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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 02:57 PM
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Default Cracks in the Tail Lights?

This is on a 2023 F150. Looks to be an issue with what appears to be stress cracks around the tail lights? Something that should be covered under warranty? One side is sort of loose too.

Brand new truck less than 3k miles.

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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 03:22 PM
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My 23 has the exact same thing on the rear lenses. Sadly I guess it's normal, seems like just poor manufacturing to me.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 03:24 PM
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My ‘22 is the same way.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 04:28 PM
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Has anyone had issues with water intrusion or fogging after this occurs? I recently purchased some take off Tremor LED tails and noticed that they are doing the same thing.

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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 04:59 PM
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Normal. It’s excess flash from the injection molding process.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 05:07 PM
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Not an issue with me. It doesn't leak, that's good enough for me.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 09:14 PM
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Thanks all for the input. Doesn't look super great but if its normal thats ok with me.

I also noticed my drivers side tail light has a bit of play in it, I assume there is a some type of clip that is loose but I'll let the dealership mess with that. Unless anyone knows of a quick fix.

This is my first Ford and for the price I'm not very impressed. It is a shame because I love the look of it.
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Truck_Boost
Thanks all for the input. Doesn't look super great but if its normal thats ok with me.

I also noticed my drivers side tail light has a bit of play in it, I assume there is a some type of clip that is loose but I'll let the dealership mess with that. Unless anyone knows of a quick fix.

This is my first Ford and for the price I'm not very impressed. It is a shame because I love the look of it.
you can try to tighten the screws, they are accessible once you drop tail gate open, there are 2 screws for each tail light.
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 11:45 AM
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Water leak? If you did not seal the things with silicone the majority of tail lights will leak. Ford has had this issue since mid 90s.
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