Curiosity. What would this empty button be for?

[dparleng]

I have a 22 Badlands with what I believe has all available options. Looking today, I noticed a "blank" button to the right of the drivers side seat heater button. Does anybody know what option this "blank" button would be for?

Just curious...

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[SWUKU]

Pics?

 

[Scottie137]

Guessing this one?

 

[PaulOinMA]

It's the blank to the right of the driver's heated seat button in the below. Also blank on my '22 Escape Titanium. I just checked.

2021 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Climate Control Dual Zone Heated Seats Steering | eBay

 

[atlsrt44]

Probably a shared component with another vehicle. Alot cheaper to just fill in unneeded spots than to manufacture a dash for each vehicle (maybe dash isnt appropriate term?)

 

[Scottie137]

Now I am wondering if there is any way to add a button there to turn a light bar on and off?

 

[PaulOinMA]

Probably a shared component with another vehicle. Alot cheaper to just fill in unneeded spots than to manufacture a dash for each vehicle (maybe dash isnt appropriate term?)

I was thinking the same. Could check owner's manuals online for other Fords to investigate.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Placeholder for driver's side seat cooling?

Climate Control - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control - Identifying the Climate Control Unit (fordservicecontent.com)

 

[tRex]

I understood that spot is for the heated wiper park area switch (wiper de-icer) for that feature in Canadian markets (and I think on Outer Banks models).

 

[thisgr8ride]

I understood that spot is for the heated wiper park area switch (wiper de-icer) for that feature in Canadian markets (and I think on Outer Banks models).

No, Mine is blank too, I have OB ( Canada ) all options 360+ and its blank, opposite side is heated steering wheel

 

[PaulOinMA]

... I have OB ( Canada ) ...

Curious about heated wiper park feature. Did a quick search. Seeing in Maverick owner's manuals that it looks to be on/off with the heated mirror switch. Is that what happens?

Maverick:

Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) - Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off (If Equipped) (fordservicecontent.com)

Other vehicles have it on/off with the rear defroster.

 

[CactusGreyBronco]

For me it’s my NOS boost button. No lie.

 

[Winds of Change]

Is it just a dummy insert/filler? Or is it an actual switch that moves?

 

[PaulOinMA]

Just fixed placeholder.

 

[tRex]

No, Mine is blank too, I have OB ( Canada ) all options 360+ and its blank, opposite side is heated steering wheel

This button blank was discussed either here or on "another [popular] forum;" it something like what I mentioned, for another (non-US) market.

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