2019 USB Accent Lights

[Russ103]

For sure. I don't care about accent lights aesthetically, I just want to see the port when I go to use it at night.

USB ports in the dark are not as hard to find as some other holes in the dark... just saying.

 

[K223]

USB ports in the dark are not as hard to find as some other holes in the dark... just saying.

 

[CHMP]

USB ports in the dark are not as hard to find as some other holes in the dark... just saying.

I've been pitching that accent lighting upgrade procedure to my wife for years, no dice.

 

[ljn21]

I had the same feeling about my 19, that originally the part around both USB ports lit up blue but then stopped. After doing some research here it turns out that Ford did away with the USB light in the hub on 19+ raptors. I ended up swapping the whole hub out for this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081YX5237/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

It lights up which is sweet, and the USB-C connection is great since I have a Pixel.

How hard is the install?

 

[downforce137]

my early 19 build light up, but not with accent lighting or headlights. often they take a minute to light after starting as I believe they light when powered up

 

[CHMP]

How hard is the install?

Really easy. The replacement insert comes with proper body trim removal tools. There is a clip on the top and bottom you need to press in. Just apply some pressure with the plastic trim tool while pulling on the USB insert and you'll get it to release.

 

[ljn21]

Really easy. The replacement insert comes with proper body trim removal tools. There is a clip on the top and bottom you need to press in. Just apply some pressure with the plastic trim tool while pulling on the USB insert and you'll get it to release.

Got it! Any pics of it installed?

 

[sixshooter_45]

Around 1-14-19 I guess. That's the Date under the MSRP and there are a lot of dates on the Window Sticker, however, I've read that you actually have to have a dealer go into oasis to find out the actual build Date.

Edit:

I checked this morning and my USB accent lights weren't lit up but could have swore they use to light up.

I'm wondering if the Sync 3 update had anything to do with it but I really doubt that it would affect accent lights.

 

[ljn21]

Edit:

I checked this morning and my USB accent lights weren't lit up but could have swore they use to light up.

I'm wondering if the Sync 3 update had anything to do with it but I really doubt that it would affect accent lights.

SYNC update could have, if the newer build trucks dont have the option, its possible they just dropped the code/functionality from the Sync software itself since the newer trucks don't have the hardware anymor . Just guessing a possible scenario.

 

[Stratia69]

2019 and mine light up. I had the same issue, shortly after the light issue it would intermittently lose connection with my phone plugged in. Dealer replaced mine under warranty and has worked perfect since.