I wanted to test the different options. Some LEDs end up throwing light in weird directions instead of projecting it behind the truck.

The ARES setup is a bit different since it’s not really a traditional bulb — it’s more like a small dedicated light with its own adapter harness.
 

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How do we remove the tail lights? I know you need remove the tail light to get to the bulb correct? I have a 2026 Lariat Hybrid.

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How do we remove the tail lights? I know you need remove the tail light to get to the bulb correct? I have a 2026 Lariat Hybrid.

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