Step-by-step instruction, How to add a 12v power panel and bed lights to a 2023 Ford Maverick.

[@jbarnett1949]

Hey Fred, thanks for your videos, they are very informative. FYI - the "line"" is on and the "0" is off in electrical terms.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you so much, I never new the correct way that it was supposed to go. Thank you my friend, have a great day.

[@yanzukmjy]

Somebody needs to pay you to do ALL instructional videos. Awesome content

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you, I’ve always done it. I just never video taped it. I wish I started with my classic cars.

[@MikeJohnson-zh9ue]

Thank you for this video, after watching it I ordered one for my Maverick Mike

[@fredsgarage1925]

Great, hundreds of people have done it and they are very happy with it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask or there are a bunch of Q/A in the comments. Good luck, have a great day

[@greyballer1671]

Ordered the outlet while I watched. Love the maverick content, just got mine.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Great, hope it’s an easy installation. If have any questions please feel free to ask. Also if you haven’t could you please subscribe, I’m getting close to the magical 1000 subscribers. Thanks and good luck.

[@CountDreckula]

Fred I just did this whole project including lights. Started at 1600, ended at about 1930 - nice easy job. I appreciate you very much!

[@fredsgarage1925]

I’m happy it went nice and easy for you. Now go out when it gets dark a look at how cool the lights look. Have a good rest of you day.

[@fredsgarage1925]

I’m happy it went nice and easy for you. Now go out when it gets dark a look at how cool the lights look. Have a good rest of you day.

[@LesMartin-v2y]

Hey Fred, thank uou for the great videos! I just finished installing this set up with the lights!!! I put the panel inside the cubby because I have one on each side. It was easy to do following yiur directions for the wiring and installation. Will post some pictures tomorrow. Thanks again, keep up the good work!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Great job, yes if I had a cubby on both sides I would also place it in there. Hey, have a great day

[@joel_luis]

Thank you, Fred. This was a very helpful video.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Happy to help, it’s a great use of that space. Hey, have a great day.

[@philippelecorre4654]

Fred great job explaining all steps of the installation process ! Keep up the good work

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment. I will have a new Maverick video tomorrow. You have a great day.

[@terrymcgee4566]

Great video Fred will be adding switches Thank you for your good information and explaining how to install.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Have a great day.

[@mfgxl]

You are really good at this Fred.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you so much. Have a great day.

[@dc4921]

Great video man!! Im doing this on my Mav for sure!! TY

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks man, let me know if you have any questions, good luck!

[@nicolelettersalex]

Did it, works great, thank you! Very easy, I used a Dremel tool with a tiny cutting disk to cut the plastic. I think a jigsaw is a bit too violent for the job.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hey, thats great. It’s so convenient when it’s done. Have a great day.

[@cashoutfilms4709]

Will give it a shot ! Perfect to place a LED switch

[@fredsgarage1925]

Great, let me know how you make out.

[@brianmiller7221]

I just got my panel an extra switch. Can you post a wire diagram for the new switch and all the wires. that would very helpful. I'm not a good electrician. I also got the bed lights you posted but I didn't find the panel light you suggested. Your info and videos are great, I'm glad I subscribed. Looking forward to more of your Maverick mods. I also got the side fender lights you introduced in you past videos, they are fantastic. A big improvement.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Did you already install the fender light? Hope it was easy. When you say panel light do you mean the little light that could me attach to it he panel? I will try to figure out how much o post a diagram. Maybe I can somehow post a link to a photo in the description page. Or I can make a short and upload that? Let me look at it tomorrow. Talk to me up soon

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hey, I posted a drawing on my facebook page. Hope it helps, let me know. facebook.com/stories/899731367545970/UzpfSVNDOjMzMTI4NzcyNjAzNzk0NA==/?view_single=1&source=shared_permalink&mibextid=W9rl1R

[@fredsgarage1925]

As far as the panel light goes, I never added on because the bed light were extremely bright. But I used 6 bed lights. I had 2 left over. I would have just cut the plug off one of the lights and drill a small hole in the panel and just wire the panel light with the headlights. Diagrams on prior post. Good luck

[@BrianLagron1965]

Great video Fred! I might consider doing this.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, since Ford has already pre wired the bed it makes sense. Tomorrow I will add the bed lights and we can see how it looks in the dark. Thanks for the comment and have a great day.

