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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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On my new '18 Lariat 502A, I know that the headlights and tails are LED. Are there any standard bulbs left?

I'm specifically wondering about backup lights and license plate lights, but if there's a complete list somewhere I'd like to see it.

If there are any halogens (or ...shudder...tungstens) left, I'd be interested in replacing them, if only for longevity.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 08:55 PM
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License plate lights are not LED. Not sure about back ups??
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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If your tail lights are LED so are the back up lights.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 09:24 PM
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On the 2015 license plate and fog (I think the fog are now) on the exterior. The interior I think it is just the mirrors.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 09:34 PM
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Back license plate lights are not led.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks for the replies. It looks like just the plate lights need to be replaced.

I'm guessing I should look for around 6000k to match the others.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 10:51 PM
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Get the Philips 194 LED bulbs. The seem to be the most durable. Lots of others tend to flicker. The Philips bulbs are bright as heck too. I put a small vinyl cover over half my lens on each side so they don't light up my whole tailgate. Otherwise perfect.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DK15Lariat
Get the Philips 194 LED bulbs.
On order from Amazon...

Thanks
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DK15Lariat
Get the Philips 194 LED bulbs. The seem to be the most durable. Lots of others tend to flicker. The Philips bulbs are bright as heck too. I put a small vinyl cover over half my lens on each side so they don't light up my whole tailgate. Otherwise perfect.
I hated how the license plate lights lit up the tailgate so I did the "Super Duty license plate light housing mod"' > https://www.f150forum.com/f118/f250-...lights-376757/
The Super Duty license plate light housings have LED lights.
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NASSTY
I hated how the license plate lights lit up the tailgate so I did the "Super Duty license plate light housing mod"' > https://www.f150forum.com/f118/f250-...lights-376757/
The Super Duty license plate light housings have LED lights.
My truck's currently got 126 miles on her. If the missus catches me breaking out the Dremel I might as well pack my bags.

I'll stick to new bulbs for now.
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