Rear LED light bar recommendations?

[Bobby Chapman]

It came with a transfer box that does something to bypass that problem of the guidelines on rearview cam going away, they stay. I just ran power cable to batt.,and pull rear taillight out to tap into reverse light wire. I have a 23 and even though this lightbar would fit under tailgate, it would have blocked access to spare. I also screw alum. angle into 6 existing screws, pulled them out and reused same screw

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[Bobby Chapman]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a rear LED light bar? You know the kind, they plug into your trailer wiring and provide brake reverse and turn signals?

Surely , someone has found one that works on their new Maverick?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084Q54XWP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This one works and does not effect the guidelines in your rearview camera. Had to mount under bumper ,otherwise it covers spare tire hole. 1 1/2" x1 1/2" alum angle.

 

[CTYankee]

On the MY22's (and presumably, the MY23's), there is a vertical lip on the bumper just below the tailgate. We mounted mine there, which got it low enough to be seen properly and, on a regular light bar, would avoid any conflict with the spare tire access. Since mine is a split Putco blade, someone would have to measure that lip to ensure it would take a 48" single bar.

 

[CTYankee]

The first picture is a close-up of the bumper flange with the split bar mounted. Anything higher will not be directly visible (even standing 20-30 feet away), which reduces the usefulness of the bar. A full bar would cover the spare tire access, which I had thought was higher up until I took this picture.

The second picture shows the full bar. Each section in this case is 18", so you still get 36" of extra and very bright lighting.

Mine is installed with a Curt T-harness that is Maverick specific and saves having to splice into the factory taillight harness.

 

[BoricuaBeautyx]

The first picture is a close-up of the bumper flange with the split bar mounted. Anything higher will not be directly visible (even standing 20-30 feet away), which reduces the usefulness of the bar. A full bar would cover the spare tire access, which I had thought was higher up until I took this picture.

The second picture shows the full bar. Each section in this case is 18", so you still get 36" of extra and very bright lighting.

Mine is installed with a Curt T-harness that is Maverick specific and saves having to splice into the factory taillight harness.

I just got out of H&H after 3 hours of them installing a Putco blade. It worked fine, but whenever I attempted to use the remote start, the left tail light didn't turn on. They hard-wired the blade directly to the lights wiring. Had to take it off because the left tail light would not turn on during remote start. Do you think adding this harness would've fixed the problem?

 

[OleFordGuy]

Realize it's real pricey but appears the one on the ford accessories suppose to be plug and play, no disabling safety features, no code/errors, no hassles, headaches, swearing, etc
Maverick 2022-2023 Halogen/LED Tailgate Light Bar ~ VNZ6Z13B678A (ford.com)
Good luck with the adventure and keep us updated

 

[CTYankee]

I just got out of H&H after 3 hours of them installing a Putco blade. It worked fine, but whenever I attempted to use the remote start, the left tail light didn't turn on. They hard-wired the blade directly to the lights wiring. Had to take it off because the left tail light would not turn on during remote start. Do you think adding this harness would've fixed the problem?

I believe the Curt harness would have prevented that problem. I also think they wired something wrong and need to correct it.

 

[notfast]

When I first saw this thread I was hoping that someone got the OEM roof spoiler and attached a chase bar to it.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/satin-black-rear-cab-spoiler

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NVHHBN/

When I had my F-250, I installed a Back Rack and some 6" oval LED stop/tail/turn lights. I was told that it was a great improvement to being visible from the rear as well as letting traffic far behind know I was braking or signaling since those lights were high above the other vehicles.

 

[BoricuaBeautyx]

The first picture is a close-up of the bumper flange with the split bar mounted. Anything higher will not be directly visible (even standing 20-30 feet away), which reduces the usefulness of the bar. A full bar would cover the spare tire access, which I had thought was higher up until I took this picture.

The second picture shows the full bar. Each section in this case is 18", so you still get 36" of extra and very bright lighting.

Mine is installed with a Curt T-harness that is Maverick specific and saves having to splice into the factory taillight harness.

Do you mind linking me the harness? Thank you for your response!

 

[CTYankee]

Do you mind linking me the harness? Thank you for your response!

https://www.curtmfg.com/part/56477

 

[Bobby Chapman]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a rear LED light bar? You know the kind, they plug into your trailer wiring and provide brake reverse and turn signals?

Surely , someone has found one that works on their new Maverick?

 

[Bobby Chapman]

49" LED Tailgate Light Bar + Signal Box [Ford F-150 F-250 F-350 Super-Duty up to 2018] [Sequential Turn Signal] [Tail & Reverse Light] for Ford Pick-Up Trucks with Tow Package & BLIS.

This plugs right into the trailer plug and does notmake the guidelines in the rearview cam disappear. I had to mount below my bumper on a 1 1/2" alum.angle bar . Will not fit properly under tailgate

 

[Dad]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a rear LED light bar? You know the kind, they plug into your trailer wiring and provide brake reverse and turn signals?

Surely , someone has found one that works on their new Maverick?

'In all honesty, I've yet to see a rear light bar that looked good and/or made the vehicle that much more visible for turning or braking. I think Ford did good by making the Maverick's tail lights oversized (for the size of the truck). If you want more visibility then I would suggest replacing the standard incandescent bulbs with LED's and don't forget the one on over the cab.

 

[Doburden]

I bought a very cheap LED light strip and tapped into the taillights. Plugging it into the 4 pin hitch disabled some of the cp360 functions.

Which wire numbers from 6 pin tail light connector you used for 12v red and ground black?
Thank you

 

[Bobby Chapman]

'In all honesty, I've yet to see a rear light bar that looked good and/or made the vehicle that much more visible for turning or braking. I think Ford did good by making the Maverick's tail lights oversized (for the size of the truck). If you want more visibility then I would suggest replacing the standard incandescent bulbs with LED's and don't forget the one on over the cab.

Post above , best for me plug and play ,nice and bright

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