Exterior Light Bulb Replacement

[Mokume]

I decided I wanted LED’s and since I couldn’t find any info online I thought I’d share my findings.

License Plate Lights: 194 (Also Fit: 158/168/12961) Access through underside of bumper, easy access, turn counter clockwise to remove.

Third Brake / Cargo Bed Lights: 912 (Also Fit: 904/906/921/917) There are 3 and they're all the same. No need for a Red bulb due to the red reflector housing. Held in place with 4 T20 Hex Screws. Turn bulb socket counter clockwise to remove.

Turn Signal/ Parking Lights: 7444A (Also Fit: 7443A) A is for Amber. You could use other styles/colors but I would not recommend. Passenger is extremely easy to access, driver is a bit of a squeeze. Turn counter clockwise to remove.

Keep in mind that these LED are directional. They need to be installed in the correct orientation. If incorrectly installed they will not illuminate, so if you decide to change them I advise you to test before reinstalling. I am not sure if this characteristic is common with all LED's but it definitely is with these Philips bulbs.

Another note; I'm not sure how I feel about the LED parking/turn bulbs. They don't appear to be as bright once installed and since there is a resistance difference in them vs the stock bulbs; the dash turn indicator blinks twice as fast, although the blinkers themselves appear to blink normally. I may just toss them, we'll see how annoying it gets sitting at stoplights. Maybe I'll install a resistor. I'll keep you guys updated.

Bulbs used for Third Brake/Cargo Bed Light

Bulbs used for License Plate Lights

Bulbs used for Turn Signal/Parking Lights

Back view of Third Brake Light

Stock Turn Signal/Parking Light

LED Turn Signal/Parking Light

License Plate Bulb as seen from underneath

Excellent post Lightning!
However I was a non-beleiver in not using colored LED's for the lamps function until I watched a you tube video.
Using a 5K white in a red lens causes the light to look almost orange, while using a red hued LED maintains the original red, only brighter.

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[SumthinSilly]

I decided I wanted LED’s and since I couldn’t find any info online I thought I’d share my findings.

License Plate Lights: 194 (Also Fit: 158/168/12961) Access through underside of bumper, easy access, turn counter clockwise to remove.

Third Brake / Cargo Bed Lights: 912 (Also Fit: 904/906/921/917) There are 3 and they're all the same. No need for a Red bulb due to the red reflector housing. Held in place with 4 T20 Hex Screws. Turn bulb socket counter clockwise to remove.

Turn Signal/ Parking Lights: 7444A (Also Fit: 7443A) A is for Amber. You could use other styles/colors but I would not recommend. Passenger is extremely easy to access, driver is a bit of a squeeze. Turn counter clockwise to remove.

Keep in mind that these LED are directional. They need to be installed in the correct orientation. If incorrectly installed they will not illuminate, so if you decide to change them I advise you to test before reinstalling. I am not sure if this characteristic is common with all LED's but it definitely is with these Philips bulbs.

Another note; I'm not sure how I feel about the LED parking/turn bulbs. They don't appear to be as bright once installed and since there is a resistance difference in them vs the stock bulbs; the dash turn indicator blinks twice as fast, although the blinkers themselves appear to blink normally. I may just toss them, we'll see how annoying it gets sitting at stoplights. Maybe I'll install a resistor. I'll keep you guys updated.

Bulbs used for Third Brake/Cargo Bed Light

Bulbs used for License Plate Lights

Bulbs used for Turn Signal/Parking Lights

Back view of Third Brake Light

Stock Turn Signal/Parking Light

LED Turn Signal/Parking Light

License Plate Bulb as seen from underneath

Awesome post!
Do you feel these are similar quality to what Diode has out? Should I spend the extra money on the leas significant bulbs or go with a similar set up to what you have here. I’ll eventually get switchbacks up front but curious if you think the brake, rear blinkers, reverse lights, and cargo light are good to be replaced with a similar set up.

 

[LightningBlue]

Awesome post!
Do you feel these are similar quality to what Diode has out? Should I spend the extra money on the leas significant bulbs or go with a similar set up to what you have here. I’ll eventually get switchbacks up front but curious if you think the brake, rear blinkers, reverse lights, and cargo light are good to be replaced with a similar set up.

I haven’t had any personal experience with the diode lights, that being said Philips makes quality stuff, I’m happy with them. I’ve been wanting to get some switchbacks also, but the prices are pretty steep.

