Step-by-step installation of the Mabett Side marker lights on a Ford Maverick . easy DIY install.

[@JimEllis-o4o]

Thanks for this video Fred. Seems to be a bit of conflicting info on wiring colors out there. I'm happy to say, your info is spot on! Lights work perfectly and install went very well. Couple of notes.... My lights came with a1/4" foam backing around the edges, I presume to head of water infiltration. I covered the cable with flex insulation as an added layer of protection. I did cut the tape back surrounding the headlight wiring, and placed the splicer back away from the plug, just in case things go south later, to leave something to work with, rather than having to replace the entire headlamp plug. Thankyou!

[@fredsgarage1925]

@@JimEllis-o4o I’m glad it went well, I have had mine for a long time now and have had no issues. I also love the looks. Hey, have a great new year.

[@rickmorrison4440]

Great video. Can’t wait to install these. Thank you.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Any time, I love mine. It’s get are coming out with a new design in February.

[@AlThomas-n6o]

The directions that come with these lights are a word salad. Fred, your video was the key to me getting these correctly installed and working. Thank you!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Glad I could help. I have had them on for a long time now and they work great. I believe they really help other people see the truck

[@JustinSkenandore]

Just installed mine on a 2024 xl hybrid. I can confirm you have the correct wire colors. Thanks!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hey, that’s great. It all working well? Hey have a great day.

[@jerold8908]

Excellent Instructions, Thank you, I will be ordering them soon.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, I have had mine almost 1 year and I have had no issues. They are coming out with a new version in February. So we will see how that one looks. Hey have a great holiday

[@Spinner0295]

I’ve ordered and have them in hand to install these on my 2024 XLT FX4. Really looking forward to installing now that I’ve seen how straightforward it is

[@fredsgarage1925]

You will love then. After installing go out and look at then at night and enjoy the big smile that they bring. Any questions, feel free to ask. Good luck

[@Spinner0295]

@@fredsgarage1925 when my wife saw them she loved the idea. I had a heavily modified WRX and one of those mods was sequential turns in the mirrors. Really surprised Ford doesn’t have something like that.

[@bigmanfitness]

Fred, Love your videos, the plastic covering on the connectors is to be melted using aa hair dryer or lighter to keep the connector hermetically sealed

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, I wasn’t sure if it was heat shrink or not. Trust me after 9 months of having them on and about 1 trillion degrees here in Florida this summer, they are probably shrunk. I’ll check once I get home. Hey, have a great holiday weekend.

[@jedfdk]

@@fredsgarage1925 I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend as well

[@kaderson25]

Ordered them on Sunday, excited for them to get here.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Congratulations if you have any questions please ask. Hay a great day

[@kenwurster8711]

These things are great. But I couldn't have done it without your video . Thank you !!!!!!But recently I've noticed that my side marker lights are constantly on when my headlights are on ,when I first installed them this wasn't the case. With just parking lights on they function normally. Once I turn on my headlights they are constantly on . When I use turn single. They perform normally reset and then turn back on (constantly). What did I do wrong?

[@fredsgarage1925]

I’m now sure, I always keep my headlight in auto. So the fender lights are always on when I turn the Maverick on. I’ll have to try and switch the headlight to the other modes and see.

[@davidball4976]

Thank you, great directions!

[@fredsgarage1925]

@@davidball4976 your very welcome, I’m glad it helped. Mine are still going strong a year and 3 hurricanes later. Hey, have a great day.

[@rdpurdom]

Very nice. Thanks!

[@fredsgarage1925]

You’re welcome, if you do it and have any questions feel free to ask.

