F-150 CHMSL/Third Brake Light

[Dahveed]

Are the '15-'20 F-150 LED CHMSLs/third brake light assemblies all the same dimensions as the Ranger's? I keep finding conflicting info, but they seem to be the same. I'd like to replace my XLT incandescent housing with an OEM LED model without breaking the bank.

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[VainoN]

Why not just replace the bulbs with bright LEDs? I did it and they work great and are certainly brighter than the OEM F-150 unit and likely far cheaper.

 

[Dahveed]

I may end up doing that, but if I can find a reasonably priced LED assembly I'd prefer to do that.

 

[Big Blue]

I may end up doing that, but if I can find a reasonably priced LED assembly I'd prefer to do that.

There are aftermarket LED assemblies for the Ranger. I do believe the F150 assemblies will fit.

 

[micl9]

One advantage of replacing the bulbs with LEDs instead of the whole assy is that you can get really bright bulbs or the same lumens as the incandescents , what ever you prefer. And cheaper than a whole CHMSL. I used THESE, very bright. Bought 2 sets to replace all 3 bulbs ~$28.
I also wired up the cargo lights to come on when in reverse - thread LINK.

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

Why not just replace the bulbs with bright LEDs? I did it and they work great and are certainly brighter than the OEM F-150 unit and likely far cheaper.

Would you have a source/link for LED lights to replace the stock bed light and rear lisc plate lights?

 

[micl9]

Would you have a source/link for LED lights to replace the stock bed light and rear lisc plate lights?

see the post above yours ?

And use any 194 (I think) LED for the License plate

 

[port43]

One advantage of replacing the bulbs with LEDs instead of the whole assy is that you can get really bright bulbs or the same lumens as the incandescents , what ever you prefer. And cheaper than a whole CHMSL. I used THESE, very bright. Bought 2 sets to replace all 3 bulbs ~$28.
I also wired up the cargo lights to come on when in reverse - thread LINK.

I bookmarked that so I can get to it when I have a chance. Thanks again for that!

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

see the post above yours ?

And use any 194 (I think) LED for the License plate

thx! I did not see your link before I chimed in.

 

[GTGallop]

Do those LED lights generate enough heat to worry about?

 

[micl9]

Do those LED lights generate enough heat to worry about?

Less than the incandescent bulbs. I had them in my Frontier cargo lights for a few years and no yellowing of the lens or melting.

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