Sunglasses holder/compartment needs a heat shield/insulation

[huunvubu]

OMgosh! I had to run out to the garage and look for the sunglass holder that I apparently had not seen on my ‘22 or ’23! I couldn’t find one on the ceiling anywhere even the backseat! I think my moonroof replaced it

If you have the moonroof then there is no place for the sunglass holder. I believe the moonroof switches are in space where the sunglass holder would be.

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[GreenLady]

If you have the moonroof then there is no place for the sunglass holder. I believe the moonroof switches are in space where the sunglass holder would be.

Love my moonroof so much I wouldn’t trade for the sunglass holder. I keep my sunglasses in the flat phone charger spot since I never use it.

 

[jsus]

OMgosh! I had to run out to the garage and look for the sunglass holder that I apparently had not seen on my ‘22 or ’23! I couldn’t find one on the ceiling anywhere even the backseat! I think my moonroof replaced it

Correct, on Maverick, the moon roof deletes the glasses holder. Must have something to do with the wiring, the motor, or the moon roof itself as Escape has the same overhead console and yet doesn't lose that feature when equipped with a moon roof.

 

[jsus]

If you have the moonroof then there is no place for the sunglass holder. I believe the moonroof switches are in space where the sunglass holder would be.

No, the switches are right below the map lights. Here are the B&P interior photos - look at the top of the image. With a moon roof, the console cuts off right where the glasses holder would start.

Without moon roof:

With moon roof:

Meanwhile, on Escape...

 

[K5Blazer]

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It's a cheap truck made with cheap parts, to undercut the selling price of other vehicles. The flimsy plastic & closure apparatus (plus the heat in that space) is why I plan to not even use that compartment when I get my truck. I'd rather not risk breaking something I don't have to use.

Overhead sun glass holders are one of the most common parts to break on any vehicle, no matter what make or how much the vehicle cost. They are all basically the same design.

They were one of the most frequent parts I had to order for used cars when I was in the parts business.

I personally think people are too rough with the mechanisms, they try to jam them shut when the glasses are in the way or just use too much force on the rather delicate mechanisms. It’s supposed to be touch to open, not jab or punch to open.

Although I never thought about it before, the sunlight heat probably cooks the plastic on every vehicle, not just Mavericks. That could make the mechanisms brittle over time.

My 2cents.

 

[Azmig88]

I’d go with the new asbestos glasses

 

[Montana]

No, the switches are right below the map lights. Here are the B&P interior photos - look at the top of the image. With a moon roof, the console cuts off right where the glasses holder would start.

Without moon roof:

With moon roof:

Meanwhile, on Escape...

Yea my Escape had the panoramic moon roof and still had the sunglasses holder.

Lots of things the Escape has and the Maverick does not, which is odd because they are essentially the same vehicle, one just has a bed.

 

[lajlmt]

OMgosh! I had to run out to the garage and look for the sunglass holder that I apparently had not seen on my ‘22 or ’23! I couldn’t find one on the ceiling anywhere even the backseat! I think my moonroof replaced it

Yep,the Kona had both, those days are gone

 

[Shakesbear]

I have an XLT Hybrid. I like using the sunglasses holder for my glasses rather than my armrest console. When the truck is parked outside, my sunglasses get pretty hot. I put my hand in the compartment and there doesn't appear to be any kind of insulation, just bare metal of the "roof" of the truck.

Has anyone found anything that would work to keep this area from cooking my sunglasses?

My sunglass holder is a sealed plastic container. No bare metal on top. Don't know if there is anything between the plastic sunglass container and the metal roof though. Haven't noticed my sun glasses getting too hot, but I don't park my truck out in the sun all day long either (I will walk a couple of blocks for some shade) The sunglass "container" works just fine for me too. Just be kind to it

 

[Clarkdonbran]

Third shift person at Hermosillo messed up on yours! Mine doesn’t go to the roof.

 

[NJBob]

OMgosh! I had to run out to the garage and look for the sunglass holder that I apparently had not seen on my ‘22 or ’23! I couldn’t find one on the ceiling anywhere even the backseat! I think my moonroof replaced it

Moonroof= no sunglass holder.

 

[lajlmt]

Yea my Escape had the panoramic moon roof and still had the sunglasses holder.

Lots of things the Escape has and the Maverick does not, which is odd because they are essentially the same vehicle, one just has a bed.

It’s about cost

 

[Random]

My 2011 Sienna has a moonroof and sunglassholder that works great. It also makes my sunglasses too hot in the summer.

 

[Euby]

Thanks for the input everyone. I have the ceramic IR window tint. If didn’t have to wear glasses in order to see, the idea about keeping the holder open would be a good one. However, I’m pretty sure it would be a safety issue to keep it open while driving. I guess I’ll keep my glasses in the space under the dash.

 

[Skyline]

OMgosh! I had to run out to the garage and look for the sunglass holder that I apparently had not seen on my ‘22 or ’23! I couldn’t find one on the ceiling anywhere even the backseat! I think my moonroof replaced it

I've been wondering what this post is about, until I've seen your reply. That explains, thx...

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