[@tito4131]

Can confirm it’s also the correct wire colors for XLT Hybrid 2022. You made this install a breeze Thanks! Update: After 1 day of usage, a bit of rain outside, the passenger side light has moisture in it...PM Mabett

[@fredsgarage1925]

I happy it went as easy as possible, you are going to love them. Please subscribe if you haven’t. I have a real cool maverick up grade coming. Hey, have a great day and enjoy those lights

[@karimhammani1558]

Hello and thanks for the great video I followed your instructions for the side marker install very easy however the blinker indicator right side is twice as fast as the left is it normal thanks

[@fredsgarage1925]

No, the blinker should be the same spread as the front and rear blinker. All 3 should match. If all 3 are faster. I would try this. Unplug the fender light and see if the blinkers slow down. If the blinkers are still faster then ford programmed them wrong. Let me know what you find out. Thanks

[@karimhammani1558]

Thank you so much for the reply the blinkers all blink at the same speed only the indicator right side on the dashboard green arrow are not really blinking same speed as other one is that a concern ?thanks in adv

[@fredsgarage1925]

Did you ever add led lights to the rear? The only time that ever happened to me was when I tried to add Lasfit led turn light bulbs. I didn’t like the faster blinking on the dash and returned to the original halogen. I do not know why the left would be faster.

[@karimhammani1558]

Thanks figured out the the headlight module wasn’t fully engaged problem solved much mahalo and aloha

[@BlitzHack]

A lot of people on the Maverick Forums are saying these are getting water intrusion and end up not working. Do you see moisture in your set yet?

[@fredsgarage1925]

I have not. I just posted a short a few weeks back showing mine and I also show them in my seat cover video. Now I believe that it’s is either a bad batch, frozen winter weather or caused by car washes. I don’t really know. I also live in Florida where there is high humidity and a lot of rain. So all I can say is that mine have been perfect. Good luck in your decision and if you have any questions, ask.

[@johnsweet774]

Mine lasted to just after amazon return then they filled up. now the one side doesnt work at all. prettyr bad for around 3 mos.

[@fredsgarage1925]

@johnsweet774 that’s amazing, they must of changed something with the manufacturing, reach out and o Ryan Guan on Facebook, he will help you. I live in Florida, my Maverick is parked out side. It’s been through a bad hurricane and weekly rains. Not to mention 1000 degree summers and I don’t have any water in mine. I wish I could figure out why it happens to some people. Wish you the best.

[@TrevorJones-q4l]

Fred, I don't have a blue with greed wire on the passenger side. I have blue, and a white and blue. mine is a 2023, any thoughts?

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hi, yes, read the comments, there are a few people with the same issue. One person explained everything in his reply. Do you have a lariat?

[@rucarcrazy70]

Thanks got mine today , install was easy 2023 Lariat Hybrid

[@fredsgarage1925]

Great, you going to love them.

[@johncampbell2486]

Fred. The lights on passenger side is working for blinker, but does not light up when the lights are on? Driver side does work for every option. Blinker and lights. Thanks

[@fredsgarage1925]

@@johncampbell2486 Hello, ok I would make sure that you are getting power to both splices. It is very easy for the splices to not cut enough wire insulation to get electricity from the wire. So what I would do is use a test light to see that you definitely have power at the splices. If you do not have a test light swap the wires at the splices and see if the opposite light comes on, then you definitely know that one is not powered. Then open the splices and make sure it has seated properly around the wire. If you do have power on both, then the light has an issue. One last thing if you have a lariat, then scroll down a few comments and you will see an exchange where the lariat passenger side is a different wire color. Hope his makes sense and please let me know how you make out.

[@johncampbell2486]

I did try reconnecting the blue wire on the passenger side and they now work correctly. Also to all, make sure you seal the backside with a gasket sealer before you install them. I had to reinstall the passenger side due to water leaking.

[@johncampbell2486]

Thanks again

[@fredsgarage1925]

Happy it worked out. I love the look especially at night.

[@shahidkhan-uq9mm]

In the future if you want to remove the lights and have to unclip the wires from the headlight wires, would your headlights still work since I assume these clips cuts the wrapping around the wire.

