DIY: Installing ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and LKA (Lane Keep Alert) to 2022 F-150 Lightning XLT

[watts/up]

Hello Friends, Hope everyone is doing well.

Recently bought a Used factory certified Ford F150 Lightning 2023 XLT truck. Was disappointed to find that it is 311A trim which doesn't have Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering.

I know this can be added , Reached out to FORD Dealership here in Louisville. KY and seems like they don't right technician to do it. :-(.

I know folks have done it as DIY project .Would really appreciate if someone can point me to right person willing to add it to my vehicle. I live in Louisville, KY and willing to travel.

Any pointers are well appreciated.

Thank you

So, no Ford dealer will do this modification for you because 1) they're (typically) not in the business of adding trim options after purchase and 2) they don't use FORScan.

So, first, if you haven't yet, watch this video:



If you're comfortable moving forward, my recommendation is to start at the first page and read through all the posts at least once. There's a lot of information here but it's important to know what you're getting into before planning out what is required for your situation. You can do this, but familiarizing yourself with the process is the first step.

Then, your next step is to determine what modifications your truck requires. You'll certainly need to order there the radar module but you'll also need to find out what wiring needs to be added. There are three main spans of wire that that are required:

IPMA ->
Wire to Connector C265 ->
Wire to Connector C134 ->
Wire to Connector C1897 ->
Radar

If you're lucky, you may have the first one or two but you almost certainly don't have the last span. If you need to add wiring, there are many posts here that document how people have done so. If you're missing the middle stretch of wire you may choose to run a custom harness from the IPMA to C134, bypassing C265. For the last set of wires you can choose to either replace the entire bumper harness or add your own additional harness.

Overall, the process isn't terribly difficult and, again, there are many people here who are willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask questions!

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[Naveen]

So, no Ford dealer will do this modification for you because 1) they're (typically) not in the business of adding trim options after purchase and 2) they don't use FORScan.

So, first, if you haven't yet, watch this video:



If you're comfortable moving forward, my recommendation is to start at the first page and read through all the posts at least once. There's a lot of information here but it's important to know what you're getting into before planning out what is required for your situation. You can do this, but familiarizing yourself with the process is the first step.

Then, your next step is to determine what modifications your truck requires. You'll certainly need to order there the radar module but you'll also need to find out what wiring needs to be added. There are three main spans of wire that that are required:

IPMA ->
Wire to Connector C265 ->
Wire to Connector C134 ->
Wire to Connector C1897 ->
Radar

If you're lucky, you may have the first one or two but you almost certainly don't have the last span. If you need to add wiring, there are many posts here that document how people have done so. If you're missing the middle stretch of wire you may choose to run a custom harness from the IPMA to C134, bypassing C265. For the last set of wires you can choose to either replace the entire bumper harness or add your own additional harness.

Overall, the process isn't terribly difficult and, again, there are many people here who are willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask questions!

Thank you very much. Well Appreciated.

 

[tenkwords]

I've been waiting to do this mod and bought the Radar and bracket at the start of this chain before it was seemingly realized the part number changed for '24. I have a 24 XLT.

Has anyone used the original radar module with the 24's or is it a totally different part?

 

[Naveen]

So, no Ford dealer will do this modification for you because 1) they're (typically) not in the business of adding trim options after purchase and 2) they don't use FORScan.

So, first, if you haven't yet, watch this video:



If you're comfortable moving forward, my recommendation is to start at the first page and read through all the posts at least once. There's a lot of information here but it's important to know what you're getting into before planning out what is required for your situation. You can do this, but familiarizing yourself with the process is the first step.

Then, your next step is to determine what modifications your truck requires. You'll certainly need to order there the radar module but you'll also need to find out what wiring needs to be added. There are three main spans of wire that that are required:

IPMA ->
Wire to Connector C265 ->
Wire to Connector C134 ->
Wire to Connector C1897 ->
Radar

If you're lucky, you may have the first one or two but you almost certainly don't have the last span. If you need to add wiring, there are many posts here that document how people have done so. If you're missing the middle stretch of wire you may choose to run a custom harness from the IPMA to C134, bypassing C265. For the last set of wires you can choose to either replace the entire bumper harness or add your own additional harness.

