09 Black Lariat

Yesterday I noticed condensation inside both rear tail lights on my brand new 2013 FX2. Is that normal?

kyblueFX2supercrew

I don't know if it's normal....but mine do it too.
I called my dealer and he said to bring it in and let them see it.
I'm gonna just pull them and silicone them myself though.
BTW....my third brake light holds water too.

HoustonRider

Shouldn't do that. There's a leak somewhere.

09 Black Lariat

I didn't think so.... I will take it in tomorrow

bobkyle2

Moved to correct section

Commander316

mine does that all the time.

Haccpguy

So do mine.

Ford850

It's normal. See the manual:

Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.

These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
• Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.

Lazyeye

Manual says its normal! Happens on mine occasionally...heads and tails are designed with a certain amount of venting to combat condensation build up, don't waste your valuable time at the dealer, they will just tell you it's normal!!

Butters_33

iTrader: (1)

Mine do that, too. If the sun hits the affected taillight(s) it disappears within a few minutes. Nothing to worry about.