 

[ShadowKeeper]

Anyone know why a pack of 912 LED bulbs would have this warning on it? I bought them to use in my center brake/cargo lights. TIA

 

[tgRanger]

Anyone know why a pack of 912 LED bulbs would have this warning on it? I bought them to use in my center brake/cargo lights. TIA

No idea why they’d put a warning on them but I gotta say, if you want to get some serious L.E.D bulbs I’d go with Diode Dynamics. I have them in a couple of my vehicles and they are just stellar.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/by-vehicle.html?find=2019-ford-ranger-315314&sid=ih0VuU0k7n

 

[Sandman Ranger]

OP, good info.
Only thing I suggest is better bulbs.
Lasfit.
Lasfit customer service is good.
Had a small side market bulb act up. They sent two replacements.
Bright bulbs with no hyper flash.
Built in circuits.

 

[HenryMac]

Anyone know why a pack of 912 LED bulbs would have this warning on it? I bought them to use in my center brake/cargo lights. TIA

The idea is on SUV's and trucks they are up higher and are so bright they blind other drivers. On a sedan they are typically lower and not in line of sight.

 

[Mokume]

No idea why they’d put a warning on them but I gotta say, if you want to get some serious L.E.D bulbs I’d go with Diode Dynamics. I have them in a couple of my vehicles and they are just stellar.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/by-vehicle.html?find=2019-ford-ranger-315314&sid=ih0VuU0k7n

I concur, I don't bother with any other LED's other than those sold by Diode Dynamics. They are somewhat pricey, but what price for safety?
As a reminder for Lariat owners, the high-mount/cargo lamps are already circuit board mounted LED's, at least on my 2020, they are..

 

[tgRanger]

I concur, I don't bother with any other LED's other than those sold by Diode Dynamics. They are somewhat pricey, but what price for safety?
As a reminder for Lariat owners, the high-mount/cargo lamps are already circuit board mounted LED's, at least on my 2020, they are..

And the warranty can’t be beat. Hands down one of the best quality L.E.D’s. And through the years I’ve tried them All!

“Select Products: 8-Year Limited Warranty

In addition to the above 3-Year Replacement Limited Warranty, Diode Dynamics carries an 8-year Limited Warranty on select products. Currently, this includes and is limited to all Stage Series products.

After 3 years of Replacement Limited Warranty, Diode Dynamics will continue to warrant that select products are free of defects for up to 8 years from when the product was ordered. These products must be returned at the customer's expense to Diode Dynamics, for inspection, and will be replaced or repaired, at the sole discretion of Diode Dynamics. Shipping back to the customer will be covered by Diode Dynamics.“

 

[ShadowKeeper]

Well it started out being Auxito 912 LED bulbs, I was going to buy them, but it was a pair. They had what was supposed to be a value pack of Auxito’s and this is what I ended up with. My question is, They not worth sending back, does anyone think I shouldn’t try them? And if anyone thinks they may overhead my light socket area/ reflector area, or damage my center brake light/cargo area lights? Next time I’ll make sure and double check, the Auxito was in pairs and this seemed like a value pack of them which they are not.

 

[wickedZ1]

Are we not able to swap on bulbs in the tail lights? I removed the housing and see no spot to replace bulbs.

 

[Deleted member 1634]

Are we not able to swap on bulbs in the tail lights? I removed the housing and see no spot to replace bulbs.

I know that XLT and Lariat have LED tail lights as standard. Not sure on XL.

 

[wickedZ1]

I know that XLT and Lariat have LED tail lights as standard. Not sure on XL.

I have the xlt, I just don’t see where you swap the bulbs at. There’s one main connector that didn’t want to come off and a metal plate below it.

 

[Deleted member 1634]

I have the xlt, I just don’t see where you swap the bulbs at. There’s one main connector that didn’t want to come off and a metal plate below it.

There are no "bulbs" in the tail lights. The whole assembly is an LED housing, so there are diffused circuit board LEDs throughout, built directly into the assembly. You already have LED tail lights.

 

[wickedZ1]

There are no "bulbs" in the tail lights. The whole assembly is an LED housing, so there are diffused circuit board LEDs throughout, built directly into the assembly. You already have LED tail lights.

I'm aware they were led, so are the license plate lights but I wanted brighter ones. I was hoping to swap out the reverse for brighter bulbs. This sucks..

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