subter Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Doesn't have to do with SE vs. SEL, it's the package level. Very base SE with no package level upgrades won't have it. SE with equipment group 201A will.So I thought this was a cool upgrade and ordered the led bulbs for the puddle lights, rear cargo area and rear plate. After replacing the rear plate and cargo area lights I went to do the puddle lights and had a Homer Simpson moment when I realized there are no puddle lights on the SE model! I guess that option only comes on the SEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 One other warning. When I removed the factory rear plate bulb (a 5 watt bulb)How did you get these lights out and open? I tried carefully prying one from the short ends and it came out a little and loose but I could not see how to get it further out or remove the clear cover. Unfortunately now it won't fit tightly back in, so a tab or something may have broken but that's a different problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 How did you get these lights out and open? I tried carefully prying one from the short ends and it came out a little and loose but I could not see how to get it further out or remove the clear cover. Unfortunately now it won't fit tightly back in, so a tab or something may have broken but that's a different problem. it's a weird design, it's not your typical way to get it out - iirc you need a longer screwdriver type blade and push on the side and it pops out easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowStorm Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Doesn't have to do with SE vs. SEL, it's the package level. Very base SE with no package level upgrades won't have it. SE with equipment group 201A will.They also come on the SE with the Winter package - they're called "approach lights". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 it's a weird design, it's not your typical way to get it out - iirc you need a longer screwdriver type blade and push on the side and it pops out easily.Thanks. I'll try again to get it out and if I'm successful maybe I'll find out why I couldn't get it to re-seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtorres Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I think the lights might be part of the winter package only on SE models. I have an SE with the highest package available with navigation, but did not get the winter package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks. I'll try again to get it out and if I'm successful maybe I'll find out why I couldn't get it to re-seat. be careful, it should be easy to come out - again i don't know what the engineers were thinking with this odd ball design to hold the lenses in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Finally! Success in removing the license light sockets and replacing the 19th century bulbs with 21st century. I don't know why I had so much trouble - tried at least five times - I think having the first one get hung up freaked me out. Being an ex-hippie I'm allowed to freak out at 65! So here's some pictures showing the latch, and how to open it using a small long screwdriver. Also seen is the discoloration from the heated wire bulb, and the final results. Thanks for all the help. The manual has a brief section on how to do this with diagram but I would rate it a 2 on a 1-10 scale for being useful. YMMV. ScubaDadMiami and slampro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZ Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Nice job: where'd you get the bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Nice job: where'd you get the bulbs?Thanks. Amazon, using the bulbs others here have used. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O0NB2/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Edited August 2, 2013 by ArizonaEnergi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsaguy Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 might want to send an email to Ford corporate or show/mention the overheated lens housing to your dealer next time so they put it on their "to fix/redesign" list to avoid early failures with other users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Finally! Success in removing the license light sockets and replacing the 19th century bulbs with 21st century. I don't know why I had so much trouble - tried at least five times - I think having the first one get hung up freaked me out. Being an ex-hippie I'm allowed to freak out at 65! So here's some pictures showing the latch, and how to open it using a small long screwdriver. Also seen is the discoloration from the heated wire bulb, and the final results. Thanks for all the help. The manual has a brief section on how to do this with diagram but I would rate it a 2 on a 1-10 scale for being useful. YMMV. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Finally! Success in removing the license light sockets and replacing the 19th century bulbs with 21st century. I don't know why I had so much trouble - tried at least five times - I think having the first one get hung up freaked me out. Being an ex-hippie I'm allowed to freak out at 65! So here's some pictures showing the latch, and how to open it using a small long screwdriver. Also seen is the discoloration from the heated wire bulb, and the final results. Thanks for all the help. The manual has a brief section on how to do this with diagram but I would rate it a 2 on a 1-10 scale for being useful. YMMV. License Light 1.JPGLicense Light 3.JPGLicense Light 4.JPGLicense Light 5.JPGLicense Light 6.JPGDetails like this help a lot. Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Challenge? Lots of good info here. Can someone create a little spread sheet showing all of these 'mods' and maybe start a thread in the 'lights' header (or 'mods' header?) with it. Too much good info to be lost in 'general discussion' here. Say, light category, existing part, existing wattage, option 1 light & wattage, option 2 light & wattage........................ I may, if no one jumps in, but won't have time very soon, and I don't have a great handle on this. Nick Edited August 9, 2013 by C-MaxSeattle ScubaDadMiami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 i'm looking to upgrade my headlamps to a brighter and bluer bulb...iirc one side is a major PITA to remove. i know there's retrofit aftermarket HID's, but from what i read since ours isn't projector headlights it will look like crap...and surprise why Ford didn't do that, but instead have those stupid 7 color selectable mood lighting. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Can this thread be moved to 'lights' or 'mods'??? Nick wab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Can this thread be moved to 'lights' or 'mods'??? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 This is singularly unhelpful. robertiv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 This is singularly unhelpful. lighten up dude, i was the OP to help people out on the puddle light install...some people are just too serious :happy feet: robertiv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Has anyone replaced the footwell bulbs? Looking at the manual, it says dealer install but looking at them compared to the trunk and license plate bulbs, they look the same W5W. I know they are already LED, but since I didn't get the SEL or optional ambient lights, it would be nice to throw in some blue LEDs, like these:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00813YLZS/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2NVTMB910FXUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Has anyone replaced the footwell bulbs? Looking at the manual, it says dealer install but looking at them compared to the trunk and license plate bulbs, they look the same W5W. I know they are already LED, but since I didn't get the SEL or optional ambient lights, it would be nice to throw in some blue LEDs, like these:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00813YLZS/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2NVTMB910FXUT certainly doesn't hurt to give it a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 certainly doesn't hurt to give it a try?Yup - was just checking if anyone else knew while I wait for them to arrive :) I'll post back how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Update on the footwell bulbs. They're just the usual incandescent W5Ws found in the license plate lights, not LED per the manual. My guess is they're talking about the overheads. Anyway, access was ok and the blue LEDs I ordered in my previous post look good and are a far better quality than those ones on Amazon for the license plate. I'll post a pic later when it's dark. Not quite the stock ambient lights, but a relatively simple change for us SE owners and the blue looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdiesel1 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) I just upgraded my puddle lamps and lic. plate lamps with LED's. I noticed they stay on very dim for awhile afterthe door(s) are closed. The puddle lamps turn off sooner than the lic. plate lamps. Must be the diode keepingthe voltage from draining off ??? They eventually turn completely off :waiting: Edited September 25, 2013 by drdiesel1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I just upgraded my puddle lamps and lic. plate lamps with LED's. I noticed they stay on very dim for awhile afterthe door(s) are closed. The puddle lamps turn off sooner than the lic. plate lamps. Must be the diode keepingthe voltage from draining off ??? They eventually turn completely off :waiting: yeah that seems to be a common thing with other cars too, i'm not sure why it does that exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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