2012 Ford F-150 Accessories

Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Thule Aeroblade roof racking system part #: THARB60, TH480R and THKIT1521. With our crossbars feet and fit kit already assembled well begin our test fit by opening up the doors of the vehicle. Well then place the front crossbar onto the vehicle. Well then measure from the glass to the first part of the foot on both the passenger and driver side of the vehicle to ensure that the crossbar is perpendicular. Well measure ten and one eight inches on each side of the vehicle. Now, with Thules included torque wrench well tighten on the feet to secure the crossbar to the vehicle.

Hidden Hitch Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 we'll be test fitting the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount 4-3/4" rise, or 6" drop, rated at 6,000 pounds, part number 80240. Now before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle, which is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of 19-1/2". Now to begin our test fit, in the drop position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes, and secure it with the clip on the other side. We'll then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, and we'll get a measurement of 13-1/2". Note that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or after-market accessories.

Diversi-Tech Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we'll be test fitting the Diversi-Tech Self-Locking Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount for 2-inch hitches with a 6-inch drop or 6-inch rise rated at 10,000 pounds, part number DTALBM6600. Now before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain a hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of 19-1/2 inches. This measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or aftermarket accessories. To begin our test fit in the drop position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch.

Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 we'll be test fitting a Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" hitches, part number D900. Now before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Our measurement is 19-1/2". This measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or after-market accessories. Now to begin our test fit, in the rise position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes, and secure it with the clip on the other side.

CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on this 2012 Ford F150, we are going to a test fit of a Cipa mirror, part number 11802. This is for the passenger side.Were going to start off our test fit by taking the Cipa mirror and slipping it over the factory mirror. Well align up the edges and then slide it into place. Now well slide it on most of the way but we need to leave some room to install the wedge.Well install the wedge then push it into place. Then well install the knob. Well get it finger tight and in just a few seconds our mirrors already installed.Well take a second look at the mirror itself.

CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on this 2012 Ford F150, we are going to a test of part number 11801 from Cipa. This is a towing mirror for a drivers side mirror.Were going to start off our test fit by taking the Cipa mirror and slipping it over the factory mirror. Well align up the edges and then slide it into place. Now well slide it on most of the way but we need to leave some room to install the wedge.Well install the wedge then push it into place. Then well install the knob. Well get it finger tight and in just a few seconds our mirrors already installed.Well take a second look at the mirror itself.

Husky Front Center Hump Floor Liner Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on this 2012 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part number HL83421. This is Husky Liners Classic Custom Auto Floor Liner for a front center hump. Were going to start off our test fit by removing any existing floor coverings. Then well go ahead and put this directly on top of the carpet. Were actually going to take it and fold it in half part of the way so it makes installation just a little bit easier. Well tuck in one edge towards the center console and push the other edge towards the dash, and well go ahead and push it into place.

Husky Front Floor Mats Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on this 2012 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part number HL51231 from Husky Liners. This is their front floor mats and this is their semi-custom fit. Well start off our test fit by removing any existing floor mats or liners, and well go ahead and lay the new mats into place. Starting on the passenger side, well go ahead and lay it down and you can see it has a really good fit as is. Now, theres cutout lines for different interiors, but in this case it looks like just removing the shipping tab will work just fine. You can see it has an edge that goes all the way around to trap the water and mud and also goes part way up the floorboard.

Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on this 2012 Ford F150 were going to install part number 90185, the Prodigy brake controller. Were also going to use part number 22292 from Tekonsha. This is a Tow Ready plug in wiring adapter for electric brake controllers. First off well go ahead and locate the port for our adapter cord. Its underneath the dash right next to the diagnostic board. Well go ahead and cut the tape away from it and pull it loose.

K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today we've got a 2012 Ford F150 Super Crew Cab and we're going to be test fitting the K Source custom fit towing mirrors, part number KS81810. Before you select these mirrors you want to make sure that the mirrors on your truck math this style of mirror. If it doesnt match this shape then these K Source mirrors will not properly fit over them. The K Source mirrors are very, very easy to install. They simply fit over the OEM mirror and we're going to sit the hooks on the top and the inside first. Then we'll use the pull clips at the base of the mirror to pull it around our original mirror and snap into place.