[@fredsgarage1925]

@@shahidkhan-uq9mm yes, it will still work. All you would have to do if you remove the clips are add either a little electrical tape or even better a drop of liquid electrical tape.

[@shahidkhan-uq9mm]

@@fredsgarage1925 I appreciate the fast response, mine are coming today and that was my own worry before installing.

[@fredsgarage1925]

I have had mine for almost a year, they have been outside through two hurricanes, 3 coming this week and have been working perfectly. Only advice I can give is take your time with the wiring clips. A lot of people do not splice into the wire and then have a tough time finding the issue. Good luck, it’s well worth it.

[@shahidkhan-uq9mm]

@@fredsgarage1925 if you are in the hurricane zone, may God protect you and help you keep safe. Just another question, I saw some reviews stating that condensation gets into the housing of the lights, have you had any issues like these? I just installed mine, I didn’t use the included clips for connections, I actually did proper wiring and used heat shrink. Your video helped a lot on the wiring diagram though. And the lights looked amazing at the end.

[@fredsgarage1925]

You’re way of connecting the wires are much better. Water intrusion, I do not use car washes. I honestly believe that is the reason. I live in Clearwater Beach. My truck stays outside full time. It’s been through 2 hurricanes and 2 tropical storm’s plus weekly down pours. My lights have always worked perfectly and do not have any condensation in them. I am evacuating in a couple of hours and will definitely need you prayers for this Hurricane. Milton is looking like a 1 in 100 year storm.

[@jerrypolete5258]

Just an FYI would never put these connections that close to the plug. If for any reason you ever have to cut that to fix it you have no extra space at all. I would put the connection about 6” away from any connections to be safe, just my opinion

[@fredsgarage1925]

Good advice, thanks

[@MarkBelanger-ui4od]

I have a 24 XLT Hybrid and installed these while watching your video. Great video however my side markers only work with the headlights but not the turn signal, any suggestions? Thanks

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, I would double check the red splicer on he directional wire. A lot of times they don’t full make contact. A easy way to check is with a test like that. If you don’t have a test light. Then use a pi ce of extra wire and connect the he passenger wire o the drivers side. This way when you turn on the driver side you can verify that the passenger light works. Then you know it’s the red splicer. Let me know how you made out.

[@MarkBelanger-ui4od]

@@fredsgarage1925 excellent advice, took care of the issue and they are working great. The red slicers hadn’t made a connection. Scraped back a little of the insulation, reinstalled and they fired up. Thanks again.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Anytime. Enjoy

[@Fjdjdjw]

If I wanted to have the DRL function of the side light come on only with the front amber running light, would I run the red wire on the side light to the blue wire on the turn signal connector?

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hello, I believe you are correct. Please let me know how you make out.

[@Fjdjdjw]

So I installed the lights via red side light to blue turn signal wire and viola! It worked. Now they only come on with the amber running lights. Thanks!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you, enjoy them. I love mine. I’ve had them for a while now.

[@Av8oR_127]

Are these lights actually waterproof or are you having issues like a lot of the reviews are showing with condensation?

[@fredsgarage1925]

I don’t think that they are waterproof. I have had mine on since January. I also live in Florida where there is a lot of humidity and rain. Mine are bone dry. If you watch the beginning of my seat cover video, I show a close up of the lights last month. The one thing that I do not do is go through the car wash. So that might be why some people have water in there lights. I love the looks of mine and I have had any issues. Good luck, with your decision.

[@jameeltt]

Hi I was told that water was getting into the lights when it rains or go htrough the car wash, have you found this to be so, if yes what was your solution. thank you.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hi, I have had mine on for several month’s. I also live in Florida where it has high humidity and rains a lot. I have not had any water behind the lenses. If you want watch the beginning of my seat cover video, I film a up close view of my lights. I do not go through the car wash. That is probably where the issue is. I love the lights personality.

