Adding power mirrors to XLT

[astrand1]

it will depend on your door harness, but really simple.

I had already upgraded my door harnesses for the remote entry (on a pro with tow tech) to the i believe XLT version of keyless entry (not lariat) so i was quite close

but you need the power fold mirrors the door control switch, and or potentially the wires if needed.

I have some video when doing mine from awhile ago ill see if I can dig up. bright ideas to be helpful but much more annoying to edit and publish. I only had to pull wire from the door connector for the electrochromic mirror. the others are for the DDM/PDM to the top plug super simple. I can probably re-lookup the pins i used if you want to do it cheaper than BGG designs

How did you remove the connector on the driver door. I have a 22f150 PB XLT so same doors as a lightning. I added power fold mirrors and would like to add the auto dim on driver mirror but I could not figure out how to get that darn connector disconnected.

 

[lSherlockl]

How did you remove the connector on the driver door. I have a 22f150 PB XLT so same doors as a lightning. I added power fold mirrors and would like to add the auto dim on driver mirror but I could not figure out how to get that darn connector disconnected.

it is super annoying I did shoot a short clip of it let me see if I can find it.

basically there are several clips underneath that rubber boot if i recall correctly i was able to soft of pop it out by hand once i figured out how it worked. kinda push on the middle with the thumb toward the front of the vehicle and popped it free.

 

[derelict]

So I saw this thread and also a similar one in the F150Gen14 forum and started looking for some power fold mirrors on ebay, etc. I happened to find a guy selling take offs from an ICE F150 Lariat which were the same color as my truck (Carbonized Grey). Bought those, the boosted grey goose harness and a new door switch (ML3Z-14529-CC). The mirror and harness install are very straight forward. Everything is working, 360 cams, BLIS, puddles, etc. Here are the part numbers of the mirrors. The drivers side is also dimming but I chose not to wire that up as I have heard some people don't like it and I really don't need it.

 

[21st Century Truck]

it will depend on your door harness, but really simple.

I had already upgraded my door harnesses for the remote entry (on a pro with tow tech) to the i believe XLT version of keyless entry (not lariat) so i was quite close

but you need the power fold mirrors the door control switch, and or potentially the wires if needed.

I have some video when doing mine from awhile ago ill see if I can dig up. bright ideas to be helpful but much more annoying to edit and publish. I only had to pull wire from the door connector for the electrochromic mirror. the others are for the DDM/PDM to the top plug super simple. I can probably re-lookup the pins i used if you want to do it cheaper than BGG designs

2023 Lightning XLT here. I sourced a power folding mirror from EBay (driver's side only). Bought the new door control switch from Ford dealer. Bought the Boosted basic harness.

So far, I could only find the driver's side power folding mirror.

Wired up both doors with the Boosted cables. Verified the new pins were fully inserted and locked all around.

Made the above-listed DDM, PDM ( I figured "why not" even though there's no passenger power mirror yet, as the new added Boosted pins are de facto unconnected circuits until I add the power mirror), and APIM changes, except the telescoping mirror change, as all my mirrors are non-telescopic.

BLUF: the driver's power mirror does not fold or unfold under any condition - not when using the new FOLD / UNFOLD button on the door control, and not when locking and unlocking. Moreover, the APIM choices under SETTINGS / VEHICLE / MIRRORS are there but grayed out and not grayed out anymore with a further change in the IPC although the AUTOFOLD function still doesn't work grrr...

Anyone run into such a situation?

One possibility: the new EBay-sourced mirror assembly is faulty. Another possibility: the truck's modules must sense both power mirrors as present before this function can work.

It's almost like I'm missing a step somewhere... I'll relook this tomorrow. Comments welcome.

 

[wilmerfjohnson]

How about the "plan B" option... (20) years ago, I recall slip on mirror extensions. Seems like a simple solution, but I cannot find anything for a 2021 F-150. Has anyone on here found slip on mirror extensions that work well?

 

[fvineyard]

So, I am encouraged by the success of others here and ready to start collecting the items needed. I have found the passenger side mirror in Oxford White and ordering that now. The seller on eBay (Autoparts LLC that was mentioned in this thread I think) has been easy to work with and will keep an eye out for the drivers side in Oxford White.

My question is, if the wait for a drivers side match is too long, will the skull caps I have now fit if I decide to swap them over so they match? I have the textured black and I am OK with that. I did not see a price difference in the color matched mirrors and the textured black so I figured why not get the Oxford White and take a chance on finding a match.

Anyone know if the caps can be swapped from manual fold to power fold?

Thanks!

 

[21st Century Truck]

So, I am encouraged by the success of others here and ready to start collecting the items needed. I have found the passenger side mirror in Oxford White and ordering that now. The seller on eBay (Autoparts LLC that was mentioned in this thread I think) has been easy to work with and will keep an eye out for the drivers side in Oxford White.

My question is, if the wait for a drivers side match is too long, will the skull caps I have now fit if I decide to swap them over so they match? I have the textured black and I am OK with that. I did not see a price difference in the color matched mirrors and the textured black so I figured why not get the Oxford White and take a chance on finding a match.

Anyone know if the caps can be swapped from manual fold to power fold?

Thanks!

I know they can. I did one such swap. You have to pull the glass off (from the bottom) and then unscrew four Torx screws, and they swap right over.

You can swap these between your own mirror assemblies and EBay mirror assemblies. Just make sure that the side (white & clear plastic) lights have the same shape on both sets.

 

[fvineyard]

I know they can. I did one such swap. You have to pull the glass off (from the bottom) and then unscrew four Torx screws, and they swap right over.

You can swap these between your own mirror assemblies and EBay mirror assemblies. Just make sure that the side (white & clear plastic) lights have the same shape on both sets.

Awesome. Thanks for the reply.! And with good news as well.

I read another post where they swapped over the lights and camera modules to get everything working. I am thinking that is an option too if necessary. Really hoping that i can be patient and find a drivers side in Oxford White too

 

[fvineyard]

Any one have a source for the power fold wiring harness? It looks like the Boosted Grey Designs is out of stock.

Or, point me to a diagram/ instructions on making the connections by manually adding the wires to my existing harness if that is even an option?

TIA

 

[Froman]

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l13zAA7Xrmlki1y2DwvNrtLvv1UalINU

 

[LightningGirlDad]

Thinking about doing this mod. Silly question could you buy the motors and install them in the manual fold mirrors or do you have to buy the power fold mirrors?

 

[Ahmram]

Thinking about doing this mod. Silly question could you buy the motors and install them in the manual fold mirrors or do you have to buy the power fold mirrors?

I thought of doing that when I replaced mine, but it's not only about the motor, the connectors are different. So to avoid the headache just found a pair of mirrors of ebay and sold the manual ones.

 

[LightningGirlDad]

I thought of doing that when I replaced mine, but it's not only about the motor, the connectors are different. So to avoid the headache just found a pair of mirrors of ebay and sold the manual ones.

I figured it was something like that or everyone would have tried it. Thanks for the reply. Off to eBay I go!

 

[Ahmram]

I figured it was something like that or everyone would have tried it. Thanks for the reply. Off to eBay I go!

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