Center Console Secrets?

[Misterrobot]

My 2021 XLT has a column shifter and therefore no work surface option. I don't want the option, but top (or lid) of the center console itself is a mystery.

The top portion that flips up (or lid) is 2-3 inches think and there appears to be nothing in this area. Seams like a lot of waisted space.

Is there an extra compartment here that I am not seeing? I don't need the extra room as I would just end up piling more crap in there.

Thanks for your help. It's keeping me up at night... LOL LOL

Capt Ron

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[discothan]

hahahaha. I went through the same thoughts for 3-4 months. I just haven't found a mechanical way to get into that arm rest space. It definitely could have been used as more storage.

 

[OnceAnEagle]

It contains air for the spare. You can access it...once.?

 

[Jeb536]

I also wonder why the console door\padding is so thick.
So, the work surface isn't an option for a column shift, that seems strange.

 

[Vin]

I also wonder why the console door\padding is so thick.
So, the work surface isn't an option for a column shift, that seems strange.

You can get A work surface for the column shift 40/20/40 "bench" seat, but it's different than the widely marketed center console version.

 

[JohnMcClane]

My 2021 XLT has a column shifter and therefore no work surface option. I don't want the option, but top (or lid) of the center console itself is a mystery.

The top portion that flips up (or lid) is 2-3 inches think and there appears to be nothing in this area. Seams like a lot of waisted space.

Is there an extra compartment here that I am not seeing? I don't need the extra room as I would just end up piling more crap in there.

Thanks for your help. It's keeping me up at night... LOL LOL

Capt Ron

What’s wild is those with a console shifter without the work surface wonder what’s in the armrest too.

Rumor has it that’s where Ford is hiding all the microchips that are holding up other people builds.

 

[Misterrobot]

You guys rock. LOL I hope that I won't just be a DRIVE BY on this site. Looks great and full of opinions and other information. See you soon (Unless I pass you in my F150!)

This truck is way too fast for my grocery getter and I love it!

Capt Ron

 

[Gord096]

I have the rare column shifter with interior work surface option. I had to configure it like this though when I ordered. ?

 

[RickBullotta]

Carve out the foam like you would a Pelican case and you could probably store a G43 in there.

 

[JohnMcClane]

Carve out the foam like you would a Pelican case and you could probably store a G43 in there.

Think an H&K MP5 could fit in there? Asking for a friend.

 

[780]

Carve out the foam like you would a Pelican case and you could probably store a G43 in there.

I had to google what a G43 was. Guess my Canadian was showing, haha

 

[thebigdu]

OP - You're right to be curious. Part of the reason I wanted the work surface is because the console lid sans work surface just seems like major wasted space. Ford should have just made a dual layer console like Ram has for those without the work surface. They definitely cheaped out on this one.

I still think the fold-down console shifter is stupid....

Ram - upper lid open

Ram - Lower lid open

That Ram console...?

 

[Pointman]

Didn't realize it was that rare having a work surface with column shifter. I feel special now.

 

[Misterrobot]

Lucky. LOL I guess the only reason I thought there was a secret compartment was Ford did a really good job using space in the Gen 14. Just goes to reason that they would use the space under the armrest...

 

[XLT SCREW 4WD 302A 2.7 PP]

I have the rare column shifter with interior work surface option. I had to configure it like this though when I ordered. ?

This is much more useful being able to have a flat surface without needing fold down the shifter. Thought about ordering my truck like that but ultimately wanted the sport package.

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