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Highly recommend this aftermarket trim piece that aesthetically ties the audio volume/tuner knobs and buttons into the screen above.

It’s a simple piece of black plastic that really improves the look of this area on an XLT, covering up some of that light gray plastic that some people find objectionable.

The color and finish of this piece matches the screen surround exactly, and it’s a perfect fit. Looks like it came from the factory this way (and probably should have.)

At $28, a little pricey for a simple piece of plastic, but I‘m very happy with it, and consider it money well spent.

(Sorry I didn’t take a “before” photo, but I’m attaching a before/after from the Amazon product page so everyone can see what I’m talking about.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN2PD5Y9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

*** Oh, also note in the driver’s side door in the middle photo another little tip: Kleenex sells tissues in these round boxes that are a perfect fit in the front bottle holder space. (You can squeeze one into the rear bottle space, but harder then to get in and out).

Sometimes I can find these at CVS, but you can buy them in bulk on Amazon and always have them on hand. They are Kleenex Perfect Fit Facial Tissues, although I see other brands on Amazon offering the, as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Kleenex-Perfect-Facial-Tissues-Pack/dp/B0122KAE88/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1VD6P73N3S7VO&keywords=kleenex+perfect+fit+tissues+cylinder&qid=1676083311&sprefix=Kleenex+Perfect,aps,100&sr=8-6

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Agree it does look better! Thanks for the info, will be doing this if/when I get my maverick lol
 

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I had been thinking the same thing. May be on my list soon.
 

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Looks good! Adding to my list!
 

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Thanks. I had some Amazon points so why not. Im not particularly picky but I do like the black alot more and considering I will probably look at the dash for the next 8 or 10 years this is a cheap adjustment piece.
 

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I'm going to get one. It's in my Amazon cart as we speak.

It also comes in orange for the XLT folks amoung us, two patterns of Carbon Fiber, and - are you sitting down? - RED!

I'm guessing that about zero red ones will be sold worldwide. I mean, none! Not one single one. I'm not keen on fake CF but lots of other people like that look, I'm not 100% sure the orange matches the Maverick XLT orange but I like the color well enough, but the red is just weird.

This little dash top thingie is worth consideration as well...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BQ6GRCTK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AU52PLKJP3L4P&psc=1
 
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I'm going to get one. It's in my Amazon cart as we speak.

It also comes in orange for the XLT folks amoung us, two patterns of Carbon Fiber, and - are you sitting down? - RED!

I'm guessing that about zero red ones will be sold worldwide. I mean, none! Not one single one. I'm not keen on fake CF but lots of other people like that look, I'm not 100% sure the orange matches the Maverick XLT orange but I like the color well enough, but the red is just weird.

This little dash top thingie is worth consideration as well...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BQ6GRCTK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AU52PLKJP3L4P&psc=1
I have had the little dash top thingy in my Amazon list for a while, and just ordered it. I’m hoping it provides a level surface to mount our GPS suction cup, as we like having it centered above the screen, but we’ll see.

(I’m thrilled we can use Maps and Waze on the Mav from our iPhones through CarPlay, but we like to use the TomTom when on the road for big trips. It’s more reliable since it uses satellite navigation, rather than phone cellular data.)
 
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Ordered one yesterday, I too think it looks more finished once installed.
 

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Highly recommend this aftermarket trim piece that aesthetically ties the audio volume/tuner knobs and buttons into the screen above.

It’s a simple piece of black plastic that really improves the look of this area on an XLT, covering up some of that light gray plastic that some people find objectionable.

The color and finish of this piece matches the screen surround exactly, and it’s a perfect fit. Looks like it came from the factory this way (and probably should have.)

At $28, a little pricey for a simple piece of plastic, but I‘m very happy with it, and consider it money well spent.

(Sorry I don’t take a “before” photo, but I’m attaching a before/after from the Amazon product page so everyone can see what I’m talking about.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN2PD5Y9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

*** Oh, also note in the driver’s side door in the middle photo another little tip: Kleenex sells tissues in these round boxes that are a perfect fit in the front bottle holder space. (You can squeeze one into the rear bottle space, but harder then to get in and out).

Sometimes I can find these at CVS, but you can buy them in bulk on Amazon and always have them on hand. They are Kleenex Perfect Fit Facial Tissues, although I see other brands on Amazon offering the, as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Kleenex-Perfect-Facial-Tissues-Pack/dp/B0122KAE88/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1VD6P73N3S7VO&keywords=kleenex+perfect+fit+tissues+cylinder&qid=1676083311&sprefix=Kleenex+Perfect,aps,100&sr=8-6

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Interesting, thanks for sharing.
 

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I have had the little dash top thingy in my Amazon list for a while, and just ordered it. I’m hoping it provides a level surface to mount our GPS suction cup, as we like having it centered above the screen, but we’ll see.

(I’m thrilled we can use Maps and Waze on the Mav from our iPhones through CarPlay, but we like to use the TomTom when on the road for big trips. It’s more reliable since it uses satellite navigation, rather than phone cellular data.)
I believe you can download maps of where you are going so even if data is offline your maps will still use gps on the phone.
 

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I ordered one last week and installed today. I thought the cost was high and think it will eventually go down to reasonable level but didn’t want to wait. I was also worried the plastic finish looked a little cheap in some pictures I had seen but I think it looks pretty good after actual install. Thanks for sharing your experience as it helped with my decision to purchase.
 
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I ordered one last week and installed today. I thought the cost was high and think it will eventually go down to reasonable level but didn’t want to wait. I was also worried the plastic finish looked a little cheap in some pictures I had seen but I think it looks pretty good after actual install. Thanks for sharing your experience as it helped with my decision to purchase.
Yes, I agree it’s pricey — Price will,no doubt come down once others start making them.

I was also prepared to send it back if it didn’t look right. But I was very pleased that it matched the screen surround above it so well, both in style, color and type 9f plastic, and it ends up looking OEM.

So while not QUITE worth the cost, especially for a mod that is purely aesthetic, not practical, it made me happy.

(Well, I guess you could say it was practical because dirty fingerprints won’t show around the knobs like they would on the original light plastic …)

And hey, we’re practically neighbors, I see.
 

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Yes, I agree it’s pricey — Price will,no doubt come down once others start making them.

I was also prepared to send it back if it didn’t look right. But I was very pleased that it matched the screen surround above it so well, both in style, color and type 9f plastic, and it ends up looking OEM.

So while not QUITE worth the cost, especially for a mod that is purely aesthetic, not practical, it made me happy.

(Well, I guess you could say it was practical because dirty fingerprints won’t show around the knobs like they would on the original light plastic …)

And hey, we’re practically neighbors, I see.
I didn’t regret spending the money after install so that is the test to pass for me … I’m about 25 miles south of you. I get up to the del watergap fairly often. Beautiful scenery there.
 

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Thanks for posting this. It looks great. I bought one and it’s sitting in my office with several other items I’ve bought for my Maverick scheduled to be built next week. I wasn’t sure about how it would look but after seeing your photo I have no doubt it will be a positive addition!

It looks like you have added the black plastic trim that fits over the selector knob, buttons and cup holders. How do you like that fit, finish and look?
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