Replacement for coin holder?

[Matthew Hoover]

Ford must have gone back to the ‘96 Probe designs for this feature - In dash coin holder. It is like future meets the past with the wireless phone charger so close to this coin holder.
Anyways, does anyone out in the interwebs have a good replacement/ modification for this? It’s taking up some pretty valuable real estate that doesn’t justify the coins it holds.

 

[scottdm]

Some have turned the coin holder into a cell phone mount. See the thread below:

https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...eless-charging-phone-mount.37610/#post-324693

 

[Matthew Hoover]

Thanks! Yeah, I saw this posting a while back. It’s a good idea- I had asked for additional photos but never heard anything more.
I’m just curious if anyone has done anything cool with it.
I’d like to find a blank plate and maybe install a switch for a light bar or courtesy horn.

 

[Uturn]

Just found this picture.

Looks like the trailer backup assist goes where the coin holder is at. The coin holder is just a cheap fill.

 

[Matthew Hoover]

Yes, the other Expy I was looking at had the trailer assist package, but since I’d never use it, I opted out.
I think I will try and find s blank plate I can snap in and eventually add an accessory switch.

 

[scottdm]

Yes, the other Expy I was looking at had the trailer assist package, but since I’d never use it, I opted out.
I think I will try and find s blank plate I can snap in and eventually add an accessory switch.

If the coin holder cutout matches the power outlet on the passenger side, you may even be able to add an additional power outlet on the driver's side. I know the F150 has a 115V outlet on the passenger side, but that may be more complicated depending on where the inverter is located.

 

[Troy Melerine]

My solution

I made a slight modification to add a magnetic holder to mine

Had found someone on Etsy selling replacements for older model ford, worked with him to get this one right








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[Troy Melerine]

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[Garrett]

Awesome! Etsy contact?

 

[Troy Melerine]

I’ll find it

Original solution was this but it didn’t look good



So changed to this




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[Garrett]

that looks so clean, nice work!

 

[st381183]

That is very cool. It would be great for some aftermarket solutions with different options, a phone holder, a switch plate, even a storage slot.

 

[marlinpruett]

I found this 2009 models and up only
https://www.etsy.com/listing/549868120/magnetic-cell-phone-mount-ford-trucks

 

[Garrett]

Here it is:

https://www.etsy.com/GadgetGear99/l...MSMT&utm_term=so.smt&share_time=1547302609000

 

[Garrett]

I ordered one and will post photos.

 

[st381183]

I ordered one too.

 

[Troy Melerine]

Yes that’s him.... same one I got ... well after some modification and helped him get to this final solution


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[mquick5]

Here it is:

https://www.etsy.com/GadgetGear99/l...MSMT&utm_term=so.smt&share_time=1547302609000

Do you have to stick a metal plate on your cell phone? I like the idea but not sure about the plate on a otterbox.

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[woody929]

Do you have to stick a metal plate on your cell phone? I like the idea but not sure about the plate on a otterbox.

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I just slide the metal plate in between my phone and case. I’ve been using a mag mount for several years, and this has never been an issue.

 

[mquick5]

I just slide the metal plate in between my phone and case. I’ve been using a mag mount for several years, and this has never been an issue.

Thanks, I would have never guessed the magnet would be that strong.

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