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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 11:12 AM
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12V switched

What's the best bet for 12V switched at the top of the dash in my 25 F350?

I'm installing this socket to power my trailer backup camera screen and my phone.

There must be a 12V switched source somewhere without taking half the truck apart or having to be a contortionist.


 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 11:24 AM
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2024 in cab fuse panel

https://www.startmycar.com/ford/f-25...anchorfusebox1
 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 11:37 AM
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Check out this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lovebox-2.html
go to my post at #21 and read on for more info on what you want to do.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Strider250
Check out this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lovebox-2.html
go to my post at #21 and read on for more info on what you want to do.
I saw that, but if that is just a bundle of wires as pictured, what keeps the hot lead from grounding out?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadowrider123
I saw that, but if that is just a bundle of wires as pictured, what keeps the hot lead from grounding out?
Ford has them terminated with sealed heat shrink. You need to remove the heat shrink to make your connection.
 
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I will look for it and see if I can find it. I'm in the middle of 5 projects and can't seem to get any of them done.
 
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