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Am I the only one that has the coin holder AND the pro trailer knob/button?
These are different controls, I have the knob and trailer brake controller (where the coin slot would be on low trim trucks)

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These are different controls, I have the knob and trailer brake controller (where the coin slot would be on low trim trucks)

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Thank you. I have a lariat, ER, but I was upset at not having the 240v outlet in the back, and now this is missing. Oddly spec'd truck for sure. I got it used with 80 miles on it. It was used by Ford for 2 months (May and June 2025 even tho it was built in June of 2024) and auctioned to a dealer in July of 2025. Still very happy with the deal I got, but weird specs!
 
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PS: also wonder what the long thin slot on the top of the middle console is for.
Doesn't hold mail very well, too thin for my phone or key FOB, hard to get coins or a pen out of...

I decided I'd use it to keep my slide rule handy for remaining range estimations...what about you?

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I have a Galaxy S25 Ultra and it fits... for when I use a wired charger (on those rare, but more often than I'm comfortable with occasions when the Android Auto wireless connection fails).
 
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These are different controls, I have the knob and trailer brake controller (where the coin slot would be on low trim trucks)

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Ahhhh, I see. Thank you
 
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Also too thin for my old Zune:
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But because the Lightning USB is particular and won't play the Zune directly through the USB, I use an SSD with all my music in a USB interface/case that fits down in the front of the center console where the USB data port is located.

I can see how modern cell phones fit the slot - but everyone seems to use those dash mounts for hands-free operation, don't they?
 

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What phone do you have that this is too thin for? My iPhone 14 Pro Max fits fine.
I have a Galaxy S25 Ultra with a cover on it. I usually place my phone on the built-in charger.
 

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PS: also wonder what the long thin slot on the top of the middle console is for.
Doesn't hold mail very well, too thin for my phone or key FOB, hard to get coins or a pen out of...

I decided I'd use it to keep my slide rule handy for remaining range estimations...what about you?

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Kinda old, but that's where you put the laserdiscs for karaoke right?
But seriously this slot is the only reason I don't wash my pens for work more than I already do. On a side note anyone know what's up with the anemic glovebox? I think the one in my CRX was bigger.
 

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We have two gloves boxes, the regular one and the little one right above it accessed by the push button.
Yeah, the top one is dedicated to napkins and utensils that are inevitably forgotten to be placed with my order. The bottom one can't even fit an owners manual, not that it came with one.
 

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I found a 3d print and mag charger so I have a more convenient way to charge my phone (and see it/unlock it). Works great.

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Now that’s pretty cool 🤙😎
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