What's that tag hanging from the mirror?

[ExpoGuy]

I was watching a Ben Hardy YT video about the Maverick Tremor. Hanging from the mirror is a tag saying avoid rear end collisions.
But I can't read the smaller print. Anyone know what it says?

You can see it at 4:10 on the video.

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[CNJFF]

"R.E.D. Alert pulses your third brake light to reduce chances of being hit from behind by 50%."

Then it talks about insurance stuff. 5 years of coverage, $5k if you get hit from behind, $1k deductible reimbursement...

Apparently just a small flasher that gets installed to the third brake light. I assume they are charging you quite a bit for it.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Just a small flasher into the third brake light.

 

[ExpoGuy]

Ok, now I know, thanks.
I remember reading about Mavericks being totaled with a rear end hit.
Is this light some thing new?

 

[710-oil-614]

lol your first problem was watching Ben Hardy!

 

[dmopro]

If you are interested in a flashing third brake light, just replace the bulb with one of these. Just no insurance other than what you already carry.

As an FYI, the white one is cheaper (That is the one I put in). The lens cover is already red.

Red $12.95: Amazon.com: FANTELI 912 921 LED Bulb, Strobe Flashing 3rd Third Brake Center High Mount Stop Light, 300% Brighter Non-Polarity T15 906 904 902 W16W Brilliant Red : Automotive

White $9.97: Amazon.com: FANTELI 921 LED Bulb 6000K White, Strobe Flashing LED Reverse Lights, High Power 921 Bulb 21-SMD LEDs Error Free T15 912 922 906 W16W Backup Light (Upgraded, Pack of 2) : Automotive

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I have also have Fanteli.
Plug and play. $10-13
When I bought mine, I was sent 2 in the box.

6 sec. Video of it in action.

 

[dmopro]

Straight plug and play? No resistors to add or anything?

Straight replacement. No resistors or anything.

 

[KenR]

I was watching a Ben Hardy YT video about the Maverick Tremor. Hanging from the mirror is a tag saying avoid rear end collisions.
But I can't read the smaller print. Anyone know what it says?

You can see it at 4:10 on the video.

The flashing 3rd brake light is a dealership screw the customer $295 upgrade "that all cars & trucks get for your safety". Would you also like nitrogen added to the air in your tires? Standard air is only 78% but the special dealership air come in a bottled nitrogen and it's 81%.

 

[Ben6berry]

If you are interested in a flashing third brake light, just replace the bulb with one of these. Just no insurance other than what you already carry.

As an FYI, the white one is cheaper (That is the one I put in). The lens cover is already red.

Red $12.95: Amazon.com: FANTELI 912 921 LED Bulb, Strobe Flashing 3rd Third Brake Center High Mount Stop Light, 300% Brighter Non-Polarity T15 906 904 902 W16W Brilliant Red : Automotive

White $9.97: Amazon.com: FANTELI 921 LED Bulb 6000K White, Strobe Flashing LED Reverse Lights, High Power 921 Bulb 21-SMD LEDs Error Free T15 912 922 906 W16W Backup Light (Upgraded, Pack of 2) : Automotive

Says does not fit 2025 Ford Maverick

 

[Geo8866]

Says does not fit 2025 Ford Maverick

I saw that too. I wonder if they just didn’t update their compatibility yet.

 

[Ben6berry]

I saw that too. I wonder if they just didn’t update their compatibility yet.

Could be. I would assume that it's the same one that they've used on the '22-'24's.

 

[ryde4ever]

It says it doesn't fit a 2024 either. I am going to give it a try since others have got it to work. Amazon returns are easy if needed.

 

[Ben6berry]

It says it doesn't fit a 2024 either. I am going to give it a try since others have got it to work. Amazon returns are easy if needed.

I think I might as well

 

[HeyBales]

So on that Fanteli - if you see that following car doesn't seem to be paying attention, can a quick release of brake pedal and repush cause another set of flashes?
Like it's on each engagement of brake light - no timeout until another request will cause it?

Glen - did you get the red or white showing in your video?
Thanks for that.

I'm guessing the T15 size is why it won't claim compatibility.
Unless the product changed - and it used to be a correct T21 before.



EXTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATION CHART

Lamp​	Specification​	Power (Watt)​
Rear lamp, brake lamp, rear turn signal lamp and rear side marker lamp. Low series.​	WT21-7W	26.5/8.5
Rear lamp, brake lamp, and turn signal lamp. High series.​	WT21-7W	26.5/8.5

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