Taillight replacement

[MichMan]

I picked up a chip in my LS tailight. It's not big but it is an access point for moisture. I'm likely going to replace it (yes, I know around $1000 for a BLIS tailight) my question, are these tailights plug-n-play or due to the BLIS do they need to be synced, aligned, or calibrated by the dealer to install?

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[Big Blue]

How bad is your chip? As far as moisture access the taillights do have a vent hole in the outer clear cover. It on the outside a third the way down from the top. So if its a crack or even a small hole i'd seal it up with some clear silicone and save the money, unless it really bothers you.

As far as your question about calibration I don't know. but, with BLIS being adjustable for trailer length is is possible I guess. I think the number for a new light is closer to $1200, if it needs programing/calibration, WOW! Getting up there with Lariat headlights. $$$$$

 

[Jon Olivier]

I picked up a chip in my LS tailight. It's not big but it is an access point for moisture. I'm likely going to replace it (yes, I know around $1000 for a BLIS tailight) my question, are these tailights plug-n-play or due to the BLIS do they need to be synced, aligned, or calibrated by the dealer to install?

Did you ever replace your light? I just noticed mine mysteriously picked up a hole. Looking at options and cost. Thinking about having insurance pick it up since my deductible will be less than the replacement cost.

 

[MichMan]

I havnt replaced mine yet. Dealer says $1083, still trying to get lawn service to fess up otherwise will use ins. company. You will have replace yours, thats quite a hole!

 

[caprtaineddie]

We had to replace a mirror on our Explorer (has all the bells and whistles) and it had to be reprogrammed.

 

[HenryMac]

The XL has old school bulbs. Easy peazy.

 

[Jon Olivier]

I havnt replaced mine yet. Dealer says $1083, still trying to get lawn service to fess up otherwise will use ins. company. You will have replace yours, thats quite a hole!

Yep, not sure how the hole got there, but I can't leave it too long without getting it fixed/replaced.

 

[Iancoll]

How bad is your chip? As far as moisture access the taillights do have a vent hole in the outer clear cover. It on the outside a third the way down from the top. So if its a crack or even a small hole i'd seal it up with some clear silicone and save the money, unless it really bothers you.

As far as your question about calibration I don't know. but, with BLIS being adjustable for trailer length is is possible I guess. I think the number for a new light is closer to $1200, if it needs programing/calibration, WOW! Getting up there with Lariat headlights. $$$$$

Thats a disgusting price
in my eyes thats only worth £200
what a rip off ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬

 

[Jon Olivier]

I ended up gluing mine with clear Gorilla Glue. The piece where the hole was, had fallen inside. I was able to fish it out and glue it in place. It’s not the prettiest job, but all the cracks are sealed and I didn’t spend $1100.

 

[geophb]

Can get em for about $700 on the line. Still crazy expensive though, especially if you're not the one that broke it.

 

[Jon Olivier]

Can get em for about $700 on the line. Still crazy expensive though, especially if you're not the one that broke it.

Good to know. What site is that?

 

[geophb]

Good to know. What site is that?

Tascaparts.com I just use them to get the part number then I drop google search the part # then buy from the cheapest place (including shipping).

 

[Tfcurranjr]

From Ford dealer today: “A replacement tail light after tax is $1,319.59. Since it's a special order part, we would require prepayment. If you would like us to order it for you, I can send a link to pay online.”

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