Maverick ST Steering Wheel Mod or Upgrade Your XL or XLT to Lariat Leather

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Жыл бұрын

Greetings Maverick Owners!
This video covers the installation process of swapping a steering wheel on the Ford Maverick.
*Perform this install at your own risk or have a professional do it if you feel you aren't experienced enough.
I am installing a Fiesta ST steering wheel, but it would be basically the same process if you wanted to swap a higher end Lariat leather steering wheel into your Maverick only equipped with a base urethane type wheel.
The ST steering wheel I used is from an MK8 Fiesta ST 2017- 2023.
I ordered it from a seller in Poland. I found many of these for sale in other parts of Europe like England for example, but none of them were willing to ship to the USA unless you had a shipper pickup from them. You could possibly find one cheaper this way if you want to setup your own shipping. Make sure to really study the pictures and condition or ask for specifics of the condition because most all of the wheels are off a wrecked car and can have damage.
The Ebay seller I used was "SEBPARTSRECYCLING" and they did a great job of packaging and quick shipping. You may want to try the UK ebay website.
Tools Used
- 1/2" Ratchet
- 1/2" Extension
- 24mm Socket
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- Flat Head Screwdriver
- T8 Torx Screwdriver
amzn.to/42oawVg This is a nice set with case for just a couple bucks more than a single
T8 screwdriver.

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@adrianv2 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you! Clean work

@TheDfelan Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, thank you!

@YourHrntFixr Жыл бұрын

Great how to vid!

@justthetruth44 7 ай бұрын

Just did this exact swap on my maverick i love it

@TheCorneringStore 7 ай бұрын

Probably still my favorite mod also. My bronco seems cheap with its bas wheel so I need to do that next.

@dearbulls 7 ай бұрын

It seems the steering wheel I bought from Europe doesn't have that rubber part on the inside. Is it easy to take off and get moved to the new steering wheel? I did got the flat bottom wheel for mk8 focus and fiesta.

@TheCorneringStore 7 ай бұрын

@dearbulls not sure what piece you're talking about. Hopefully it will just transfer over. Everything seemed the same except for the bottom middle fascia pieces.

@dearbulls 7 ай бұрын

@@TheCorneringStore it's okay. Seller returned it and I'm going to get the exact same model. He said it's just different manufacturer with different gen mk8 wheel

@RGRIII Жыл бұрын

Great vid, the only thing I would do extra because I had this problem with my focus, is add Loctite to that steering wheel bolt.

@TheCorneringStore Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yours loosened up over time?

@RGRIII Жыл бұрын

@@TheCorneringStore Only three 3 years later, I kept driving around thinking it was something else, took it into the dealership and they said that the main bolt was about to fall out completely. So a good thing it didn't and I recommended the Loctite..been good ever since 3 years later.

@TheCorneringStore Жыл бұрын

@RGRIII oh man, that must have felt weird as hell! Next time I mess with the Interior I'll do that. Ypu mentioning your Focus made me think of my fiesta st. I keep wishing I wouldn't have sold that car.

@RGRIII Жыл бұрын

@@TheCorneringStore Sadly I love this car, I'm a Mustang guy but this is my daily, and it has the Tranny problem..would love to find an ST engine/trans at a good price and drop it in.

@GameOverSqueeze Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video. Could you have swapped the bottom center insert out with the solid black if you preferred not to have the ST logo?

@TheCorneringStore Жыл бұрын

I didn't try to,but there were some differences in how those fascia pieces did fit that I swapped so I'm not sure that you could swap over the maverick ones, but I have seen other people with the same wheel I have that didn't have the ST logo. They must have either been able to swap them, found an part that is compatible to swap with no logo or bought one of the covers like a cf trim piece, which I have seen for sale on ebay.

@dearbulls 7 ай бұрын

@N.I.C.K. 7 ай бұрын

Does your horn honk when you push on the Ford logo? I just got my Maverick and the horn does not honk when I push on the Ford logo.

@tmeusel99 Жыл бұрын

Only thing I want to know is if there is a program to allow paddle shifting on the 2.0T.

@TheCorneringStore Жыл бұрын

If there was a good auto trans on the 2.0 it would have been hard for me to not buy it instead of a hybrid. 2.0T with awd and some paddle shifters (manual preferred) would be a lot of fun!

@philipfrancisco8596 6 ай бұрын

The one seller from Poland has the steering wheel but it has paddle shifter on it. Would that steering wheel still work on the hybrid?

@TheCorneringStore 6 ай бұрын

That is from the ST "line" model with an automatic transmission would be my guess. I'd think it would fit physically since it's from a fiesta, but I wouldn't trust the wiring etc to be the same or that to not possibly be a problem.

@dannymcgirr 10 ай бұрын

So where did you source the wheel from? Is there a good place to get these take-offs so you know you're getting the right thing?

@TheCorneringStore 10 ай бұрын

I purchased mine from an Ebay seller in Poland. Look on the regular USA ebay and search for "Fiesta MK8 Steering wheel". You'll see some international sellers, but not all ship to the USA.

@dearbulls 7 ай бұрын

@@TheCorneringStoreis it mk7 or mk8? I thought it should be mk8?

@TheCorneringStore 7 ай бұрын

@dearbulls fixed! I must have mistyped that. Thanks for catching it!

@michaelacevedo7907 Жыл бұрын

Would the heat option still work if I have the heated steering wheel on my XLT?

@TheCorneringStore Жыл бұрын

Not unless the new steering wheel was a heated option wheel also. I'm not sure if the fiesta ST offered a heated wheel option, but they may have since it gets pretty cold in many areas where they sell (europe) it so that may be part of a package offered with the car.

@michaelacevedo7907 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCorneringStore I had a 2017 Focus ST that had the option. I think it's the same wheel.

@TheCorneringStore Жыл бұрын

@michaelacevedo7907 I had a 14' fiesta and it was similar, but there is a definite difference in the later model ones as far as the button layout. I didn't look at focus ones because everyone seems to only go for the fiesta wheels so I assumed they are the best/only option.

@angelalmazan2389 10 ай бұрын

Did the steering on your new wheel feel more loose? Mine does not sure if it’s normal

@TheCorneringStore 10 ай бұрын

It should feel exactly the same. The wheel shouldn't affect anything other than the way the leather feels in your hands compared to the cheap original wheel. There shouldn't be any play at all and switching wheels shouldn't give any chance for that. Did you make a suspension change or anything else?

@angelalmazan2389 10 ай бұрын

@@TheCorneringStore I have a strut tower brace not sure if that makes a difference to the wheel, do you think I possibly didn’t tighten the bolt enough?

@TheCorneringStore 10 ай бұрын

@angelalmazan2389 if the actual wheel feels loose then it would have to be the nut is loose. Strut Brace wouldn't affect it. I have a hybrid, but I was very close to getting a 2.0 turbo AWD so hearing about the strut tower Brace makes me kinda jealous haha. Before this I had a Fiesta ST with a hybrid turbo swap and all the bolt ons tuned on E30 putting down 290/300 at the wheels. The maverick would easily do better than that.

@angelalmazan2389 10 ай бұрын

@@TheCorneringStore actually the strut tower brace I have can also go on the hybrids you should check it out it made a big difference when cornering