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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 12:55 AM
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Can up fitter switches be added later? Looks like the whole overhead console needs to be replaced. Don't know why I didn't add it on my build.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 01:00 AM
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Can up fitter switches be added later? Looks like the whole overhead console needs to be replaced. Don't know why I didn't add it on my build.
The short answer is no.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 01:04 AM
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Not what I wanted to hear but thanks. I'll have to see if he can add it on my build.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 04:22 AM
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Not what I wanted to hear but thanks. I'll have to see if he can add it on my build.
If he can't then place a new order. They are relatively inexpensive when ordered from the factory
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Rasalas
The short answer is no.
Why do you say no? They are a popular item and folks will want them later on when they see the advantage of having them.
There are not to many things that cannot be dealer installed. You just need the dollar$.

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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 07:23 AM
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Build & Price specifically says they can not be added later. Probably would require quite an extensive wire change-out in the cab and into the engine compartment where the connection points are.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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If he can't then place a new order. They are relatively inexpensive when ordered from the factory
I just don't to restart my order. Like going to the back or the line if he can't add it. We'll see once he answers my reply.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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Build & Price specifically says they can not be added later. Probably would require quite an extensive wire change-out in the cab and into the engine compartment where the connection points are.
It just says they are factory installed so you don't have to cut wires to add stuff. I'm thinking ther are plugs up there for them just tucked away. Like the previous gen, I was able to add later. We'll see though.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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For the price it is a great option to have.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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It just says they are factory installed so you don't have to cut wires to add stuff. I'm thinking ther are plugs up there for them just tucked away. Like the previous gen, I was able to add later. We'll see though.
That would be good if the wiring loom was behind the overhead console. There is also a box full of relays which would have to be wired and installed beside the fuse box under the hood. The overhead may have a detachable panel to accommodate the switches or the entire panel might have to be replaced. If the wiring is not there the entire headliner would have to be dropped and wires fished down the corner roof support, through the jungle behind the dash and out the firewall. Basically all the work that the package is meant to alleviate. I hope you can get it added by the factory.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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Can up fitter switches be added later? Looks like the whole overhead console needs to be replaced. Don't know why I didn't add it on my build.
Chances are all the wiring IS there. Too expensive and complicated for Ford to make different harnesses, just wouldn't make sense. Having said that the option was only $165 upon ordering, that was/is the cheapest way of getting it. Labor alone will be above that not to mention the hard parts. Wish you the best on getting it done cheap but as with anything these days it gets expensive quick! $100/hr labor rates make it hard to add things later.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 10:04 AM
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Well dealer said it was too late to add to my existing order.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jace2016
Chances are all the wiring IS there. Too expensive and complicated for Ford to make different harnesses, just wouldn't make sense. Having said that the option was only $165 upon ordering, that was/is the cheapest way of getting it. Labor alone will be above that not to mention the hard parts. Wish you the best on getting it done cheap but as with anything these days it gets expensive quick! $100/hr labor rates make it hard to add things later.
I would only need to buy the console. I can do the R&R myself. The part would probably cost $299.99 though.

"EDIT" He got back and said it can be added later. He will get back to me just to make sure.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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Just got confirmation that they were able to add my up fitter switches to my order without restarting the process.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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Too expensive and complicated for Ford to make different harnesses, just wouldn't make sense.
One would think, but that's just not the case anymore. Check this story out: Ford gives search part mans seven year old f-150/
 
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