Another Ford guy

I found a nice video on utube on installing lights on the front of the mirror. As long as you are pulling the mirror apart, this would be a simple add-on.

DK1142

Not sure if anyone has used these already, but I just received these from Amazon to do a side mirror blinker install and they should work perfect!



Price was $8.99 with free shipping - comes with four 11 inch strips (each has 15 LEDs).

PS I plan on cutting the strip to make it fit... just wanted to make sure everyone knew you can cut the excess off and it will still work fine.

DK1142

Nwahs21, those look AWESOME how they fill the entire reflector with light! Any advice on how you got them to fill in that way? It looks like you have 2 light strips - each going all the way across the top and bottom of the reflector.. am I close?

Thanks for the help!

And THANK YOU for the awesome write-up on this Bob_Mac!! Very awesome affordable mod! I still think it's stupid that Ford didn't do this factory!! Oh well..

Nwahs21

DK1142 believe it or not that is only 1 set on each side. The reflector spreads the light very good. I put them in the center.

dchurch

Just a quick note -
I just did this on my 2011 FX4. It had blanks where the rear-facing turns signals would be. I bought the signals and wired them just as described here. It took me longer than stated here - about 3 hours total, to do both sides. This included testing the wires with the multi-meter, because I had the diagram but i didn't trust it.

Turns out, the wiring on my truck was exactly the same as described here in this thread. Colors and all. I used this diagram, which I think is for a 2012 without memory mirrors. It was exactly the same as on my truck. This diagram is the same as a previous post on this thread, but it's sharper, more readable.

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FLiPinoy916

I just need the blinkers as well. Where were you able to get a pair? Does anyone have a part number? I'd like to use my existing mirrors. TIA

dchurch

For the rear-facing OEM signal lights, that fit into bottom of the mirrors, these are the Ford Part # s.
Right Side LED Blinker: 7L3Z-13B374-A
Left Side LED Blinker: 7L3Z-13B375-A

FLiPinoy916

Thank you sir. I'm calling my dealership right now........

Ouch! $58 a piece. I know there's got to be a better deal out there folks. Any suggestions?

I'll have to look around but they can get them the next day if I order but not sure if I want to throw down $120 for the set. I mine as well buy the whole replacement units for $100 more.

So I called Earnhardt Ford out of Arizona and they have the signal for $13. Only problem is that they told me it would just be for the orange lens cover and would not include the led turn signal and I would have to purchase the whole assembly. I thought it was one piece with wiring and everything so now I'm a bit confused. Where can I get the rear turn signal with led and wiring?

dchurch

Try Tasca Ford. They have an online ordering thing. Or you could try ebay, sometimes dealers list parts there for good prices.

I think your dealer may be quoting you for the front-facing orange reflectors. There are no electronics or light in the OEM reflectors. That's not the part you want.

The rear-facing signals are LEDs encased in orange polycarbonate. Each side is a sealed unit; there is no subassembly that you could order or replace. One piece each side. I can't remember what I paid but I think it was something like $24 each side from a random online ford dealer.

Some people here on this forum custom-fit LED strips into the front-facing reflectors, in addition to installing the optional rear-facing LED signals. I did both. I'm not sure which thing you are doing, or if you are doing both.

If anything is not clear, ask more questions.

digitaltrucker

can you accomplish reaching the turn signal wires to add an LED behind the reflector, via the puddle light? 2013 F150 Lariat