Tail light condensation
08-24-2013, 09:56 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Tail light condensation
I have a 2010 screw. If there's any kind of moisture or humidity present, one of the tail lights gets condensation inside. Is there a fix for this? Would it be warranted?
Thanks.
Thanks.
08-24-2013, 10:11 PM
#2
One Clean Machine
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08-24-2013, 10:22 PM
#4
Ha! Found it, apparently page 86
This is from the manual on page 86:
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.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• 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.
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.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• 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.
08-24-2013, 10:33 PM
#5
One Clean Machine
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09-19-2013, 02:29 PM
#7
Junior Member
A few weeks ago, I took my truck to my dealer for some condensation and about a 0.5 to 0.75 inch of water collecting at the bottom of my left taillight. Ford denied the warranty claim. So I returned my truck to my dealer today so's they can supposedly get some more detailed pics of the taillight and resubmit the claim. We'll see what happens.
I shelled out some major $$$$ for my new ride--you'd think Ford or the dealer could just put in a new taillight assembly and have done with it! It's less than five months old, FFS!
I shelled out some major $$$$ for my new ride--you'd think Ford or the dealer could just put in a new taillight assembly and have done with it! It's less than five months old, FFS!
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09-19-2013, 05:25 PM
#8
Goofball
My right rear had condensation in it and I pointed it out the condensation to the dealer when I was getting the 3rd brake light replaced because that was leaking too. Dealer took some pics of it and called back to say Ford approved it. The truck was 3 weeks old.
09-20-2013, 09:59 AM
#9
Junior Member
A few weeks ago, I took my truck to my dealer for some condensation and about a 0.5 to 0.75 inch of water collecting at the bottom of my left taillight. Ford denied the warranty claim. So I returned my truck to my dealer today so's they can supposedly get some more detailed pics of the taillight and resubmit the claim. We'll see what happens.
I shelled out some major $$$$ for my new ride--you'd think Ford or the dealer could just put in a new taillight assembly and have done with it! It's less than five months old, FFS!
I shelled out some major $$$$ for my new ride--you'd think Ford or the dealer could just put in a new taillight assembly and have done with it! It's less than five months old, FFS!
