Paddle Shifters install on Maverick XL -- DIY install instructions, photos & video

[Vtec87pr1]

updated just in case Forscan Settings

Parts list of things needed for the conversion will add them here later on.
UPDATED 12/5/23
IF YOU DONT WANT HEATED AND LANE DEPARTURE ON YOUR XL MAVERICK YOU MIGHT NOT NEED TO BUY THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE. AS THE XL COMES WITH THE PINS.

Steering control Module from Ford Maverick XLT With Heated Steering Wheel and lane departure if you want it. Module will Come with both switches and Clockspring.

Steering Wheel that comes with Paddle Shifters of your preference Ford Escape Or Bronco. i took a risk and bought an European on From Ford Fiesta ST but you dont have to spend that money for it.

PCM Wiring terminals X3 so You can add them to the pcm connector.
DU2Z-14474-CA

Steering control module Connector Terminals X3
DU2Z- 14474-BA

Wires Looms , Zip ties and shrink tubing for wiring and 3 different colors 16 gauge cables.

Ok here we go with the wiring . Corsair clock spring connector .

Transmission paddle shifters wires diagram. adding here.

Now i will be adding the Ford Maverick 2022 XL since thats the one i drive . Mine already has Cruse Control added and other switches. Notice this one on the PCM Shows it already comes with 2 wires for the up shift and down shift on XL model its false the diagram i had to add all 3 wires.

PCM Connector from 2022 Ford Maverick shows pin 5 and pin 6 from pcm having shifter up and down . Good sign """

Connector from clock spring to steering wheel shows pins could be added for the steering wheel .

Im adding this because this its the steering wheel i bought. from UK ford Fiesta

Now i will add process . and pictures Start By removing Negative Battery Terminal.

And remove Air bag From steering wheel.

you got to do both sides. once you removed be carful disconnecting the 2 air bags to clockspring connectors . use a pocket screw driver or Pick . just carefully pull clip and press on the sides with your fingers and pull up. first your going to disconnect the white connector of the horn.

once you remove the air bag you should put the wheel straight, remove clockspring connector on top and remove the 24mm bolt so you can remove steering wheel from the steering column.

Once you remove the steering wheel you should left like this.

Remove bezel from steering Column 2 bolts on the bottom. be gentle with this as this interiors on the mavericks gets scratch easily you know the drill with mavericks interiors.

Unplug all connectors on Steering Control Module and remove the steering control module 4 bolts you will see they are big black bolts torques t30 or t27 dont remember right now lol apologies. when pulling out be carefully as on the back they have notches that holds it in place.

Once you removed it install the new one that you bought for the conversion and follow the same order but before you install the bezel install the 3 pins and make the wire harness for paddle shifters.

part numbers for connector and wiring its on top.

thats how it should look like when install with ford oem terminals .

PIN 5 = upshift / PIN 6 = Down shift / PIN 7 = Signal Return needed """

Make A Hole on the rubber by the firewall your going to see a big plugged and pass the wires true it make sure to but insulation on the wires to protect from ambient and rotten.

dont know if you can see the wireloom pass true and the harness i made.

I pull the wires next to the battery and used the whole true to pass the harness to the fender well area . clean and secure cant even find it in the picture. lol
Remove front Driver side wheel and fender liner. and remove PCM dust cover to get access to connector.

remove first pcm connector the first one to the right. remove the tape cut a little bit of the insulation from factory . With care always. remove the top of the connector shield and bottom white pin protector all with care. maximun care when removing or installing terminals. as you can see i added the 3 cables alreay on the connector was kind of on a rush.

heres wiring on terminals your adding to this connector mine did not come with them but on the ford wiring it says some come with up shift and downshift terminals already on the connector be aware.

heres my little hand writing explaining the wire harness i made and the part number for the pcm terminals that will be needed.

Install everything back toghether the same way you took it out. Next i will post Instructions for enabling with forscan. be patient with me.

heres clip of the car running already and test driving the paddle shifter.

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[MankDeems]

You are a legend! I have an XLT W/htdWhl&LDA if I already have the FST paddle wheel can I skip to adding PCM wires and forscan it in?

thats how it should look like when install with ford oem terminals .

PIN 5 = upshift / PIN 6 = Down shift / PIN 7 = Signal Return needed """

 

[Vtec87pr1]

You are a legend! I have an XLT W/htdWhl&LDA if I already have the FST paddle wheel can I skip to adding PCM wires and forscan it in?

i think you need to add the Signal Return Cable but im not sure because i dont have your model . lol but from what i read on the wiring diagram looks like it when you get a chance send me picture of the steering control module connector.

 

[DTF-Garage]

I. Fucking. Love. You.

I can't wait to get my shifter paddles working!

 

[djw479]

WOW! Your idea of a DIY installation is advanced engineering to me, especially when it comes to electronics.

Being a 68yo I was raised on points & plugs, condensers, distributor caps, lights and a radio being a vehicle's electronics, but I appreciate the effort and ingenuity of you folks enhancing a modern vehicle.

Man...am I old!

 

[Automan21]

Dude you are awesome!!!! This will be bookmarked, watched and favorited for when I get my Mav.

 

[R785_2022]

I've been waiting for this!

 

[icegradner]

I'm genuinely curious what meaningful functionality paddle shifters add in the EB Maverick? Is it for skipping gears? Faster shifting to avoid turbo lag? More control while dropping speed? All of the above?

 

[Automan21]

Don't you need sport mode installed? Does it always have to be on manual? so excited but so many questions lol..

 

[MankDeems]

I'm genuinely curious what meaningful functionality paddle shifters add in the EB Maverick? Is it for skipping gears? Faster shifting to avoid lag? More control while dropping speed? All of the above?

I want it for towing in the mountains, the sport mode knows when to shift if I want to go fast in a straight line but the PCM can struggle to understand what gear to stay in when maneuvering hills. But yes all of the above

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Don't you need sport mode installed? Does it always have to be on manual? so excited but so many questions lol..

Dont need to be on sport mode also works on normal

 

[Automan21]

Im a bit confused. If I drive it on normal mode and don't use the paddles will it shift by itself if I get close to redline? Cars I've driven usually have the sport mode and it will only let you use the paddles then, not on normal.

 

[MankDeems]

Im a bit confused. If I drive it on normal mode and don't use the paddles will it shift by itself if I get close to redline? Cars I've driven usually have the sport mode and it will only let you use the paddles then, not on normal.

The escapes I've driven go into manual mode when you use the paddle shifters

 

[R785_2022]

I'm genuinely curious what meaningful functionality paddle shifters add in the EB Maverick? Is it for skipping gears? Faster shifting to avoid turbo lag? More control while dropping speed? All of the above?

Cornering especially. Even sport mode sometimes doesn't quite hold a gear when you're light on the throttle as you set up to exit a corner. It ends up shifting up and I'd love to keep it in gear throughout the turn.

Even in non spirited driving, I'll be able to granny shift and instantly select a gear if I need to pass or merge, and then shift up to cruise without having to change drive modes. Ive been driving in sport mode exclusively since I got the truck.

This is the first automatic vehicle I've owned and I was very accustomed to being in a specific gear while driving.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Im a bit confused. If I drive it on normal mode and don't use the paddles will it shift by itself if I get close to redline? Cars I've driven usually have the sport mode and it will only let you use the paddles then, not on normal.

It drives normal until you used the shifters then it becomes manual.

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