List of mods done to the new XLT

[First Sergeant]

I figured after owning truck for about 3 months now and participating in several post, time to post some pics of what I have done to the truck. ALL of these mods were idea's I stole from tis site, so thank you to those who were the first to attempt these. (BETA testors)!

1. Side marker and turn signals. One of my favorite and look nice!
2. All bulbs changed out to Lasfit LED's. (had to get the newer T3 series after the software update) but all fine now.
3. Tonneau Cover I had Ford add on at the dealer. Ultra Flex by Under Cover, I think same one as Realtruck sells. Expensive, but worth it.
4. Bumper /hitch cover. Covers up the big empty space. and added my own 7 pin trailer connector. Tapped into 4 pin and tucked away the remaining three wires for future use if need be.
5. Led lighting in bed and also added 2X6 bed dividers.
6. Dash mat. Keeps it much cooler in hot summer heat and fits very well. Bought this from local FORD dealer.
7. MRT Hood struts. Like them, they work just fine... but, the hood is about 5 inches lower and can be a head knocker. Not sur I will keep them, the rod was ok.
8. Ford brand mud guards front and rear.
9. Husky floor mats! Love them, have had them in all my vehicles since around 1994. Pretty blue sill plates for all doors. Put in my own accent lights, fron and back footwell area's so wife and I can see when we drop crap on the floor. These, or something similar should be stock from the factory.
10. Kia mirror install! Another one of my favorites as I hate those garage door remotes that end up under the seat after falling off the visor!
VIOFO dash cam install. Took it out of my Tundra.
11. Battery tender hookup. Just plug it into the hidden wire that you reach in by the grill and pull it out. Takes 20 seconds total. No dead batteries, I keep one on every car I have had for the last 20 years. I know this is my first hybrid and may be different, but it is not unusual for me to get 6-7 years on a battery and I have gotten 9 out of one on my old Jeep LJ.
12. Led rope light under front hood. Kind of cool looking I think, especially when it does it's dance when starting up!

Will now try to post pictures. Hope this site takes HEIC Iphone format photo's! Thanks to all of you for the advice, and information. I do like this new truck. Not a Tundra, but then I'm not pulling any 8,000 plus trailers around anymore, so the son now has that for his work.

Sorry, no photo's for now as this site doesn't like iphone format apparently. Will convert iphone pics to JPG when I get time and post them.

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[First Sergeant]

OK, think I got them loaded. Here you go and thanks all for your help on this site!

My previous post has a list of what I have done to the Mav.

 

[First Sergeant]

OK, think I got them loaded. Here you go and thanks all for your help on this site!

My previous post has a list of what I have done to the Mav.

[Added an additional photo. As you can see, this was a top secret one of a kind edition and I got it! Enjoy a little humor.

 

[clearviewx]

Where u get the Maverick Sill plates from?

 

[jccain47]

I figured after owning truck for about 3 months now and participating in several post, time to post some pics of what I have done to the truck. ALL of these mods were idea's I stole from tis site, so thank you to those who were the first to attempt these. (BETA testors)!

1. Side marker and turn signals. One of my favorite and look nice!
2. All bulbs changed out to Lasfit LED's. (had to get the newer T3 series after the software update) but all fine now.
3. Tonneau Cover I had Ford add on at the dealer. Ultra Flex by Under Cover, I think same one as Realtruck sells. Expensive, but worth it.
4. Bumper /hitch cover. Covers up the big empty space. and added my own 7 pin trailer connector. Tapped into 4 pin and tucked away the remaining three wires for future use if need be.
5. Led lighting in bed and also added 2X6 bed dividers.
6. Dash mat. Keeps it much cooler in hot summer heat and fits very well. Bought this from local FORD dealer.
7. MRT Hood struts. Like them, they work just fine... but, the hood is about 5 inches lower and can be a head knocker. Not sur I will keep them, the rod was ok.
8. Ford brand mud guards front and rear.
9. Husky floor mats! Love them, have had them in all my vehicles since around 1994. Pretty blue sill plates for all doors. Put in my own accent lights, fron and back footwell area's so wife and I can see when we drop crap on the floor. These, or something similar should be stock from the factory.
10. Kia mirror install! Another one of my favorites as I hate those garage door remotes that end up under the seat after falling off the visor!
VIOFO dash cam install. Took it out of my Tundra.
11. Battery tender hookup. Just plug it into the hidden wire that you reach in by the grill and pull it out. Takes 20 seconds total. No dead batteries, I keep one on every car I have had for the last 20 years. I know this is my first hybrid and may be different, but it is not unusual for me to get 6-7 years on a battery and I have gotten 9 out of one on my old Jeep LJ.
12. Led rope light under front hood. Kind of cool looking I think, especially when it does it's dance when starting up!