Convert-A-Ball 6-Way Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today we have a 2012 Ford F150 and were going to be test fitting the Convertible Cushion Six Way Ball Mount, part number CAB-6W. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. First well show you how to mount the ball mount to the truck. Well insert the ball mount with the receiver tube of our hitch lined with the hitch pin holes and insert our pin and clip.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today we have a 2012 Ford F150 and were going to be test fitting the convertible cushion ball mount, part number AMSC8. But before we can test fit our ball mount first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To measure our new ball mount, first well mount it in the drop position. First well insert the ball mount into the receiver tube of the hitch.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion Ball Mount, part number AMSC4. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. First, we're going to measure our ball mount in the drop position. We'll insert the ball mount into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the hitch pin holes and secure it with a pin and clip.

Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today, we have a 2012 Ford F-150 and we're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount, part number AMSC2HD. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To test fit our ball mount or drawbar, we're going to insert the end of the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin holes and secure the drawbar with the pin.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today, we've got a 2012 Ford F-150 Four-door. We're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion Ball Mount, part number AMSC2. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To test fit our ball mount, first we're going to use it in the drop position.

Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150, were going to be test fitting the Anderson Adjustable Rapid Hitch, part number AM3410. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To test fit our ball mount kit well inert it into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the hitch pin holes and secure it with the pin and clip. We have the ball set at the highest configuration.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-150 - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to show you how to install Hidden Hitch, part number 87583. A quick note: You can lower the vehicle's spare tire to help make things easier, but we're not going to today. Next, we're going to show you the four attachment points that we're going to be using on the bumper brackets. We're going to show you everything on the driver's side and it's the exact same over on the passenger's side. We're going to use this lower bolt hole on the bumper bracket for our front facing attachment point on our hitch. The other attachment point is further up on the bracket.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-150 - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to show you how to install Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75691. A quick note: You can lower the vehicle's spare tire to help make thing easier, but we're not going to today. Next, we're going to show you the four attachment points that we're going to be using on the bumper brackets. We're going to show you everything on the driver's side and it's the exact same over on the passenger's side. We're going to use this lower bolt hole on the bumper bracket for our front facing attachment point on our hitch. The other attachment point is further up on the bracket.

Thule Xsporter Truck Rack Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to install the Thule Xsporter Truck Bed Rack, part number TH422XT. First, we're going to need our four upright supports and our upright rails, and we're going to assemble them together. We'll insert our upright rails into the upright support and line up the slots. Once you have the slot lined up, you can close the cam handle, securing the upright rail into the support. We'll assemble all four of the upright rail assemblies. The next thing we need to do is clean up our bed rails.

Access Toolbox Edition Tonneau Cover Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today, on this 2012 Ford F-150, we will be installing the Access roll-up Tonneau cover, part number 834532004782. Our first step will be to install the weather seal at the bulkhead, which is the front wall of the truck bed. We will take our alcohol prep pad, clean the surface, then peel back the 2-way adhesive and adhere the seal to the bulkhead. Then, we are going to go ahead and put our truck box in place, tighten it down so that we can install the front header bar of our Tonneau cover. We will push this up against the truck box with the weather seal facing the box and adhere the side rails with the clamps provided. Now, with our header bar in place, we can go ahead and start attaching the side rail.

Putco Push-Up Tie-Downs Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today, on our 2012 Ford F-150, we will be installing the Putco Push-Up tie downs, part number P99901. First, we will go ahead and assemble the tie down off the truck. We will install the gasket onto the main body and insert the 2 bolts. Then, we will take the mushroom blocks and put them onto the bolts. Then, loosely screw on the bolt plate. To install the tie down, we will first remove the cover over the stake pocket.

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, were going to be test fitting the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part number 2923. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. Now, well test fit the drawbar. First, well place it in the drop position.

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F-150 Four Door we're going to show you the Curt Tri-Ball Mount, part number C45001. This is the ball mount with three different ball sizes fixed to it. A 1-7/8 inch, a 2-inch and a 2-5/16 inch ball. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 10 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150, we're going to be test-fitting the Convert A Ball Cushion Ball Mount, part number AMSC10; but before we can test-fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch hike of our truck. To measure the hitch hike, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch hike measures 18-1/2 inches. To test our ball mount, first we're going to mount it in the drop position. We'll insert the shank of the ball-mount into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll add the hitch pin holes and secure the ball mount with a pin and clip.

Stromberg Carlson Tailgate Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today we have with this the 2012 Ford F150. We're going to show you how to install the Stromberg Carlson Vented 5th Wheel Tailgate, part # VG-04-100. The first thing we need to do is remove the OEM tailgate. We'll lower it partially, disconnect the cables and then move the door to about a 45-degree angle so that we can slide it off of its hinges. Next we'll take a latch assembly, put it into place on a tailgate and use the included hardware to install our latch. We'll repeat the same for the opposite side of the tailgate.