[@andrecheats]

That's a good looking color for the Maverick

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, that was the hardest part was picking the color. I really like the new terrain, it does look great in photos but it looks amazing in person. Hey, thanks for the comment and you have a great day.

[@krabbyno]

Can you do a video on adding a sports bar with lights on top of it? I have the Tyger Auto Sport Bar.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, I’ll look into it. Please keep sending me any ideas you can think of. Hey, have a great day.

[@danchun2307]

Thank you for your excellent video. Wear can I purchase the switch panel and extra on and off . Hope to hear from you soon.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hi, everything you need is in the description section under the video. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

[@brenttacardon7321]

Your videos are awesome! I have a 23 ford maverick and have wanted to do upgrades like these. Your videos gave me the confidence to attempt these. Would you do a good light in the bottom of the front bumper video? I’d like to try it, but would feel much better with your tutorial!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Sure, explain to me what type of light your talking about? Thanks

[@brenttacardon7321]

@@fredsgarage1925 I’m not sure the exact style yet. Taking off the front bumper and putting it back on without breaking something and tying in the electrical is what I was hoping in guidance. Thanks!

[@brenttacardon7321]

I was hoping for some fog lights with a switch in the dashboard to turn them off and on

[@fredsgarage1925]

@brenttacardon7321 good luck, take your test me and I’m sure you will do a great job

[@VanBoy]

Hey Fred, can you provide a wiring diagram for your setup? Thanks!

[@fredsgarage1925]

Here you go, it in my Facebook page. Here is the link. facebook.com/share/p/KTNGKcXsK3KA9MVr/?mibextid=WC7FNe

[@VanBoy]

@@fredsgarage1925 Perfect. Thanks Fred!

[@fredsgarage1925]

@VanBoy anytime, good luck

[@krabbyno]

Would this work for a 2024 ford maverick?

[@fredsgarage1925]

Yes, should be the exact same.

[@joegilpatrick5058]

Fred great video. The link to purchase the switch panel

[@fredsgarage1925]

It should be in the description page section with all the other stuff. Let me know if it doesn’t work. Thanks

[@andrecheats]

Any chance you could upload a picture or show how to wire the switches, 12v and usb? Mine came unwired and with no instructions

[@fredsgarage1925]

Ya, I think I have one, I’ll look for it. I also did it for someone else. Look in the comments and I’ll look for a copy.

[@andrecheats]

@fredsgarage1925 thanks... yes , I scrolled through the comments, it says you uploaded an image to your Facebook page, I clicked on it but it said it's not there anymore. I appreciate the help

[@fredsgarage1925]

@@andrecheats I’ll find it or I’ll draw it again

[@andrecheats]

@fredsgarage1925 thanks again, no rush, whenever you have spare time.

[@fredsgarage1925]

@andrecheats it’s on my Facebook page, I just uploaded some photos.

[@whittymccartney9579]

Great video! thank you. quick question.. If I don't need a fuse is it OK if I leave the fuse that came with the panel I bought? or do I need to cut it out?

[@fredsgarage1925]

You do not need the fuse because the wire is already fused to the fuse panel. If you want to leave it as an extra fuse that’s up to you. But then if it blows you will have to remove the panel to get to it. I cut my fuse off and just use the trucks fuse. Good luck

[@wallyhorta5527]

@@fredsgarage1925 Hi, do you know where the fuse is located? Thanks.

[@fredsgarage1925]

The here are 2 fuse panels on the Maverick. 1 is under the hood, near the battery,( non hybrid )while secondary panels can be found in the passenger compartment, often hidden behind a removable panel. Just google “ Maverick fuse panels.

[@wallyhorta5527]

@@fredsgarage1925 thank for your support

[@wallyhorta5527]

Hello again, I have checked both fuse panels and have not found any blown and I have no power to the power cable. Do you have any idea why?

[@ChiefNonsense]

Fred, is the power supply back there always hot, ign, or batt? I want to do something similar to what you did but the answer to this will effect how I implement. Thanks so much.

