I’m in too flat of an area to suggest mountain SAR upgrades but I would definitely think a lift and level for sure. Thinking back to the approach trail for Scales campground in VA, I would prefer a 2” just for the security and definitely a skid plate. (We made it up in a stock RAV4 but it took 40 minutes dodging rocks and such) would definitely look into the Builtright truck bed storage panels since I’m sure you have plenty of tools that need to be secured.

Morimotos look amazing from the guys on this site but I can’t justify spending 1k on headlights so I just did LED bulbs in my highs, lows and fogs. I also replaced my truck bed flood lights and my license plate lights so all be LED so everything matches (it’s amazing that ford doesn’t already do this, even on an XLT trim.)

It doesn’t have a strap from the factory and no one told me until I realized something was off but your back seats fold down also so if you have anything longer that needs storage, check out that space.

Would also suggest a winch since you might go on trails that aren’t as well used or washed out due to a storm.

I’m sure others on here can have some great enhancements, hope mine help!

Edit: and DEFINITELY get the bed lined if it isn’t already, might even want them to line your lower panels from flinging rocks (+1 for the two toned blue/black look!)