F-150 Built in Phone Holder..

[Asphaltman]

Apparently that sliding cover costs like $5k so we only have it on Lariat and up for '21...

Weird, right? My 2017 XLT had it.

Unbelievable.. Several years back I was able to get a delaer that would sell Raptors at invoice, so I gladly ordered... Had 2 over several years, but ordering a Raptor was so so much easier as its all included. With these F-150's, you need to study the order guide over and over just to make sure you dont miss something silly, or some trim or package cancels out what you want. Seems like a lot of guys missed the front sensors too.

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[jeffcrum]

Apparently that sliding cover costs like $5k so we only have it on Lariat and up for '21...

Weird, right? My 2017 XLT had it.

The other $2k for the Lariat is the garage door opener I think.

 

[jeffcrum]

The other $2k for the Lariat is the garage door opener I think.

Not $2k

 

[AnchorChain]

I am so glad my XLT doesn’t have the sliding cover. I hated that thing. What was the point of it? I don’t keep anything valuable to cover up anyways in my car. It collected dirt and crap and i always left it open anyways and hated that i couldn’t turn the light off. The little cup thing holds my garage door opener. My truck is garage kept too.

 

[NHF150]

Looks like this was removed in the later builds (Nov. 2021). Anyone know the official name for this thing? Trying to find a part number and see if I can order one.

 

[SILVERBULLET69]

My cover won’t stay open on my Limited. Will have them look at it on my next service.

Does the light in there ever shut off when closed and driving?

 

[NHF150]

Looks like this was removed in the later builds (Nov. 2021). Anyone know the official name for this thing? Trying to find a part number and see if I can order one.

Nevermind...finally found it.

 

[GolfR]

Nevermind...finally found it.

My 2022 didn’t come with one of these. What was the part number that you found? I was considering 3D printing it but I can’t find a model of it.

 

[NHF150]

My 2022 didn’t come with one of these. What was the part number that you found? I was considering 3D printing it but I can’t find a model of it.

I never did find a part number. I found the phone holder in the bottom of the center console. If you want to see if you can find the number, go to https://parts.ford.com/ enter your vin and look under "body" and then "intrument panel". From there you can find the exploded diagram. The thing is so loose in the console that when you lift the phone out, it falls out. Really more of a pain then it is worth.

 

[Blueshound]

Does the light in there ever shut off when closed and driving?

I don't know why it would matter, but if you want to check here's how. Also works on refrigerator btw.
1. Set your phone to record video.
2. Place it in the compartment (or fridge lol) in such a way it shows the light.
3. Close the lid and go for a drive or whatever.
4. Review the video to see if the light stayed on.

 

[SILVERBULLET69]

I don't know why it would matter, but if you want to check here's how. Also works on refrigerator btw.
1. Set your phone to record video.
2. Place it in the compartment (or fridge lol) in such a way it shows the light.
3. Close the lid and go for a drive or whatever.
4. Review the video to see if the light stayed on.

Should I email this to ford ???

 

[LHoffmanjr22]

A neighbor of mine is actually working on 3D printing something for the Magsafe Apple charger that would slide into the slot for the Ford phone holder/business card holder/wallet holder piece that comes with the F150. He's almost got it perfect.

For me, I just took a piece of strong double faced tape and attached a MagSafe puck to the front of the opening inside where the gear shifter folds down. The MagSafe puck is thin enough for the gear shifter to still clear it and fold completely into the opening, and when I am driving I just put my phone right on there. It holds it where I can see it, not that I need to with CarPlay, it charges it, and its easy to reach. Worst part is that the truck throws a message that says the MagSafe charger isn't approved, but it still works and charges. Phone has never fallen off. Just want to find a way to run the cord so it doesn't go up and over to plug in. Soon I'll get brave and drill a hole through the compartments and finish it nicely. Pictures of both attached.

 

[Cincy150]

I have a Galaxy phone.. it normally sits horizontal in the slit next to the console shifter.

 

[Hackintoshihope]

A neighbor of mine is actually working on 3D printing something for the Magsafe Apple charger that would slide into the slot for the Ford phone holder/business card holder/wallet holder piece that comes with the F150. He's almost got it perfect.

For me, I just took a piece of strong double faced tape and attached a MagSafe puck to the front of the opening inside where the gear shifter folds down. The MagSafe puck is thin enough for the gear shifter to still clear it and fold completely into the opening, and when I am driving I just put my phone right on there. It holds it where I can see it, not that I need to with CarPlay, it charges it, and its easy to reach. Worst part is that the truck throws a message that says the MagSafe charger isn't approved, but it still works and charges. Phone has never fallen off. Just want to find a way to run the cord so it doesn't go up and over to plug in. Soon I'll get brave and drill a hole through the compartments and finish it nicely. Pictures of both attached.

Would your friend sell or give the 3D printed files my 2022 did not come with the phone snap in holder but would love to make something like that or recreate the original.

 

[LHoffmanjr22]

Would your friend sell or give the 3D printed files my 2022 did not come with the phone snap in holder but would love to make something like that or recreate the original.

I’ve told him he should come on here and sell it, but knowing him he’d probably give the print file. When he finalizes everything I’ll see if he’ll pass along the file.

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