Jfabes

Seems there are quite a few threads about Ford "skimping" on 2018 options. And believe me, I loved having the ambient color choices (so did the kids), but at least all the lights are still there. I have zero complaints and think there are lots of things better in 2018:
1) brighter, better tail lights (many complained that 15-17 were too dim
2) led fogs standard on 502a (this was a $300 mod to my 2017)
3) better looking updated headlight led rings - white like many other new cars
4) gloss body colored grill on sport - not flat plastic looking
5) much nicer tailgate with F150 insignia
6) B&O with sub is superior to the older Sony system

I do wish they would have made the license plate lights led, but at least that's a cheap mod.

acdii

Just curious, is the B&O only on Lariat and up? Maybe that is why no harness for the sub on Lariat, but there on the XLT.

rliles1

This only works if you have the 8" display. My XLT with the 4.2" display won't show it. I can, however, pull a screen up that shows that number.

TKat13

I just got an '18 XL SCrew with the STX package 4x4 and it has the Sub Woofer connection, verified yesterday. (Have the carplay touchscreen too)

MNSportsman

iTrader: (1)

I noticed the F150 side vent (seen when you open the front doors) is black instead of chrome on the 2018 Lariats. Looks like the chrome is only on the Platinum/King Ranch/Limited trims. Small nit but another change nonetheless supporting the theme of removing 2018 "features".

Griffbones

Sounds like most of the XL & XLT's must have the subwoofer connections.
I wonder why the Lariat 501A does not, if you buy a 502A wouldn't it already have the subwoofer?
Seems strange they would only eliminate this from the Lariat 501A.
I have not checked mine yet, just basing this on the thread that I linked earlier, where another forum member had a 2018 Lariat 501A without the connections.

I hope I haven't given the impression that I am unhappy with my new truck, because I am not. These points were just some observations we have all made. The fact is I still love my new Lariat, subwoofer connection or not. LOL

acdii

Quite simple really. The B & O sound system has it's own harness, and the Kicker system is not an option on Lariat and up, so the XLT will have the harness for it.

Pre-15 model Kicker systems had their own harness for the Amp, Sub, and radio, two harnesses that was part of the kit, which is dealer installed. Just wondering if maybe the B&O uses a separate harness for it's sub and amps and why it isn't part of the factory one. The Lariat does use a different harness than XLT as it has many more options.

caperJ

Yes 302a just found the plug in mine. Also seen the price for the Sub and wow I would never spend that. Incredible the price they charge for an extra speaker.

FXWG

What is "Forscan" and how do you get access to it?

Narly1

https://forscan.org/home.html

Found this by doing a simple Google Search using the terms "What is Forscan"...