Power running board installation?

There is a company (AMP research) that makes an aftermarket unit that is a similar system but more "universal" They use an adapter harness to plug into the OBD port for the control signals so tapping into the MCAN behind the socket should work. If you test them and the menu is available in the driver's options in the dash, they might just work without the extra switch.

I would plug in the boards and then see if it shows up, if it doesn't, test the boards and see if they operate. There is nothing in service info about adding them, just how to repair them.

Not a surprise, Ford likely doesn't have it in there as a plug and play option, but rather one where a dealer goes in and enters the option code to make it work. That way they can charge you extra for the programming. The others do similar things, like the fog lights that are options on Chryslers, you can put all the parts on the vehicle but without the option code activated they won't work.

Good luck.

It should, they use the OE boards with kits to install them on other makes as well.