Illuminated Glove Box on 2021 MY

[Pronichkin]

The 2021 MY order guide says that Illuminated glove box is no longer available. I just took a delivery of 2021 GT premium convertible and that's one hundred percent true. The glove box remains dark as hell. This is unfortunate, especially when driving at night. Illuminated glove box would remain one of the things I'll be missing from my 2019 GT.

I hardly believe Ford changed a lot electrically in 2021 comparing to previous years. Most likely, all the wiring and sockets remain in place. Maybe they just saved couple bucks on a lamp and a cord.

Can anyone confirm or disprove my suspicion? Any idea how one could make your own glove box "illuminated"? Thanks in advance!

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[ice445]

Just like how in 2020 they changed the 6 way power passenger seat to 4 way, because...reasons I guess. I feel like they're trying to cost cut things they think people won't notice or care about, but I HATE when they go through this process near the end of a vehicle generation. They always do.

 

[Bikeman315]

I’m sorry but this does not need it’s own thread. Just silly. How much time do you spend in your glovebox?

You could retrofit if you really want to invest in this high performance upgrade. But if all you really need is a light here’s your solution.

Just bustin’ your chops. Congrats on the new car.

 

[jimroth]

I am definitely going to see if the wiring and hole are still there. I bet they saved about fitty cent.

 

[CJJon]

Just like how in 2020 they changed the 6 way power passenger seat to 4 way, because...reasons I guess. I feel like they're trying to cost cut things they think people won't notice or care about, but I HATE when they go through this process near the end of a vehicle generation. They always do.

Funny, I was helping a friend into my car yesterday and I was going to adjust the seat for her and I reached down the front of the seat looking for the metal bar to pull up on to move the seat up and it wasn't there. I didn't realize it was electric, which seemed like an upgrade over my 2013.

Perspective.

 

[derklink]

Just like how in 2020 they changed the 6 way power passenger seat to 4 way, because...reasons I guess. I feel like they're trying to cost cut things they think people won't notice or care about, but I HATE when they go through this process near the end of a vehicle generation. They always do.

I didn't know that. Jeebus. Here is another one: going from Michelin PS4S to Pirellis. Have to say I'm glad I have a '19.

 

[CJJon]

I didn't know that. Jeebus. Here is another one: going from Michelin PS4S to Pirellis. Have to say I'm glad I have a '19.

That's like comparing apples to vaginas.

I hardly notice the passenger seat and 4-way vs 6-way is in no way comparable to the shitty tires they are now using.

 

[Bikeman315]

That's like comparing apples to vaginas.

I hardly notice the passenger seat and 4-way vs 6-way is in no way comparable to the shitty tires they are now using.

Boy, somebody needs another cup of coffee this morning. Manufacturers make inline changes to their products constantly for many different reasons. Could be costs, could be materials, could be contractual agreements. Regardless they happen. Like it, don't like it, doesn't matter. Look at it this way at least the 21's still got four tires.

And we still do not know if the are the same shit tires that were used on the pre 19' cars. They might still be be P Zero's but the compounds might have changed.

 

[CJJon]

Boy, somebody needs another cup of coffee this morning. Manufacturers make inline changes to their products constantly for many different reasons. Could be costs, could be materials, could be contractual agreements. Regardless they happen. Like it, don't like it, doesn't matter. Look at it this way at least the 21's still got four tires.

And we still do not know if the are the same shit tires that were used on the pre 19' cars. They might still be be P Zero's but the compounds might have changed.

Sorry! Didn't know there were fans of the P Zeros in any compound!

All I know is MY P Zeros suck.

 

[Bikeman315]

Sorry! Didn't know there were fans of the P Zeros in any compound!

Yeah, they have a few fans out there.

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[CJJon]

Yeah, they have a few fans out there.

An Original Equipment tire is a custom-made product developed for a specific car model, to ensure the perfect tire for every customer.
ALFA ROMEO
ASTON MARTIN
AUDI
BMW
BENTLEY
DALLARA
FERRARI
JAGUAR
LAMBORGHINI
LAND ROVER
MASERATI
MC LAREN
MERCEDES
PORSCHE
VOLVO

Too bad I drive a Ford though. I really doubt my crappy tires are some bespoke formula. Even if they are, they are still crappy tires.

 

[kz]

I am not sure why are you surprised. Anyone buying a new car later in its lifecycle gets a cost reduced one. They take out what they can get away with not including.
Every corporation works this way.

(on a flipside - buying first year - you set yourself up for early issues).

 

[Pronichkin]

folks, I understand why manufacturers do that. Heck, maybe I would do that myself if I were them! But being on the customer side this time, I know this little thing makes me sad. So, instead of venting out, I am just looking for a solution.

Sure, maybe a flashlight would do, but then why do we need lighting in the cabin at all? If everyone were caring their flashlights with them, you could save big on all lights, lol. So, it's not the point. I want it comfortable, and I want it more or less as good as it was in my '19 MY.

 

[CJJon]

folks, I understand why manufacturers do that. Heck, maybe I would do that myself if I were them! But being on the customer side this time, I know this little thing makes me sad. So, instead of venting out, I am just looking for a solution.

Sure, maybe a flashlight would do, but then why do we need lighting in the cabin at all? If everyone were caring their flashlights with them, you could save big on all lights, lol. So, it's not the point. I want it comfortable, and I want it more or less as good as it was in my '19 MY.

Just curious how much you miss it. Maybe you root around in there more than I do. All I have in there is a tire gauge and the window sticker.

You would need more than the light, you would need a switch too.

 

[Bikeman315]

Well here is the switch assembly with bulb. Now you have to check to see if you have the wiring.

https://www.sneedparts.com/oem-part...qY9gFtgTnMuHFh80qo2siCfKJWgJpHbBoCZzkQAvD_BwE

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