[@fredsgarage1925]

Hi, that power supply is only hot for 90 minutes after you turn the Maverick off. Ford did it that way to save the battery. All you have to do after the 90 minutes is just turn the ignition on and off for another 90 minutes. If you are going to wire it directly to the battery you should consider upgrading the 12 v battery. Ford installed a pretty cheap battery. In the Maverick. Good luck.

[@ralphday7573]

If the engine is running, will it stay on continuously? I would like to power a refrigerator while driving.

[@fredsgarage1925]

If the engine is running it should be on all the time.

[@robertwinters5385]

I liked the video but almost went crazy trouble shooting my led lights. Turns out that the water proof switches listed from Amazon were bad. I had 4 switches that did not work. This was very frustating as they were new switches so took a while to figure it out

[@fredsgarage1925]

That sucks, I know. It would have driven me crazy also. I would gone over everything and there would have been aloe of swearing. Is it working now?

[@fredsgarage1925]

That sucks, I know. It would have driven me crazy also. I would gone over everything and there would have been aloe of swearing. Is it working now?

[@cecilfreeman6147]

Fred thanks again for the video. I already have a three gang switch panel with with three u s b outlets, And a twelve volt cigarette plug, And 3 of the boat switches. Had I seen your switch panel before? I bought this one I would have got it. I could not find one with just 2 Switches, So my third switch will be Use for something in the future. I decided to go with the 12 V. Cigarette lighter plug in as I have a 400 W. Inverter that will plug in and also a small compressor that uses a cigarette lighter Plug outlet. I also have the l e d light strips to go in the bed for each side. So I may need a little guidance when I get ready to do this and hopefully this video will help thanks again

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thank you, glade the video could help. I have a video on wiring the lED lights. Any questions you might have just leave a comment. Have a great day. See ya

[@cecilfreeman6147]

@@fredsgarage1925 sorry for the speech to text errors on my comments

[@fredsgarage1925]

@cecilfreeman6147 no problem

[@dennyporter2447]

I like it! I have the XLT luxury package with the light ..but I am thinking on adding this on the opposite side and hook up strip lights with that switch.. thanks for sharing! If you have any pointers on that subject let me know.. thanks Fred..

[@fredsgarage1925]

Thanks, I’m making a video today on hooking up bed lights, it should be posted Saturday. Have a great day.

[@DokDream]

It isn't clear to me if your procedure works on a hybrid, which is what I have. Please clarify. My understanding is that the combination of Liion battery, umpteen computers, and the standard starting battery, requires special wiring. That is why to install a trailer wiring harness, I am supposed to go though an electronic controller to the connecting plug. I don't think going direct to the 12v battery is recommended. I do know that to add a power inverter, it is supposed to use a direct battery hook up. Given the "sensitivity" of the hybrid electronics, I rejected installing one. In your video, though, you are tying directly into what I think is essentially an auxillary socket for a standard, gasoline-powered vehicle. If so, then maybe I don't need the fancy wiring kit I ordered. By the way, I just bought another cubby for the driver's side of the Maverick bed. Instead of using that space for outlets and switches, I'm considering designing a tonneau cover consisting of two solar panels that can be opened like old-fashioned storm-cellar doors. I can put LiIon batteries inside the bed paneling, adjacent to the cubbys and use one of them to mount outlets and contain a control panel.

[@fredsgarage1925]

@@DokDream Hello, I also have a hybrid, the wiring that I am using in the video are the ford factory wiring with the added pigtail that ford gave us. (Only one )( if you need another pigtail for the other side amazon sells them, they are in my description section). As far as trailer hitch is concerned, you need to go through a trailer wiring harness with built in control box, like a Curt or something similar. I just wired my Bronco trailer connection and the kit plugs into my taillight but also ran a 12 gauge fused power wire directly to the battery. I love the solar bedcover, a company called Worksport just developed that idea. Their website would be a good resource. Hope this helped. Good luck.

[@erikl1257]

Ok

[@fredsgarage1925]

Okay

[@fredlopez9160]

Ok

[@fredsgarage1925]

Okay.

[@fredlopez9160]

@@fredsgarage1925 got mine last week same color as yours. Love it.

[@fredsgarage1925]

@fredlopez9160 I really love the color, it was supposed to be velocity blue, but it was delayed to a 2023 and Ford changed the color to atlas blue, which is so much nicer. Hey congratulations, it you have any questions, just ask.