Will now try to post pictures. Hope this site takes HEIC Iphone format photo's! Thanks to all of you for the advice, and information. I do like this new truck. Not a Tundra, but then I'm not pulling any 8,000 plus trailers around anymore, so the son now has that for his work.

Sorry, no photo's for now as this site doesn't like iphone format apparently. Will convert iphone pics to JPG when I get time and post them.

Where did you find the mirror? I can’t locate them, every place I look says “out of stock”

 

[jccain47]

Love the special edition emblem!!

 

[First Sergeant]

Love the special edition emblem!!

Hi Jason! I got my mirror about a month ago from Brogdens Ford in Olathe Kansas. Parts department, talked to a guy called "FISH". (913) 390-6800. It was about $23 bucks but the shipping was extra, I think $24. All total under $50 Nice guy there said he had about 8 of them just sitting on a shelf. Hope this helps you out!

 

[jccain47]

Very helpful! Thank you! I have having to put a garage door opener on my sunvisor. May order 2, my wife’s Bronco sport garage door opener will not link up

 

[First Sergeant]

Where u get the Maverick Sill plates from?

Got them from amazon, from this site. Here is a link, but don't see Maverick listed on there anymore.
https://www.amazon.com/AJLOTMO-Refl...8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Hope this helps out!

Dave

 

[First Sergeant]

Very helpful! Thank you! I have having to put a garage door opener on my sunvisor. May order 2, my wife’s Bronco sport garage door opener will not link up

Yeah, the mirror is my favorite out of all the things I've done to this rig. Should be a stock item or at least an option on all Mav's. I like the extra compass to, don't have to look around to find one in the dash area.

 

[DYI Dee]

Sorry but I'm not very truck savvy. Are you saying that if I get that mirror I can synch it to open my garage door? That would make my day!!! I gave up my Lexus for the Maverick. It might be my only disappointment. Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

[wvpc]

Can you show a picture of your battery tender hook up? Thanks!

 

[First Sergeant]

Sorry but I'm not very truck savvy. Are you saying that if I get that mirror I can synch it to open my garage door? That would make my day!!! I gave up my Lexus for the Maverick. It might be my only disappointment. Thanks in advance for your reply.

Yes. This mirror works with the "Homelink" system. Most garage door openers support this protocol. If you have a very old or "brand X door opener i would check it out closely. Look in the owners manual for your door or Google it. Pretty easy install and there are several video's on this site I used to help me out with it.

 

[CurtisB]

Dang dude! I am way behind you when it comes to putting some "bling" in my Maverick! I am impressed to say the least!!

 

[First Sergeant]

Can you show a picture of your battery tender hook up? Thanks!

Here you go. Pretty easy, red wire to the positive underneath the red cap in center of photo. That cap just snaps off out of the way. You may have to trim a little opening on the side where you see my wire (yellow connector) coming out the side. There are two close by grounds in middle of picture also. I did not run ground to the battery jump post near fender. It was on so tight I couldn't break it loose and did not want to destroy anything there. Those other two grounds are used by Ford as there are several other wires grounded there also. The wires i had to "fish with my fancy coat hangar along front edge of radiator, then out the front. Leave some extra out the front of grill so it will be easy to grab with a couple fingers when you plug in. I got about 6 inches extra. This works great when you push it back in, it drops slightly, just out of sight!

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