Both of my fog lights are cracked. One of them is severely cracked in several places making it easily visible when standing in the front of the truck. So I was actually thinking of replacing them. Is it suggested to replace them with the same ford type. Or is there another (better) brand to use? Hopefully something that is more durable, accommodating for higher wattage bulbs, and looks good as a replacement.

All suggestions welcomed.

 

Your dealer shoud replace them. That is standard practice.
Warranty item.

Marc

 

I use the Hella lamps that Summit sells for $36 or so a pair.
(The ones for the 87-93 Mustang GT)

The wiring connector that comes on them MAY be diffrent than the one on your L, but simply put your wires on the new assembly if that's the case. The wires are connected to the light bulb the same way.

I've gone through about THREE sets myself now in the year that I've had this truck.

Later,

 

Actually I went to two different dealers and I was told that they look like rock damage (star like pattern) and that they would have to charge me to fix it. Maybe I will ask around for a good dealership in Austin (Im new here) and hopefully get them to replace it. In the meantime I will look for alternatives.

Thanks

 

On mine you could tell it was not rocks because the cracks were on the inside of the lens. I had them replaced at 9,000 miles.

 

If they don't warranty them I have a set of new fog lights that will fit a 1999-2000 with bulbs took them off my 2000 L when I replaced them with a 2002 bumper and fog lights!! Drop me an e-mail make me an offer and pay for shipping. There are still in good condition they were replaced by Ford about a month in a half ago. Barley ever used no breaks in glass. Just wanted the new style.

Front Lamps, Fog Lamps, Fog Lamp Assy, W/O Bracket(R) $94.58 $73.78
Front Lamps, Fog Lamps, Fog Lamp Assy, W/O Bracket(L) $94.58 $73.78


This is the price from Ford..

E-MAIL ME - RA6870@MSN.COM

 

i had the stock lights out the first time i had a crack in the drivers side one, i would have had ford replace but didnt want the truck held up with them for that day and then probally more the next time one cracked, so i went with some aftermarkets..



jim

 

LnD-

How long have you had the aftermarkets?

Does ANYONE with the "new" 2001/2002 style have cracks?

^%$#^&&%#$@%%$$@&^^%#!!!!

 

YES the 2001/2002 crack also mine arne't cracked yet but, I have seen them cracked also.

 

I have a 2001 L. Sorry I didnt mention that earlier. So to answer LD's question: yes, they definitely do crack.

 

about 12K miles....

 

I haven't been using mine for this very reason. I figure it must be due to the differences in internal heat and outside temp. I'm trying to locate some 9145s with ~35W bulbs, even though they will be less effective. I figure less heat will prolong their life. If I can't find any bulbs, I'll be replacing the lights with some aftermarket driving lamps.

I wonder if the cracking is being accelerated by an environmental stress crack agent. I assume the lenses are polycarbonate. If so, then brake fluid, gasoline, acetone, strong bases, and many other organic fluids would GREATLY accelerate their tendency to crack.

 

esche,
I bought my '01 L at Covert in Austin. One of mine cracked about a week after I bought it. Same story. They wanted to take a digital photo and send it to the factory for evaluation. It wasn't the heat because I hadn't even turned them on. Now the other is starting to crack too. They have a problem with the fog light lens and won't admit it. BS

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apc mkes a 4.5 projector fog light for about half the price of a ford light. it is on their website at 4apc.com

 

99Red-

Tried that site.... it's a computer company site....!

So, I tried 4apc.net.... that one worked!!!

Here's a link to the 4.5 "DRIVING" light...

http://www.4apc.net/home.htm

Anyone try these yet?

Thanx for the info!!!