Do we lose the puddle lamps (pony lights) for 2018?

On the Standard Features list that I saw for 2017, the pony puddle lights remain.

On the Standard Features list that I saw for 2018, they are not listed. Obviously not a deal breaker, but does anyone know for certain if the lights will continue for model year 2018?

marco

I hope not. That would be a near-deal breaker for me. I know they are a small thing, but it is a neat feature that adds character. Everyone who has seen those on my car has thought they were awesome. Kind of like the sequential tail lights...they need to be a mainstay now IMHO.

I hope they make them to where water does not get in them. I just had mine replaced under warranty b/c they were all distorted on both sides......Hopefully they make a better design

pike1346 said:

I hope they make them to where water does not get in them. I just had mine replaced under warranty b/c they were all distorted on both sides......Hopefully they make a better design

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My mirror glass came unglued on passenger side and within a day the puddle light was a blob on the ground. Dealership replaced both under warranty no-questions-asked and were very nonchalant about it. Must happen a lot.

Didn't Ford file a patent for an "animated" pony projection puddle light recently? I can't see them getting rid of it now after all the work they put into it. I mean, they even have the push button start light beating the same as horse, lol. Seems like they go overboard with the little details.

Reason to buy a 2018 Ford Mustang GT

Ok I think I will trade in my 2017 for animated mustang puddle lights.
Just like these: :

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:cheers:

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I've always wondered how effective those lights are at actually illuminating the ground. From pictures, it seems that the actual projected light is quite small and the surrounding area is dark. For those of you with the light, does it work well or is it more or less a gimmick?

Can't tell for certain from this photo

This photo was taken from a still of the Ford video comparing the 2017 and the 2018. I can't really tell if this shows the puddle lamps on the 2018, or if it might just be a reflection of the road line.

Slash

According to Slash Gear's photos...the puddle lamps remain...


https://www.slashgear.com/gv/2018-ford-mustang-gt-gallery/#jp-carousel-473651

Alw612 said:

I've always wondered how effective those lights are at actually illuminating the ground. From pictures, it seems that the actual projected light is quite small and the surrounding area is dark. For those of you with the light, does it work well or is it more or less a gimmick?

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I have had 4 Ford's with puddle lamps, none have been of much use and the 2 Mustangs with the Pony lamps even less so. IMHO, they are strictly a novelty item same as the MyColor for the instruments.

The OF 18 I saw at National Trail last month had the lamps. I will post a pic as soon as I get back to a laptop. I was taking photos trying to see if my overlays would fit the new stang.

And imho, I also agree it's novelty more than anything. BUT it gets a lot of positive comments from non-stang people.

pike1346 said:

I hope they make them to where water does not get in them. I just had mine replaced under warranty b/c they were all distorted on both sides......Hopefully they make a better design

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Add tint to them, it will stop water spots from forming on the lens, which is the issue

Alw612 said:

I've always wondered how effective those lights are at actually illuminating the ground. From pictures, it seems that the actual projected light is quite small and the surrounding area is dark. For those of you with the light, does it work well or is it more or less a gimmick?

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I think it's great. The projected image is about 20" from nose to tail. Everyone notices them and comments. Yes it is a gimmick, but a really nice one IMO. An animated one would be even cooler.

They are cool looking but not reliable at all. My drivers side one has been all distorted and messed up for a while. I've just been too lazy to bring it into the dealer for replacement.

What about those colored stickers for the lights?

I've seen how one can cover the pony light lens and turn their pony on the ground blue or red or green or purple etc etc.

Has anyone ever delicately tried to cover just a third of the lens with red and then the last third of the lens blue, in order to make a red white and blue projection?