Ford’s Easter eggs are part of a cultural or manufacturing reference, and only die-hard fans will notice.
Adults might say that treasure hunts are for kids, but car enthusiasts have never really grown up; it's just that their toys have grown. This is why they always look for Easter eggs in their car, hoping to find any brazen nods. Manufacturers tend to add subtle but hidden design elements to make products more exciting for their loyal customers. In addition, these elements help make the most of the uninteresting parts of the vehicle.
Ford placed Easter eggs in the most unlikely places in the form of inconspicuous add-ons, such as etchings. These form part of a cultural or manufacturing reference that only die-hard fans will notice. So next time you buy a new Ford Mustang, Raptor or Fiesta at a dealership, look out for these Easter eggs.
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the ultimate representative of patriotism, freedom, dignity and Americans. Then there is the beloved truck, which becomes the perfect combination between practicality and freedom. These are the two favorite things of Americans. To demonstrate their commitment to making trucks for the United States, Ford cleverly placed a very patriotic Easter egg in the cabin of the F-150.
A flag is hidden on both sides of the dashboard, right on the edge of the vent trim, which can only be seen when the front door is opened. On the F-150, the flag was silver, but on the Raptor it became code orange.
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Ford brought the Mustang back after a 25-year break and competed directly with the Jeep Wrangler. Ford placed a total of five mustangs inside and outside the mustangs. The horse on Bronco has been evolving since its launch, and the current iteration has played the hardest and highest.
A curved Mustang is lightly etched on the edge of the LED daytime headlight, similar to the seven-slot grille in the Jeep Wrangler headlight housing. The other is placed in the rear cargo compartment between two white LED cargo lights, and it lights up like other interior lights. In addition, the ten-speed automatic option has a curved Mustang on the shift knob.
The comfort of the car’s front row is one of the most popular selling points, and some of these features (such as massage options) are very popular. However, these options exclusively for luxury cars are now more readily available in ordinary cars. For now, you must buy a Bentley or Rolls Royce to enjoy the best life. Therefore, if you own a Ford F-150, you may miss the hidden luxury features, depending on the year of your truck.
The driver and passenger seats are equipped with massage rollers that can rub your tight back to relieve stress. The seat can also be tilted all the way down to the bed. This feature is the most popular, especially for construction workers.
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Lift trucks look much cooler than their inventory form. They also get more ground clearance to increase the fun on the mountain, better towing and towing, and the driver's visibility on the road is higher. If you think lifting a truck is a stupid idea, then the booming after-sales lifting lighting industry will disagree. Even Ford seems to agree with this approach.
On Bronco's fenders, you will find the words "Lift Me Baby", like a truck begging you to add a few inches to an already capable beast. Although Bronco comes standard with 17-inch wheels and 35-inch tires, Ford knows that buyers still want them to be taller, wider, and larger.
As the highest performance decoration in the Ford F-150 series, the Ford Raptor nameplate has received widespread attention. Owning a Raptor will give you a certain amount of street credibility, and Ford further promotes the narrative by putting conspicuous Raptor stickers on all trucks. In addition, they did not seem to miss any opportunity to remind the owner that they were riding a bird of prey with signs everywhere in the cabin.
Now, in order to maximize the number of signs, Ford decided to hide an additional bird of prey etching inside the headlight housing, just below the orange F-shaped lighting theme. This delicate Easter egg can only be seen near the headlights.
Wearing a seat belt is common sense when driving, because it allows you to stay safe in the event of an unfortunate vehicle collision. Many people were ejected completely fatally out of the car or thrown into rapidly deploying airbags. But before you have a chance to fasten your seat belt, the car will send out this annoying seat belt warning signal. It turns out that Ford has placed a secret Easter egg in the Ford Mustang that allows you to turn off the signal.
The procedure is simple; turn on the car, and once the airbag signal disappears, buckle and unfasten the seat belt. The annoying voice has disappeared, and you can continue your work. Once you are ready to drive away, don't forget to fasten your seat belt.
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The Ford GT is a place where modern and retro designs are combined, and the coveted styling complements the incredible track capability of the car. For only about $500,000, you can drive the legendary Ford GT, which looks like a supercar and behaves like a Le Mans champion. In addition, Ford added an Easter egg to Ford GT manufactured after 2003.
A cube-shaped icon was placed in the headlight to celebrate Ford’s 100th anniversary. Staring at the headlights of your car is strange, but if you own a post-2003 Ford GT, it's time to turn it off and look for the cube.
Compared with other age groups, young drivers are more likely to have a fatal, injury or property damage collision. The logical reasons are mainly immaturity, lack of experience and lack of skills. Ford found a solution to get your teenage son or daughter to start driving and not make the wrong decision on the road. The MyKey feature Easter egg can help parents set preferred restrictions on the car.
MyKey can set the maximum speed, maximum volume, force the use of seat belts, etc. You can use the provided management key or remote control to change the configuration.
Manufacturers install puddle lights to prevent drivers from stepping on annoying puddles or worse mess. They are usually placed on the side mirrors, and their light is aimed at the sidewalk to illuminate the ground under the door. Now Ford has decided to take the concept of puddle lights one step further.
On the Ford Mustang, puddle lights project the Mustang logo. Open the door of the Mustang at night. Although there are many puddle lamp accessories on the aftermarket, it is nice to see that Ford has added this touch to the Mustang when it leaves the factory.
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The famous desert of Baja California Peninsula is the perfect endurance testing ground for off-road vehicles. Everyone tried to beat and set a new record in the annual SCORE International Baja 1000. The Ford Raptor is the tried-and-tested off-road monster on these beaches because it sometimes completes the race in its inventory. Ford seems to want its customers to bring their Raptor to Baja and join it.
To pay homage to the desert racing heritage of the high-performance Raptor, Ford added the most visible Easter egg to the rear of the truck; a huge map with the point-to-point rote and terrain contours of the Baja 1000 course. Although it is public, only diehards will recognize it.
Source: media.ford.com, caranddriver.com, hotcars.com, carlifenation.com
The Ford F-150 Lightning is a special vehicle, it is the predecessor of all the excellent F-150s like the Raptor.
Brian is a hired freelance writer and a lifelong technology and car fan. When he does not write about cars and motorcycles, you can see him driving cars or riding motorcycles.