Bolt on upgrades for 17 XLT

miket961 · Jun 19, 2019

Hi All, what are some items I can upgrade on my XLT?

Examples: I have clothe seats but would prefer leather. If I upgrade, will the front seats wire up and work? Does the second row bench just bolt in? Can I install 3rd row and the motor or raise it up/down? I’ve seen info on older Expeditions having the wiring harnesses available to add the motor.

Can I install the BLISS mirrors?

Can I install the 8” display? I found a video of a company offering the upgrade kit but it’s out of my budget at $1800

Any others?

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16plati · Jun 19, 2019

miket961 said:
Hi All, what are some items I can upgrade on my XLT?

Examples: I have clothe seats but would prefer leather. If I upgrade, will the front seats wire up and work? Does the second row bench just bolt in? Can I install 3rd row and the motor or raise it up/down? I’ve seen info on older Expeditions having the wiring harnesses available to add the motor.

Can I install the BLISS mirrors?

Can I install the 8” display? I found a video of a company offering the upgrade kit but it’s out of my budget at $1800

Any others?

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Black · Jun 19, 2019

Unless you get a killer deal on junkyard pull seats having someone install Katzkin leather will actually give you a better quality leather than factory and they can add heat. Will be cheaper than swapping.

miket961 · Jun 19, 2019

Black said:
Unless you get a killer deal on junkyard pull seats having someone install Katzkin leather will actually give you a better quality leather than factory and they can add heat. Will be cheaper than swapping.

I was quoted 800 for front and third row at a local yard

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JExpedition07 · Jun 19, 2019

I don’t think stock heated/cooled leather seats would hook up nor work. I used to have an XLT and now have an Eddie Bauer. My XLT had none of the switches, harnesses, modules that the Eddie Bauer seats have.

miket961 · Jun 19, 2019

JExpedition07 said:
I don’t think stock heated/cooled leather seats would hook up nor work. I used to have an XLT and now have an Eddie Bauer. My XLT had none of the switches, harnesses, modules that the Eddie Bauer seats have.

Thanks. That’s what I’m worried about. I’m not sure what wiring harness is I’ll find when I open things up

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JExpedition07 · Jun 19, 2019

miket961 said:
Thanks. That’s what I’m worried about. I’m not sure what wiring harness is I’ll find when I open things up

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Katzkin is good stuff, you can also add heat. Likely an easier option.

bobmbx · Jun 19, 2019

Examples: I have clothe seats but would prefer leather. If I upgrade, will the front seats wire up and work?

You can have your current seats re-upholstered in leather. Wiring isn't an issue that way.

Does the second row bench just bolt in?

Yes. If you install "same year" seats, the holes should already be there.

Can I install 3rd row and the motor or raise it up/down? I’ve seen info on older Expeditions having the wiring harnesses available to add the motor.

You may have to replace the entire rear floor area to do that.

Can I install the BLISS mirrors?

I think you can put the mirrors with BLIS on, but it won't integrate with your dash or chimes.

Can I install the 8” display? I found a video of a company offering the upgrade kit but it’s out of my budget at $1800

The real decision maker is what version of Sync you have. Sync is not "bolt on".

miket961 · Jun 20, 2019

bobmbx said:
Examples: I have clothe seats but would prefer leather. If I upgrade, will the front seats wire up and work?

You can have your current seats re-upholstered in leather. Wiring isn't an issue that way.

Does the second row bench just bolt in?

Yes. If you install "same year" seats, the holes should already be there.

Can I install 3rd row and the motor or raise it up/down? I’ve seen info on older Expeditions having the wiring harnesses available to add the motor.

You may have to replace the entire rear floor area to do that.

Can I install the BLISS mirrors?

I think you can put the mirrors with BLIS on, but it won't integrate with your dash or chimes.

Can I install the 8” display? I found a video of a company offering the upgrade kit but it’s out of my budget at $1800

The real decision maker is what version of Sync you have. Sync is not "bolt on".

I have a 2017, is Sync the same for all this year? Or is there a way for me to check? At some point, I know the trim package has the 8” standard

Can I upgrade my computer to integrate BLIS?

Yea 3rd row power fold may be a headache- perhaps replacing the rear quarter plastic to have the button mount. The carpet. Add the motor and hope the harness is there...

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LRNAD90 · Jun 20, 2019

I know this isn't the answer you are looking for, but it would probably cost you less in the long run to sell your truck, and buy one with the options you want..

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