I picked xlt over lariat too because of the panel.. my moms minivan I drove in highschool had a center speedo only, scarred me for life apparently. My manual fiesta and both superdutys Have tach on the left, speedo on the right. Just feels right.
I investigated this prior to picking mine up. On the Ford build sheet it only says power folding as there is no option for the puddle lamp/turn signal. That is what you get. Every XLT with a 301A or 302A package should have the "Lariat" mirrors. I spoke with Ford and they will not acknowledge the "bait and switch" for 2019. I even sent pics of their website build specs. But it will probably be corrected and come on the 2020.
The challenge of forum inspired mods! If I am not mistaken this would also add heated mirrors. Even if the plugs are not there all of these connections could be made with enough wire.
I have the rain sensing wipers on my Escape, and on a 2015 Flex that I leased. Neither worked very well. I disabled them in settings because they would come on in a carwash, and there had to be almost that much rain for them to turn on, and then they would make several swipes when dry, pulling into the garage when raining, etc.
I think it could be easier than that - but lots of relays might be needed. Heated mirror - tap into the rear defrost wire, turn signals - tap into turn signal wires and puddle light - tap into dome lights (this may require more searching and a way to keep them from coming on if you are drving and turn on your dome light.).
It looks like the same one as on the Flex/Explorer/Taurus. All the info is there, just not very attractive IMHO.
Are you saying it has been done on these vehicles? is there a forum you could point me to?