Overall, the process isn't terribly difficult and, again, there are many people here who are willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask questions!

Hi Good Evening,
I did some research today and checked for required wires on Driver and Passenger side .. Here are the photos -

Driver Side -

Passenger Side -

It seems like I do have the required wires at both sides. Does this mean .. I just need to replace the bumper harness and do the FORSCAN Updates ?

 

[ZSC100]

Hi Good Evening,
I did some research today and checked for required wires on Driver and Passenger side .. Here are the photos -

Driver Side -

Passenger Side -

It seems like I do have the required wires at both sides. Does this mean .. I just need to replace the bumper harness and do the FORSCAN Updates ?

I used to think differently about all this, OEM all the way, but I've changed my opinion. You should totally go least path of resistance. Get 4 lever nut splices and snip the wires a few inches from the IPMA and run your own 4 wire harness out to the CCM at the bumper. You won't need to remove the bumper, just poke the wires through where they go and splice on the CCM pigtail. I could literally install it like this in 30min.

Yes, all you need is the CCM hooked up to the IPMA and the FORScan changes.

This work as I've explained it has been so proven by now it has zero chance of affecting anything related to warranty on a truck, if that's even a worry.

If you are good with splicing and running wire, do it this way and don't look back.

 

[watts/up]

Assuming he doesn't already have the CCM so the bumper will still need to come off though, right? Is there a way to mount the CCM without having the bolts thread through from behind?

 

[ZSC100]

Assuming he doesn't already have the CCM so the bumper will still need to come off though, right? Is there a way to mount the CCM without having the bolts thread through from behind?

Ahhhh yes I remember that bracket. It's been a while.

 

[Naveen]

Good Morning, This is what Im planning to order -



Distance Sensor
Ford
Product ID: ML3Z-9E731-G




Wire Parking Distance Aid Se
Ford
Product ID: ML3Z-15K867-NA





Cruise Control Switch
Ford
Product ID: ML3Z-9C888-DA

Can someone take a look ? Just want to make sure im ordering the right parts for 2023 Lightning XLT 311A trim.


Thank you.

 

[watts/up]

Definitely need the distance sensor. The switch is optional. If you’re able to, I’d recommend what @ZSC100 said and make your own harness rather than buying the OEM one.

 

[BhamDCam]

IIRC, if you have the four parking sensors in the front bumper then you will need that new wiring harness. If you don’t, then just make a new harness yourself as @watts/up just said.

Correction: See post 672.

 

[Naveen]

IIRC, if you have the four parking sensors in the front bumper then you will need that new wiring harness. If you don’t, then just make a new harness yourself as @watts/up just said.

Thank you. Yes i do have 4 parking sensors in the front bumper.

 

[watts/up]

I have the parking sensors and made my own extension. You can certainly go either route, I recommend what you’re most comfortable doing.

 

[BhamDCam]

I have the parking sensors and made my own extension. You can certainly go either route, I recommend what you’re most comfortable doing.

Hey, @watts/up. Random question - do you also have the 360 cameras?

 

[watts/up]

I do. I believe they were part of the Tow Technology package.

I was lucky enough to have all the wires except from the bumper connector to the CCM. That’s the harness segment I made myself rather than replacing the existing one.

 

[BhamDCam]

I do. I believe they were part of the Tow Technology package.

I was lucky enough to have all the wires except from the bumper connector to the CCM. That’s the harness segment I made myself rather than replacing the existing one.

Thanks for confirming. I figured you did. I'm in the (long) process of adding the ACC/LKA along with the front parking sensors and 360 cameras. I recently learned that to add the front parking sensors on the Lightning you also have to install the 360 cameras. Otherwise I would have just added the front parking sensors.

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