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2022 Ranger Tail Light Mysterious Crack

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Wait, so on a brand new Ford Ranger, the electronics overheated, causing a burn mark AND that caused a crack allowing water in??? Surely this is a safety issue and Ford should of course be notified by the dealership during the replacement procedure. Who else should be notified? NHTSA, IIHS? A defect like this is serious business. Thank the dealership for documenting there is no external damage. This reinforces that the resulting issue is from a defect and not abuse/misuse/accident.
Where are you getting this sequence of events? Obviously the crack occured first. We just don’t know who or how. It would not take much of a impact to do, just because there is no marking does not mean there was a defect.
I find it difficult to tender useful commentary on this and similar threads as we obviously don't know all of the facts. Warranty- Insurance-Small Claims Court: one will pay.
Agreed need more facts. But looks like not warranty and who are you going to take to small claims? Only leaves insurance or your pockat.
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OP hasn’t responded to questions of details. I was wondering if it was the passenger side taillight. Numerous people have reported ( at least on 22’s ) that the mounting holes seem off . Allowing for no gap at bottom of light and light making contact with fender. Mine was this way and I massaged the holes to give me a gap. If it was in contact it could possibly put stress on the light housing and possibly cause a crack. But OP hasn’t given any details so speculation abounds.
 

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Where are you getting this sequence of events? Obviously the crack occured first. We just don’t know who or how. It would not take much of a impact to do, just because there is no marking does not mean there was a defect.

Agreed need more facts. But looks like not warranty and who are you going to take to small claims? Only leaves insurance or your pockat.
This is how I would approach it.
You know, there is a process for inspecting windshields where they run a ballpoint pen along the crack and feel for a divot. On my F-150 the windshield cracked on the inside. The Ford tech still had to record himself running the pen on the outside of the windshield. The big guy will do everything they can to get out of this. Not saying Ford should roll over and cover everything. Just tired of the PFO approach.
 

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This is how I would approach it.
You know, there is a process for inspecting windshields where they run a ballpoint pen along the crack and feel for a divot. On my F-150 the windshield cracked on the inside. The Ford tech still had to record himself running the pen on the outside of the windshield. The big guy will do everything they can to get out of this. Not saying Ford should roll over and cover everything. Just tired of the PFO approach.
Not sure what a cracked windshield has to do with a cracked plastic taillight. But, if that's how your looking it it.
 

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Not sure what a cracked windshield has to do with a cracked plastic taillight. But, if that's how your looking it it.
You really not sure sure? I didn’t think it was that big of a jump. My point is, Ford is so tied up in their process for skirting responsibility, they will have a guy trace a crack on the outside of the windshield, even though it is on the inside of the windshield. With laminated glass, that’s two separate pieces. Oh, and upload a video of it, making sure the pen moves smoothly.
So, I’m not surprised that their position is a crack lead to the issue with the taillight and that makes it the owners responsibility. Is it possible that it happened otherwise? Now it is the owners responsibility to prove it. I guess that’s how it works when the stakeholder is the one with the final decision. In my mind, stuff like this requires an independent third party. All of this is only my opinion. With what info I have read, and my life experiences. I’m okay if you disagree with it.
 


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Not sure what a cracked windshield has to do with a cracked plastic taillight. But, if that's how your looking it it.
They are both cracked and a ball point pen can determine the origin of the windshield crack therefore a similar method might be employed on the taillight
 

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you have a Lariat, they are LED, there's no bulb to blow. I'm not sure how well the LED parts are protected from moisture.

Its a tough pickle to swallow, but this is the no mans land where neither side is right or wrong. Could be shipping damage, could be some asshat walking into your truck in a parking lot.
Could be a manufacture defect, or could be the neighborhood basketball star losing his rebound.

Bottom line, they are fleecing you with a $2300 bill.
thats alot of labour for a light worth half that that takes just minutes to change.
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He did state the best meth tea could be found at the nearby homeless encampment...perhaps you can find him there....
 

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Anyone else have a 2022 Ranger tail light just mysteriously crack? The tail light nor the rear panel holding the tail light shows any scratches or dings that I (or the Ford Service team) could identify as the source for the crack. Yet, I am being told that the crack allowed water to get into the tail light and THAT water in the tail light caused the bulb to blow with burn marks inside the tail light... AND also caused the rear corner sensor to blow leaving several vehicle error codes signaling problems. Again, they nor I can account for how the tail light blew in the first place based on their stated sequence above. And thus, they are saying this isn't a Warranty claim (~$2,300 to fix out of my pocket). Any advice on how to determine if there might have been an problem in how the tail light might not have been secured correctly? Thanks all.
The exact scenario just happened to me (May 2024)

my 2019 Ford Ranger Larette 4x4 – A/C, rear view camera, radio, traffic sensors all stopped working everything failed so it basically just drove. The Ford dealer said a crack in the driver’s side rear taillight allowed water that caused the entire computer system to fail. $3,207.00 is my total cost AND the expensive warranty did not cover it.

I chatted online with Ford Customer care – replied

"I appreciate you for sharing these details with me, and I wish I had different information for you. Please be assured that I have documented your concerns regarding damage caused by a broken taillight. The information we gather from our customers is used in all areas within Ford Motor Company to assist us in building"
 

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The exact scenario just happened to me (May 2024)

my 2019 Ford Ranger Larette 4x4 – A/C, rear view camera, radio, traffic sensors all stopped working everything failed so it basically just drove. The Ford dealer said a crack in the driver’s side rear taillight allowed water that caused the entire computer system to fail. $3,207.00 is my total cost AND the expensive warranty did not cover it.

I chatted online with Ford Customer care – replied

"I appreciate you for sharing these details with me, and I wish I had different information for you. Please be assured that I have documented your concerns regarding damage caused by a broken taillight. The information we gather from our customers is used in all areas within Ford Motor Company to assist us in building"
Karen, I'm curious if you paid extra for the light coverage with the warranty.
 

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Anyone else have a 2022 Ranger tail light just mysteriously crack? The tail light nor the rear panel holding the tail light shows any scratches or dings that I (or the Ford Service team) could identify as the source for the crack. Yet, I am being told that the crack allowed water to get into the tail light and THAT water in the tail light caused the bulb to blow with burn marks inside the tail light... AND also caused the rear corner sensor to blow leaving several vehicle error codes signaling problems. Again, they nor I can account for how the tail light blew in the first place based on their stated sequence above. And thus, they are saying this isn't a Warranty claim (~$2,300 to fix out of my pocket). Any advice on how to determine if there might have been an problem in how the tail light might not have been secured correctly? Thanks all.
I replaced mine twice before...Seems like alot of us are haing the same issue..They are cracking without hitting it...Frustrating.
 

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This post has me triggered lol :crazy: .

My P/S had/has an internal crack from delivery. PDI didn't catch it, nor did I...till it was too late. Luckily being internal, water doesn't leak in. First day of delivery I removed them to have them tinted and that's when my painter discovered the crack, but she had already sanded it so I couldn't do anything. So I bought a new R/S tail light, sent it to my painter, and that one cracked before I could put it back on, not of her doing. Then, when I got rear ended I figured this is my chance to get it replaced, first one the body shop got was cracked, second one was fine, but the tint was off and didn't match :rolleyes:. Soooooo I said screw it, put the originals back on since the crack is only visible when the lights are on. I then bought a nice set of used tail lights off ebay incase I ever decide to part ways, I can put the truck back to stock with no cracked lights. They are sitting safe on a shelf in my spare room lol.
 

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