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

[Vtec87pr1]

I just got my forscan done. And still same thing. No downshift. Hmmm weird. Now I was tinkering with deleting stuff off my explorer dash I don't need like navigation in the menu that doesn't work and after changing a few things I'm getting a 4wd error

it could be 2 things . either something its not wire right. or the switch it self its not working . the paddle shift switch i mean. i would check those first.

about the cluster i dont know i suggest putting as built. and doble checking

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[awscheetz]

I fixed my errors. Apparently my truck won't let me fix my tire size so my Speedo is right.... Kinda getting annoying. But the up shift is the only one that's working for me. Maybe the pin wasn't in snug in the steering wheel connection. I'll have to test tomorrow in daylight

 

[Automan21]

Good luck keep us posted!!

 

[Automan21]

any updates on this?

 

[ChuckVan]

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.

Instead of going through the whole steering wheel replacement and associated wiring/hardware, can I not simply install a three position momentary joystick (rocker switch) in the center console and run my three wires to the PCM connector? Then, of course, program with Forescan???

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Instead of going through the whole steering wheel replacement and associated wiring/hardware, can I not simply install a three position momentary joystick (rocker switch) in the center console and run my three wires to the PCM connector? Then, of course, program with Forescan???

i dont understand the momentary joystick . sorry wish i could help what are you trying to do?

 

[ChuckVan]

i dont understand the momentary joystick . sorry wish i could help what are you trying to do?

Basically, I want to use a momentary switch in place of the paddle shifter, on a steering wheel, to send the signal for shift up and a second momentary switch to send the shift down signal. A joystick with momentary switches that are made when pushed forward or back will take the place of the paddle shifter switches. The other side of the two switches will be 'tied' together for the signal return.

If I run a wire from the joystick switch for "UP" to the PCM connector (pin 6) for shift up, to the correct connector pin and another from the joystick "DOWN" switch to the PCM connector (pin 5) then lastly, the return wire (pin 4), where do I get the "Powertrain Signal Return"?
In the connector diagram of the PCM connector it looks like pin 4 is not used, so its blank on the other side of the connector??

Just looking for where to tie in to the other side of the two switches for the return and how to complete the circuit.

 

[Powernout]

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?

I for one would love to be able to manually set my gear coming down the hills I live in.

The second big bonus I see to this is the ability to change the flimsy steering wheel that comes from the factory. It's made for children's hands to hold.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Basically, I want to use a momentary switch in place of the paddle shifter, on a steering wheel, to send the signal for shift up and a second momentary switch to send the shift down signal. A joystick with momentary switches that are made when pushed forward or back will take the place of the paddle shifter switches. The other side of the two switches will be 'tied' together for the signal return.

If I run a wire from the joystick switch for "UP" to the PCM connector (pin 6) for shift up, to the correct connector pin and another from the joystick "DOWN" switch to the PCM connector (pin 5) then lastly, the return wire (pin 4), where do I get the "Powertrain Signal Return"?
In the connector diagram of the PCM connector it looks like pin 4 is not used, so its blank on the other side of the connector??

Just looking for where to tie in to the other side of the two switches for the return and how to complete the circuit.

Signal return comes from the pcm to the steering wheel control module directly. You will need to add the wire.

 

[Automan21]

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.

What gauge wire is being used, 16 or 18 gauge?

 

[Vtec87pr1]

What gauge wire is being used, 16 or 18 gauge?

16 gauge its fine

 

[Automan21]

When i install the digital cluster i will be able to know what gear im in . With the xl cluster you cant see the gears that you are in .

Wonder if the XLT has some kind of gear indicator

 

[Automan21]

Thanks.. decided to switch stock switches and all is working now.

How did you remove the switches????

 

[Automan21]

Hey man, thanks so much for this info. I have a question, hoping you can help. On my steering wheel, I only have pins 1, 4, 5, 6, and 11 open. XLT Ecoboost FX4. Got any idea which I should use? Thanks.

5,6,7
Those side spaces don't count. you can see the numbers on the holes.

 

[generalmgr]

5,6,7
Those side spaces don't count. you can see the numbers on the holes.

Thanks, I see the 1 and 9 now. Very helpful!! You da man.

Interesting that the numbers are flipped from the diagram on page one of this thread.

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