DIY photo tutorial: adding cruise control to 2022 Maverick XL

[daddio211]

I purchased the items to add cruise to my XL and put it in today. Lots of good posts here and on YouTube, but there were a few small things I hadn't seen posted that I'll try to cover. Not going into ForScan, plenty of good info out there on how to use it.

This is a piece of cake, ANYONE can do this with a PC (smart phone), ForScan cable, a small flat blade screwdrive and a T8 Torx bit.


Step 1: Disconnect negative battery terminal. (I forgot until after I was done and my airbag didn't go off, LMAO.)

Step 2: turn steering wheel 90 degrees (clockwise or counter, doesn't matter).

Step 3: Slide a SMALL flat blade screw driver into the hole in the back of the steering wheel as pictured. Handle down, blade pointed slightly upward.

Step 4: GENTLY press the screwdriver blade down while lightly pulling on horn/airbag with your other hand. You'll be able to feel movement when you're in the right area. The horn/airbag will pull out about a 1/2 inch.

Step 5: Rotate 180 degrees and repeat.

Here's where I think I can help others. I took a quick picture of how the horn/airbag attaches. Until you see it, it doesn't make much sense and you're just fishing. The two arrows point to the cast aluminum "hooks" that the horn/airbag secures to.

Here you can see where the screwdriver enters the steering wheel from the backside.

The little silver bar is spring loaded and has to be moved "down" to disengage from the "hooks" above.

Step 6: Simply unplug your wiring from the horn/airbag (3 simple connectors) and set it aside.

Step 7: Remove the outer ring by GENTLY prying these tangs away. Yes, they will break. Lightly pull the ring toward you while freeing up the tabs. Note: only two are silver. There are several more black ones that look similar. It may be easier to rotate the wheel to find them all. A flashlight will probably help. Remove the two wire connectors from either side of the ring.

Also, there are two small posts hidden under the trim at the bottom of the wheel. Be gentle and they'll work right out.

I neglected to take a pic of the back of the switches. Note, you can "kind of" use a Torx 10 bit but the screws are actually smaller, I'm guessing a T8. I didn't have one handy.

Grabbed the following switches off of Rock Auto, like $80 shipped, I think.

Grabbed this from Amazon.

I downloaded ForScan, paid $12 to help them and access the programming menus. Following YouTube tutorials I had everything done in about 40 minutes.

Viola, it works great.

Yes, you can do this.

[EDIT:] @Maverick2023 made an excellent video tutorial for XL Hybrid here:

Most of it applies to the EcoBoost too, except a few codes are different in ForScan between the two engine choices.

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[respi133]

Awesome awesome write up thanks for the detailed photos and explanations - posts like these make this forum great

 

[daddio211]

Awesome awesome write up thanks for the detailed photos and explanations - posts like these make this forum great

Happy to help!

 

[daddio211]

If anyone is interested I also did a write up for enabling TSR.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...tion-on-xl-xlt-with-forscan-diy-how-to.23306/

 

[Stive]

I purchased the items to add cruise to my XL and put it in today. Lots of good posts here and on YouTube, but there were a few small things I hadn't seen posted that I'll try to cover. Not going into ForScan, plenty of good info out there on how to use it.

This is a piece of cake, ANYONE can do this with a PC (smart phone), ForScan cable, a small flat blade screwdrive and a T8 Torx bit. At least I think it's a T8. Your mileage may vary.


Step 1: Disconnect negative battery terminal. (I forgot until after I was done and my airbag didn't go off, LMAO.)

Step 2: turn steering wheel 90 degrees (clockwise or counter, doesn't matter).

Step 3: Slide a SMALL flat blade screw driver into the hole in the back of the steering wheel as pictured. Handle down, blade pointed slightly upward.

Step 4: GENTLY press the screwdriver blade down while lightly pulling on horn/airbag with your other hand. You'll be able to feel movement when you're in the right area. The horn/airbag will pull out about a 1/2 inch.

Step 5: Rotate 180 degrees and repeat.

Here's where I think I can help others. I took a quick picture of how the horn/airbag attaches. Until you see it, it doesn't make much sense and you're just fishing. The two arrows point to the cast aluminum "hooks" that the horn/airbag secures to.

Here you can see where the screwdriver enters the steering wheel from the backside.

The little silver bar is spring loaded and has to be moved "down" to disengage from the "hooks" above.

Step 6: Simply unplug your wiring from the horn/airbag (3 simple connectors) and set it aside.

Step 7: Remove the outer ring by GENTLY prying these tangs away. Yes, they will break. Lightly pull the ring toward you while freeing up the tabs. Note: only two are silver. There are several more black ones that look similar. It may be easier to rotate the wheel to find them all. A flashlight will probably help. Remove the two wire connectors from either side of the ring.

Also, there are two small posts hidden under the trim at the bottom of the wheel. Be gentle and they'll work right out.

I neglected to take a pic of the back of the switches. Note, you can "kind of" use a Torx 10 bit but the screws are actually smaller, I'm guessing a T8. I didn't have one handy.

Grabbed the following switches off of Rock Auto, like $80 shipped, I think.

Grabbed this from Amazon.

I downloaded ForScan, paid $12 to help them and access the programming menus. Following YouTube tutorials I had everything done in about 40 minutes.

Viola, it works great.

Yes, you can do this.