[@christurner1017]

Wish you could get them to say lariat or xlt on them kind of like factory

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, I don’t know why Mabett doesn’t make a insert for the middle.

[@jassielarenal731]

Can you confirm same wire colors on a 2024 lariat ? Thanks loved the vid and made it seem like a breeze.

[@fredsgarage1925]

I can’t confirm the wiring on a lariat because I have a XL. If you look in the comments, there must be dozens of people that have done it to a lariat.

[@kavc001]

You have to use the purple wire with a white line on the passenger side otherwise it will not work correctly on the passenger side. I installed it on the wrong wire so I had to patch the wire up with some electrical tape. But I can confirm on the passenger side purple wire with white stripe is the one you want

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you,

[@angelalmazan2389]

How do I make it so they only light up for turn signal and not always on

[@fredsgarage1925]

All you have to do now s disconnect the red wire. Then it will only connect me on with the turn signal. Let me know how you make this it.

[@LivingWithDragon]

Looks like they finally got them back in stock.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, grab them while you can. I have had mine in for 5 months and love them. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMQM6ZMP/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_MN69M55H53ARZR2VHKF9?linkCode=ml2&tag=fredsgarageam-20

[@LivingWithDragon]

@@fredsgarage1925 I’m glad to know you still like them and they have held up well.

[@DLTrekker]

Is it the same color wire configuration for the XLT 2.0 engine?

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, should be 100% correct.

[@johnjames8472]

Fred, I have a '24 XLT. I want to purchase these lights, but they have so many negative reviews. Your video is 4 months old now. Has your son had any issues? I belong to a carwash club and run my Maverick through about ever other day and I'm worried about moisture.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hello, I love my lighted I have had them on form5 and on6 months. I don’t go through the car wash but I live in Florida which gets sun almost daily. It’s a tough decision, a lot of people just stay Lucien the back. Good luck in what ever you decide.

[@sandyramsdell601]

I also have issues with moisture in both sets ( I have 2 Mavericks) of side lights, but only on the passenger side. Has anyone found a resolve?

[@fredsgarage1925]

It’s very sad to hear that. I haven’t had the issue. I do know that some people have popped them out and used Silicone caulk around the seams and screws to help prevent this. I wonder if they had a bad batch?

[@sandyramsdell601]

@@fredsgarage1925 Thank you.. will try doing that.🙂

[@stevewalter9504]

I wonder if you can drill a pin hole on the bottom of the light so the condensation can drain out?

[@sandyramsdell601]

@@stevewalter9504 That’s a good idea! I might try that. It just seems a shame that you pay money for a product that you end up having to modify because of poor workmanship. The driver sides (i have 2 mavericks) are holding up great! I puzzled about what the difference is with the passenger sides.

[@fredsgarage1925]

@sandyramsdell601 as far as the lights go, it’s just the wiring. I think a lot of non water issues are, the wire scotch lock wire connector has be be installed probably and have to make a good connection. Also the passenger side ground is a little tricky. But I’ve had mine on for a while now and love the lights. I believe it definitely cuts down on accidents, be cause you would have to be blind not to notice the side of the truck now.

[@Thenostolgicdude]

What's the trick to keep condensation out?

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hi if you look at the first couple of minutes of this video I show up close of the lights. I haven’t had any issues. I personally believe that the issue is rather a bad batch or car washes, that causes the water in the lenses. Honestly a lot of people says that it happens but I’ve only seen 1 photo. Ford Maverick, silver & white seat covers by Mabett. . Will be back in stock June 1st. Link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmrHq56badJ4nac

[@MikeClay-dl4oe]

Hi, can anyone help me please? I don’t know how to put the metal piece into the red plastic part. This is the first time I have tried anything like this. Any help would surely be appreciated. Thank you.😢

[@fredsgarage1925]

