Center Console Secrets?

[780]

OP - You're right to be curious. Part of the reason I wanted the work surface is because the console lid sans work surface just seems like major wasted space. Ford should have just made a dual layer console like Ram has for those without the work surface. They definitely cheaped out on this one.

I still think the fold-down console shifter is stupid....

Ram - upper lid open

Ram - Lower lid open

That Ram console...

Agreed. Ram did a great job on storage in their truck. Now if only we could get that console lid, the rear underfloor storage of the ram and the behind the seat storage of the GM twins...

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[thebigdu]

Agreed. Ram did a great job on storage in their truck. Now if only we could get that console lid, the rear underfloor storage of the ram and the behind the seat storage of the GM twins...

Yes, this is also a great little trick. My dad has had two late model Sierras, and I've always thought the in-seat storage was clever. I do like the completely flat rear floor in our trucks though; the GM twins have a small hump in the center...not sure about the Ram.

 

[gb7FRz26]

Didn't realize it was that rare having a work surface with column shifter. I feel special now.

Same here, XLT with those Slate seats, column shifter and have the work surface - you can use it while driving unlike the non-column shifter units. I also went six months owning the truck before I realized the center console storage was lockable with the key.

 

[DT444T]

Console shift bench seat work surface master race!!!
(not my image)

The cool thing is that it rotates toward the driver side so it's a bit more ergonomic. The downside is that it ONLY rotates to the driver, and not to the passenger.

 

[mrtull]

I had found one when I was searching.... I thought it was awesome. Then the dealer added over $15k of addons (like a roof rack) that made it cost prohibitive (more so than MSRP is already). Was surprised there wasn't more of these.

 

[GregBC]

Glad I’m not the only one scratching their head on the centre console, lol! I test drove a couple Gen13’s so I was surprised the upper part of the Gen14 console had nothing. Was hoping there might be an aftermarket but haven’t found one; maybe the market is just too small for it.

I guess it does keep the console a little lighter when you lift to access the storage, but I wouldn’t mind a bit more storage too. There’s opportunities for storage under the shifter too, I’m sure. A small motor and some wiring,there can’t be much more under that shifter. Just don’t have the courage or skills to try anything!

 

[parkerdog]

Console shift bench seat work surface master race!!!
(not my image)

The cool thing is that it rotates toward the driver side so it's a bit more ergonomic. The downside is that it ONLY rotates to the driver, and not to the passenger.

My older sister and my dog are about the only two people that ride with me. I thought about the work surface like that but I figured she would %@^&&# that it was uncomfortable to put your arm on......... Should have listened to the dog.

 

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

I too have the column shifter and worksurface. I guess I'm a little confused? There's a config with the center console shifter AND the bench seat somehow? And that can be optioned with the worksurface?

And for our Canadian, the foldable lockable storage option is SWEEET for throwing full size M1As and AR15s into. Can probably fit 4 comfortably. Pretty genius design that allows the floor to still be pretty flat if the seats are folded.

 

[DT444T]

I too have the column shifter and worksurface. I guess I'm a little confused? There's a config with the center console shifter AND the bench seat somehow? And that can be optioned with the worksurface?

Apparently. Because that's what I have. It's actually part of the reason that I have it, because the guy that ordered this truck refused delivery because it was built in this configuration, incorrectly.

 

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

Apparently. Because that's what I have. It's actually part of the reason that I have it, because the guy that ordered this truck refused delivery because it was built in this configuration, incorrectly.

Lol that's gotta look weird. pics?

 

[amschind]

The smart stalk, big touchscreen, driver's instrument cluster, cupholders, storage in the center console and climate control modules are great. The shifter, driving mode selector and console storage lid are absolutely bizarre. There is no reason to make a button into a large stick or gear shift that takes up space. There is no reason why the rear locker button is so easily pressed while selecting a driving mode. There is no reason for the center console lid to deliberately waste about 1/3 the volume of the actual storage compartment.

It's not hard: use 4 buttons to select F-A/F-M/R/N, have 3-5 buttons for 4L/4H/2H/4A/Rear locker and have a separate rotary selector for driving mode. Just put the Raptor paddles on everything for manual gear select.

End result: lower cost of materials and assembly, no new parts to design, everyone gets a flat work surface or extra cup holders, people don't randomly lock their rear diffs when trying to select Eco mode to take their groceries home, and there are fewer parts to break. It is a win-win.

 

[DT444T]

Lol that's gotta look weird. pics?

Oh, my bad. No I do NOT have that config. I misread what you said.

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