OEM Functional Side Vent Install Pics

[Dad]

The Maverick's side vents beg to be improved upon. I enjoy seeing what other members have done. This was another modification that came out looking good and might inspire others to do the same. I'd like to offer my own modification that I did early on to my 2022 Hybrid with the goal of using the vent to improve the Maverick's turn signal notification to other drivers.
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[Chops]

The Maverick's side vents beg to be improved upon. I enjoy seeing what other members have done. This was another modification that came out looking good and might inspire others to do the same. I'd like to offer my own modification that I did early on to my 2022 Hybrid with the goal of using the vent to improve the Maverick's turn signal notification to other drivers.
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Your vent conversion is much more functional than the ones in my OP! I’m not supposed to drive at night - but your vents benefit pedestrians & bicyclists sharing the road with you!

Thank you for innovating

 

[Chops]

Doesn't fit in fender recess- looks tacked on. I doubt it has any functional advantage. I'll pass on this one

You’re right - it is tacked on with 3M tape. I actually applied the “adhesive promoter” wipe to the recess edges but it attached over the recess darn. If the tape melts - I hope I notice before it falls off while driving…

I suppose it does look tacky to most folks, but “accessory junkies” like me remain oblivious

 

[Bdesign]

As long as you are happy, that's all that counts. It's your money, your decision.

 

[Dad]

Your vent conversion is much more functional than the ones in my OP! I’m not supposed to drive at night - but your vents benefit pedestrians & bicyclists sharing the road with you!

Thank you for innovating

Thank you. My intent was not to take anything away from your modification which I thought looked sharp, but just wanted to give members a different perspective on options available for the side vent. Appreciate your compliment and bringing your own innovation to the forum.

 

[MaverickNoticer]

I live in the desert where rain is sparse - but dust is plentiful.

The path to the engine is open however. I’m hoping air will flow out of the vent not in. That is its purpose - let hot air escape from engine bay…

Going to let the 3M tape cure for a day before driving. The quieting foam over the tires is still in place. My worst fear is that it whistles or something! If so, the included covering goes under the mesh.

I hear that. After riding, I can feel the heat coming out when I open the door. It just pours from that front panel.
I was wondering why didn't they make that badge ornament in to a functional grated vent

 

[Phimosis]

GTD has MAJOR side vents.

The GTD does have major fender vents. But it has nothing to do with controlling under hood temps, because those vents don’t access to the air in the engine bay.

 

[dtbrdlr]

There are plenty of ways for under-hood heat to escape and prevent heat soak; for example, along the entire length of the hood where it meets the fenders. I doubt very seriously that the small amount of added ventilation is going to make a difference in the temperature of a water-cooled turbocharger. If heat extraction from this area was that important, people with upper trims of the Maverick would be removing the insulation where the fender and door meet.

If the Lobo is designed like the XL, there is no insulation in the fenderwell. Thus, adding an extra vent for heat to escape is a great idea. I for one can feel the heat coming from the engine on my legs when I cruise around, because my XL does not have any insulation. When you open the front doors, you can look straight into the engine compartment.
So, with that said, Chops, very nice. How much did you shell out for those? I don't live in the desert, but it would be nice to keep the excess heat from coming into the cabin when driving.....

 

[Tbone289]

If the Lobo is designed like the XL, there is no insulation in the fenderwell. Thus, adding an extra vent for heat to escape is a great idea.

Some XLTs (without luxury package?) also don't have insulation there, mine included. However, there is already a large amount of space around the front door for that heat to escape, so it's debatable how effective it is to add 2 square inches more. If it is that effective, then there should already be a measurable difference in engine bay cooling between a stock XL and a stock Lariat due to the difference in insulation blocking that pathway.

 

[dtbrdlr]

Some XLTs (without luxury package?) also don't have insulation there, mine included. However, there is already a large amount of space around the front door for that heat to escape, so it's debatable how effective it is to add 2 square inches more. If it is that effective, then there should already be a measurable difference in engine bay cooling between a stock XL and a stock Lariat due to the difference in insulation blocking that pathway.

It's truly about having an extra opening for air to escape. If the Lobos use the same 2.0 T 250/280 as the 2024, then you would really want to have less hot air swirling around the engine as possible. It's the same engine as the Bronco Sport, which has an issue with the coolant, because the engine runs quite hot, especially if you like to take down folks that think they have a fast vehicle........

 

[Tbone289]

It's truly about having an extra opening for air to escape. If the Lobos use the same 2.0 T 250/280 as the 2024, then you would really want to have less hot air swirling around the engine as possible.

I understand that what you're saying, but adding an extra hole in the fender doesn't guarantee that there's less hot air swirling around the engine, nor does it guarantee lower coolant temperatures. It might, but we don't have any data to support your theory/assumption. It will have some unkown effect of the fluid dynamics of under-hood airflow, but how and to what extent?

Lobos use the same 2.0 Ecoboost as the 2025 BTW, which is a redesign from the 2024 2.0 Ecoboost.

 

[dtbrdlr]

I understand that what you're saying, but adding an extra hole in the fender doesn't guarantee that there's less hot air swirling around the engine, nor does it guarantee lower coolant temperatures. It might, but we don't have any data to support your theory/assumption. It will have some unkown effect of the fluid dynamics of under-hood airflow, but how and to what extent?

Lobos use the same 2.0 Ecoboost as the 2025 BTW, which is a redesign from the 2024 2.0 Ecoboost.

 

[Blue_Max]

It's also an extra place for moisture to get in.

 

[Tbone289]

Yeah, those Lariats with the insulation must be over-heating like crazy.

 

[Chops]

If you look at the middle picture you will see why the fake vent is there. Based on the area it would appear to be an access to align the door at assembly then tighten the bolts. Based on visits to auto assembly plants the door is dropped with a clamping devise arm of some sort and bolted on in the open position, delivery arm released and door closed and tightened at the top point after alignment. Speculation only. That is why Ford didn't make it functional because it isn't really a vent just a cover panel. I looked very closely yesterday at my Lariat and there is insulation between the engine bay and the vent. I will keep the insulation.

So you’re saying the cutout has a function. It is a functional side vent. I rest my case your honor.

Although the “heat extraction” argument is toast. Ever open a vehicle window a bit while driving? Air rushes in not out. Maybe a turbo air blower instead of heat extraction?

So this is only a “design for manufacturing” hole covered up by a decorative vent. Sigh.

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