Ok sure I can help. So did you add the red ( scotch-lock ) to the appropriate wires? Just make sure that when the red scotch lock is open that the wire is inside the grove like I show in the video. Now take the metal piece and you will see a slot in the end of the red scotch lock push the metal piece in that slot until it is fully seated. Then check that the lights work. If one light is not full seated or the wire is not fully contacted within the wire the light won’t work. I hope this makes sense. I can’t post photos here but if you contact me through my facebook I’ll post a photo for you. Good luck, let me know if it work

[@marvinmccollum4876]

A BIG THANK YOU to Fred. I installed them according to someone else's video and they DID NOT WORK 😭 got so frustrated. Anyway Fred got me calmed down and they work great 👍👍

[@fredsgarage1925]

Great, you know what I like to say? In Fred you can trust. 😀😀 I’m glade it worked out. Now go out at dark and watch how cool they look. Have a great day.

[@regs3836]

Great crappy Scotch locks? That should go over well with the warranty when there’s an electrical problem.

[@fredsgarage1925]

I know, I have been asking Mabett to make a cheater plug to go between the headlight sockets but with no luck.

[@ChristopherCole-e9k]

Have you had any issues with water getting into the lights? I saw some Amazon reviews and pictures with some water in them. Thanks for the video

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hi, I have not had any issues with water getting into the lights, I live in Florida where when it rains it rains severely. I do wash my truck at honme once a week. I do not take the truck to car washes. I really never have. So I believe that the water issue some people are having is because of automatic car washes? I think I’ll post on facebook and see what people say.

[@ebenezerwheezer2957]

​@@fredsgarage1925 I like the lights a lot. Sadly, not enough to give up the automatic car wash.

[@32toddv]

I saw quite a few people more than 5 on the Maverick forum that had them installed and had issues with moisture getting inside and ruing them. I wouldn't buy these, not worth the trouble or issues, unless they do a better job making sure they're sealed properly.

[@OldGameboy-DMG01]

Has anyone who installed these lights notice condensation build up in the housing of the lights?

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, there has been quite a few, all I can tell you is I live in Florida, since I added the lights my truck has been through 2 major Hurricanes and a large tropical storm, parked outside. I have no condensation. I also never go through a car wash place, no one ever tells you is they use car wash places on a weekly basis. So I can only talk about my experience. For the 50-60 bucks they are well worth it.

[@brianagar5678]

Again where can I find the fender lights!!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Everything is always in my description section on the video. Here is the link. If you have any questions feel free to ask. amzn.to/3UDU8iB

[@ourv9603]

I like the lights but I dont want to lose my XLT. !

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, that’s what makes the Maverick so great, we all decide how to modify it to make it your own. Some people want 2 inch lifts and some people want to lower it by 2 inches. If you like the XLT, that’s great. Just make it your own.

[@johngamroth4728]

Very nice video however seller is still out of product as of 11/22/24.

[@fredsgarage1925]

I just looked in. The item is available right now. I know they had a big black Friday sale so they probably sold out for a day or two but here’s the link and it says it’s available. amzn.to/3OjX5Rc

[@johnmadden6472]

I now see why you didn't show the passenger side install, what a bitch that was trying to fine a ground that didn't have a grommet under it. I didn't have a 8mm wrench so that took some time to go to the store. It took me 2hr. to install the passenger side and 30 minutes for the drivers side. Thanks for the color guide of the wires since Mabett didn't supply the instructions. Also, Mabett sent the connectors without being connected. That required different connectors all together.

[@fredsgarage1925]

I feel your pain bro. When I made the video. There was basically no direction. Hey, your done with it, now go out tonight and look at your great work. They look amazing at night. Hey, good job, have a great rest of your day.

[@bridgetrobertson7134]

You should move somewhere with palm trees. Oh, wait...

[@fredsgarage1925]

Bro, as a kid I grew up With 4 Hugh Oak trees in my yard. My father would make me rake the leaves every fall. I couldn’t wait to trade in the Oaks for Palms. Hey, have a great weekend