I want to. I’ve got the parts. Don’t have the nerve yet. I need to really get Forscan procedures down. But, this is a great write up with pictures. Thanks

 

[daddio211]

I want to. I’ve got the parts. Don’t have the nerve yet. I need to really get Forscan procedures down. But, this is a great write up with pictures. Thanks

Just do it. If you make a mistake you can return to the "as built" file.

 

[Hybrid Nut]

I purchased the items to add cruise to my XL and put it in today. Lots of good posts here and on YouTube, but there were a few small things I hadn't seen posted that I'll try to cover. Not going into ForScan, plenty of good info out there on how to use it.

This is a piece of cake, ANYONE can do this with a PC (smart phone), ForScan cable, a small flat blade screwdrive and a T8 Torx bit. At least I think it's a T8. Your mileage may vary.


Step 1: Disconnect negative battery terminal. (I forgot until after I was done and my airbag didn't go off, LMAO.)

Step 2: turn steering wheel 90 degrees (clockwise or counter, doesn't matter).

Step 3: Slide a SMALL flat blade screw driver into the hole in the back of the steering wheel as pictured. Handle down, blade pointed slightly upward.

Step 4: GENTLY press the screwdriver blade down while lightly pulling on horn/airbag with your other hand. You'll be able to feel movement when you're in the right area. The horn/airbag will pull out about a 1/2 inch.

Step 5: Rotate 180 degrees and repeat.

Here's where I think I can help others. I took a quick picture of how the horn/airbag attaches. Until you see it, it doesn't make much sense and you're just fishing. The two arrows point to the cast aluminum "hooks" that the horn/airbag secures to.

Here you can see where the screwdriver enters the steering wheel from the backside.

The little silver bar is spring loaded and has to be moved "down" to disengage from the "hooks" above.

Step 6: Simply unplug your wiring from the horn/airbag (3 simple connectors) and set it aside.

Step 7: Remove the outer ring by GENTLY prying these tangs away. Yes, they will break. Lightly pull the ring toward you while freeing up the tabs. Note: only two are silver. There are several more black ones that look similar. It may be easier to rotate the wheel to find them all. A flashlight will probably help. Remove the two wire connectors from either side of the ring.

Also, there are two small posts hidden under the trim at the bottom of the wheel. Be gentle and they'll work right out.

I neglected to take a pic of the back of the switches. Note, you can "kind of" use a Torx 10 bit but the screws are actually smaller, I'm guessing a T8. I didn't have one handy.

Grabbed the following switches off of Rock Auto, like $80 shipped, I think.

Grabbed this from Amazon.

I downloaded ForScan, paid $12 to help them and access the programming menus. Following YouTube tutorials I had everything done in about 40 minutes.

Viola, it works great.

Yes, you can do this.

Great write up. Thanks for sharing. I just received my new Xl hybrid and asked the dealer if they could install cruise and they said NO it would void the warranty. I shoulda gotten an XLT i guess but at the time of ordering they said to order the most basic truck to get it sooner.. Still took over a year. Anyway any concerns about the warranty?? I may try this myself.

 

[daddio211]

Great write up. Thanks for sharing. I just received my new Xl hybrid and asked the dealer if they could install cruise and they said NO it would void the warranty. I shoulda gotten an XLT i guess but at the time of ordering they said to order the most basic truck to get it sooner.. Still took over a year. Anyway any concerns about the warranty?? I may try this myself.

They can't void your warranty for adding factory parts. Granted, you can't expect them to warranty your cruise control, but they would have to prove that adding cruise broke whatever else they are denying warranty on.

If you're worried just remove the switches and go back to the Forscan "as built" file when you take your truck in for work.

I have zero concerns, I have more fight in me that most dealership employees anyway, plus I'm fairly well versed in the legalities of such. Lots of lawsuits over this sort of stuff, the vehicle owner nearly always wins.

 

[Hybrid Nut]

I dont understand why the warranty would be void if the dealer installed the cruise?? That was my main reason for asking them first before i try it. To avoid any warranty issues. .Anyway Thanks for the feedback. i will prob add it myself in the future per your write up. .

 

[BAScott62]

"Voiding the warranty" is code for we don't want to

 

[glohworm]

You did a great service for us with your CC and TSR write ups. I've had the switches for a while now but lacked the nerve to do the jobs! It would be like winning the trifecta if you could do a write up on Lane Keeping as well. Thanks

 

[daddio211]

You did a great service for us with your CC and TSR write ups. I've had the switches for a while now but lacked the nerve to do the jobs! It would be like winning the trifecta if you could do a write up on Lane Keeping as well. Thanks

Happy to help! I don't think lane keep can be enabled without CoPilot 360 as a base.

Personally I'd never enable it, I despise technology that "helps" me drive.

 

[steegro]

I so badly want to do this but I can't even remove the airbag and feel like an idiot. I can't seem to find the sweet spot. Any tips?

 

[daddio211]

I so badly want to do this but I can't even remove the airbag and feel like an idiot. I can't seem to find the sweet spot. Any tips?

Its just a "feel" thing. Gently pull on the airbag with one hand while fiddling with the screwdriver. You'll kind of feel when it's right and the airbag will start coming out.

 

[cgmav]

I too have had my switches for 6+ months and won't attack the airbag and software. I'm crusty, older, still have a flip phone and want somebody else to do it. I'm in St.George and would love some help. any chance you would do it ???

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