Glove Box Light Bracket – 2018 Ford Ranger

3D-printed glove box light bracket for the 2018 Ford Ranger, made to order as an affordable alternative to a discontinued or expensive original part.

About this part

My 2018 Ranger didn't come with a glove box light so I wanted to add one. The design utilizes an existing cutout in the dashboard so there's no cutting or drilling, you'll just need to unclip and remove the rectangular blanking plate at the top center of the opening for the glove box.

I used a spare RGB LED I had from my printer which is virtually identical to an Arduino compatible version also sold (https://www.jaycar.com.au/arduino-compatible-rgb-led-module/p/XC4428). The LED board is 5v which works well since I have a USB power source nearby from a pass through dash cam battery (https://www.linelink.com.au/products/yk-labs-its-cell-bi-750-battery-pack-for-dash-cams). If you plan to use a 12v source you'll need to add one or more appropriate resistors in series with the + supply.

The switch is https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000077496109.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7e7f7758xhazqd&algo_pvid=139d30b6-d0bf-4340-8cb5-eefb4a26d5b6&algo_exp_id=139d30b6-d0bf-4340-8cb5-eefb4a26d5b6-3&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2210000000201050086%22%7D

Compatible vehicles

• 2018 Ford Ranger

Always compare with your original part before ordering. Fitment can vary by trim level and production date.

Specifications

Print settings

Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed

How to order

This part is in our catalogue and is printed on request. Send us a request with your vehicle details and we will reply with a price and delivery time.

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Design credit: original design on Thingiverse, licensed CC BY-4.0.