Ford Accessory Bed Liner and Keypad Installed

[Deleted member 9086]

Installed the Ford Drop-In bed liner. I opted for it over a sprayed in as they needed the truck for a few days and would have to sand the bed.

Didn’t want them sanding the bed for sure. I have no issues with the procedure or the material they use, but sanding a perfectly new bed is out of the question. One mistake in coverage, and you’ve got rust forming. Not so much here in NM but northeast or northwest of here absolutely.

As it specifies, drop-in. All the hook and panels are there. The only thing that needs to be addressed are the panels and lights. They must be cut put either by hand or with a cutting wheel. We opted for by hand and with a razor knife and multiple passes.

Everything attaches with the provided trim pins, panel and light bolts already installed in the bed.

Key panel unfortunately required the use of the FDRS for install. There is no manual owner installation with the Ranger Raptor. Takes all of 5-10 minutes to access and program. However, I’m not paying $2300.00 for the unit, so it needed to be installed by the dealership.

There are alternates DIY devices available but it still requires a subscription to the FDRS software; 2, 7, or 365 days. Isn’t cheap at $50.00 for two days. Cost me that much to have it programmed.

Allows for two codes to be programmed; first code as delivered is on a card which is kept in the glovebox, the other is a personal code that can be quickly programmed by the owner.

It’s a nice feature for any owner. Don’t have your keys on hand, use the code. Need quick access, use the code. It’s independently battery powered, so it doesn’t use the trucks battery source. Works via Wi-Fi signal from the unit.

You can unlock and lock the truck with the keypad. So for those who didn’t opt for the optional feature, you can have it added later. The unit attached with 3M high strength tape. It can be positioned anywhere on the exterior or even under the fuel door.

Nice feature worth the money. There are two available thru Ford Accessories; one for with remote start and one without. So, when you purchase make sure you're buying the correct one.???

Installation Instructions; https://www.fordservicecontent.deal...anger_PICKUP_BOX_LINER_and_TAILGATE_LINER.pdf.

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[hand-filer]

To each their own when it comes to bed liners. I've had both and found the spray-in liner to be the better fit for my needs.
No warping, no paint scouring between bed and liner and more importantly, no moisture being trapped between the liner and bed.
If rust was a concern, the spray-in liner would have been the way to go.

 

[olefordguy]

Congratulations nice truck! It’s just a personal preference thing imo, I would much rather have spray in liner, not positive but pretty sure if one includes the keypad in the factory build it comes in body color, much rather have that than a black one,…

 

[Rousseb90]

Drop in bed liner will rub through the paint, leading to potential rust….

 

[Deleted member 9086]

Drop in bed liner will rub through the paint, leading to potential rust….

Owned many and never had an issues with it.???

 

[fordgt]

They made a mistake with the keypad color, my F150 had dark numbers on a white keypad. These get really hot to the touch if they are in the direct sunlight.

 

[Deleted member 9086]

They made a mistake with the keypad color, my F150 had dark numbers on a white keypad. These get really hot to the touch if they are in the direct sunlight.

Haven’t noticed and we live at over 6K ft in NM. Temps are hovering around the 100 degree mark as well. Go figure!???

 

[Deleted member 9086]

Congratulations nice truck! It’s just a personal preference thing imo, I would much rather have spray in liner, not positive but pretty sure if one includes the keypad in the factory build it comes in body color, much rather have that than a black one,…

I like the black myself and with sanding the bed before application, it’s a no go for me.???

 

[mpcraven]

But is that the "MODULAR BEDLINER SKU: R1WZ2600038A" ?
I see a seam/break at the wall to bottom corner. If so, you like it? That's the one I'm planning to get.

 

[Deleted member 9086]

But is that the "MODULAR BEDLINER SKU: R1WZ2600038A" ?
I see a seam/break at the wall to bottom corner. If so, you like it? That's the one I'm planning to get.

Yes it’s modular and I like it as well. It rides in the bed without any movement whatsoever. I believe a much better bed-liner overall.

Most everything before this wasn't modular that I had. I also looked at a full poly carpeted unit for about $100.00 less but it doesn’t provide the protection this one does.

Drop something in the bed that’s metal and heavy you dent the bed. With this one, you won’t as it cushions the hit.???

 

[Deleted member 7951]

Installed the Ford Drop-In bed liner. I opted for it over a sprayed in as they needed the truck for a few days and would have to sand the bed.

Didn’t want them sanding the bed for sure. I have no issues with the procedure or the material they use, but sanding a perfectly new bed is out of the question. One mistake in coverage, and you’ve got rust forming. Not so much here in NM but northeast or northwest of here absolutely.

As it specifies, drop-in. All the hook and panels are there. The only thing that needs to be addressed are the panels and lights. They must be cut put either by hand or with a cutting wheel. We opted for by hand and with a razor knife and multiple passes.

Everything attaches with the provided trim pins, panel and light bolts already installed in the bed.

Key panel unfortunately required the use of the FDRS for install. There is no manual owner installation with the Ranger Raptor. Takes all of 5-10 minutes to access and program. However, I’m not paying $2300.00 for the unit, so it needed to be installed by the dealership.

There are alternates DIY devices available but it still requires a subscription to the FDRS software; 2, 7, or 365 days. Isn’t cheap at $50.00 for two days. Cost me that much to have it programmed.

Allows for two codes to be programmed; first code as delivered is on a card which is kept in the glovebox, the other is a personal code that can be quickly programmed by the owner.

It’s a nice feature for any owner. Don’t have your keys on hand, use the code. Need quick access, use the code. It’s independently battery powered, so it doesn’t use the trucks battery source. Works via Wi-Fi signal from the unit.

You can unlock and lock the truck with the keypad. So for those who didn’t opt for the optional feature, you can have it added later. The unit attached with 3M high strength tape. It can be positioned anywhere on the exterior or even under the fuel door.

Nice feature worth the money. There are two available thru Ford Accessories; one for with remote start and one without. So, when you purchase make sure you're buying the correct one.???

 

[Deleted member 7951]

My RR is in the build stage and I looking forward to it soon. On your photos your tailgate had a shock on the right rear to soften the opening. Was that stock? If not where did you get it? Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 9086]

My RR is in the build stage and I looking forward to it soon. On your photos your tailgate had a shock on the right rear to soften the opening. Was that stock? If not where did you get it? Thank you.

Yes, has one side stock. May add another as it works like a charm! Theres a mounting point for another in the other side?.??

 

[mpcraven]

Yes it’s modular and I like it as well. ....
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Drop something in the bed that’s metal and heavy you dent the bed. With this one, you won’t as it cushions the hit.???

Thanks for the validation. Appreciated! I bought a rubberoid Ford bed mat layer also. Steel, pipe, car parts, firewood....

 

[Hootbro]

Not a fan of drop ins but have had a handful of trucks that came with them over the years. Trick my Grandfather taught me was to get camper shell foam tape and run strips of it down the bed and high rub areas over the wheel humps before dropping it in. Cut down considerably any of the rubbing issues with them.

Been kicking around the idea of getting the keypad also.

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