Husky Front and Rear Floor Liners Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 well be installing the Husky liners Weather Beater custom auto floor liners for both the front and rear part #: HL98331 in black. These liners are also available in gray, part #: HL98332. This kit is a three piece set offering both the driver and passenger front floor liner as well as a one piece rear floor liner. These are custom molded floor liners to fit the contour of your F150 perfectly. The semi-rigid mats maintain their shape for superior coverage. Theyre made of a rubberized thermoplastic material that wont crack or break.

Husky Front Floor Liners Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 well be installing the Husky liners front floor liners part #: HL 18331. Today well be working with the black color. These liners are also available in gray, part #: HL18332 and tan, part #: HL18333. Now to begin our install well simply remove the factory old floor mats from the vehicle and with the old floor mats removed we can simply place the new floor mats in allowing them to conform to the floor of our truck. The Weather Beater specific design ribs and treads within the mat help to keep dirt and debris and water on the mat and off of you carpet. Another great feature of the Husky liners Weather Beaters is that they are easily removed from the vehicle, cleaned with soap and water and returned to the vehicle for further use.

EGR Bug Shield Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 were going to install the EGR Super Guard Bug Shield part number 303371.First well need to go ahead and pop the hood on the truck. Next were going to raise the hood enough that we can temporarily fit our bug shield in place. Our new shield is going to have a total of 5 attachment points. Weve got one on each end that have screws attached and 3 attachment points across the center where well be using adhesive and clips to secure it. Now lets go ahead and test fit it in position. Well insert the plastic attachment up into the hood and then secure the shield with the screw and washer.

Husky Front Floor Liners Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on this 2012 Ford F150, well be installing the Husky Liners X-act Contour Front Floor Liners, part number HL53311, in black. The Husky Liners X-act Contour provides an exact fit for the complex surfaces of your specific vehicles floorboard. Its textured finish and soft feel gives it a factory OEM look and also uses the existing factory carpet hooks and fasteners. The raised ribs help trap fluid while keeping your shoes clean and dry. Its patented form fit edge gives your floor liner a finished look while keeping spills off the doorsill and the carpet. The X-act Contour features spin which is the molded Sta-Put Nib on the backside of the liner to prevent the liner from shifting.

BedRug Custom Truck Bed Mat Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today we have a 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to be installing the BedRug Custom Truck Bed Mat for the floor of the bed, part number BMQ04SBS. The first thing we need to do is flip our BedRug over and attach our hook strips to the loop strips that are already there on our BedRug. The BedRug mat is going to fit the corrugations and shape of our bed perfectly. With the hook and loop strips the BedRug can be removed when it's not needed or wanted. Once we've done that we'll know the exact position that we need to clean in our truck bed before we can install it. We'll take a rag with alcohol and we're going to be cleaning the area where we're going to adhere our hook straps.

Husky Rear Mud Flap Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Husky Front Mud Flap Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today on our 2012 Ford F150 were gonna install the Husky custom molded mud flaps, part number HL56591. We've gone ahead and raise the vehicle and removed the front tire to make it easier for the installation. You have the option leaving the tire on and just turning the wheel towards outside giving you access to the inner wheel well. Your first step will be to clean the wheel well thoroughly. You need to make sure all the dirt and debris is cleaned and in outside edge around the wheel well. Next were gonna go ahead and test fit the mud flap.

Husky Rear Floor Liner Review - 2012 Ford F-150

Longview Custom Towing Mirror Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today we'll be installing the Long View Towing Mirror, part #CTM2300B on our 2012 Ford F150. This kit does come with both the passenger side and the driver side mirrors. These mirrors will simply slip on over the existing mirrors providing excellent towing visibility at an economical price. The mirror utilizes a positive hook and knob method to secure the mirror and also reduce wind noise. Today we'll be installing the driver side mirror. The passenger side will install the same way.

CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2012 Ford F-150

Today, we're going to be installing the CIPA Custom Tow Mirror, part number 11801, on our 2012 Ford F-150. The CIPA Custom Towing Mirror will simply slide over your existing mirror to give you added vision for towing and extend your current mirror to 6 inches. The CIPA mirror is fully adjustable and it will not obstruct to your existing mirror. The casing is made up of a thicker plastic which makes them extremely durable and corrosion resistant. They also maintain the aerodynamic shape of your mirror to prevent wind noise or vibration. This mirror is for the driver's side.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-150 - Curt