SOLISIMO
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Ok I know there are threads out there asking can this be done and how. Ive done alot of research and will update this as I go.
My 2012 Expedition has the full bench 2nd row. I removed the middle section. Please note that not only will this expose holes in the carpet but two of them are straight through meaning you can see the road and hear it
Make sure you put those two back. I purchased a new center console off of ebay. Here is the trick though. The center consoles came from a Navigator not an Expedition. But they match the front console in looks and design for obvious reasons. Mounting
Here is where I say "If your going to do something might as well do it right"
There are two ways to mount the console. One is to drill new holes on the floor and stick a bolt through the box into the new holes. Keep in mind the fuel tank is under there (seen it done on another forum
). Two is to buy the proper mounting brackets from Ford. The issue here is that they are very hard to find. I was only able to get the front one from my wife's dealer, the rear one is discontinued, so its old stock. I found the rear one on ebay for about $45 shipped. I only saw one more though (good luck)Front Bracket 2l7z-78045b34-aa
Rear Bracket part number 2L7Z78045B32BA
I received the front bracket yesterday and it does bolt up to the existing holes. So that was a relief since this is all experimental. I will post pics later of the brackets.
Please note that if your expedition does have the captain chairs that this will be another issue. You would have to cut your carpet to look for the holes and you will have to remove your armrest on the captain chairs as they will rub the console.
Here is a picture of the console. Keep in mind that the one for the 2nd Gen are different.
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