Map lights suck

[dpAtlanta]

Just do what I did... move the exterior ones to the inside after the holidays:

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[Adam the Lighting Guy]

The interior lighting in this car is pathetic. I am considering the Diode Dynamics bulbs. I have heard that they are hard to install and many people have pushed the the socket into the housing. That in turn requires removing the overhead compartment. On the 2018 and up cars, this is very difficult to do thanks to a change Ford made to the mounting clips. Is it possible to install these bulbs without effing it up?

I just did this. MASSIVE difference in output and usable light.

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[JetGray_Mach1]

I got mine they been sitting for almost 2 years. Maybe one day Ill put it on.

The stock light is not THAT bad really. What you doing threading a needle?

 

[ice445]

I got mine they been sitting for almost 2 years. Maybe one day Ill put it on.

The stock light is not THAT bad really. What you doing threading a needle?

Agreed, I actually love the warm color and brightness of the stock lights. Easy on the eyes at night.

With that said, everyone is different. This install is one of the worst and most finicky ones you can do on these cars though...

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Agreed, I actually love the warm color and brightness of the stock lights. Easy on the eyes at night.

With that said, everyone is different. This install is one of the worst and most finicky ones you can do on these cars though...

Just because of the difficulty I want to install them LOL

 

[Bob Lob Law]

It really isn't that bad to do! Absolutely worth it in my opinion! The backup bulb is also great!

 

[MCS]

I think if you push hard enough on the socket (and you probably have to to seat the LED) there is the risk of the side tabs letting go. I saw how easy it was for Bill in CJ's video to pop the sockets out. I think a set of C ring pliers or maybe needle nose spread open to hold the tabs in place while the bulb is inserted could work. If not, I'll be taking your advice with the headlamp and bring down the housing. I'll post how it goes when I get them.

If you mess it up on yours let me know and I'll bring mine by and you can do mine next!!!!

Actually, I'm hunting for a bodyshop in my area to get my grill inserts swapped. The guys I usually go to haven't responded to my RFQ lol

 

[StangTime]

If you mess it up on yours let me know and I'll bring mine by and you can do mine next!!!!

Actually, I'm hunting for a bodyshop in my area to get my grill inserts swapped. The guys I usually go to haven't responded to my RFQ lol

Haha sure thing Michael. We can do your grille swap while you're here too.

Actually it's not hard, just time consuming. There are a lot of screws to remove.

 

[Stangfan3]

The interior lighting in this car is pathetic. I am considering the Diode Dynamics bulbs. I have heard that they are hard to install and many people have pushed the the socket into the housing. That in turn requires removing the overhead compartment. On the 2018 and up cars, this is very difficult to do thanks to a change Ford made to the mounting clips. Is it possible to install these bulbs without effing it up?

I installed them in my ‘23. You have to pull the entire housing down. Steeda has a good video. Just be careful it feels like you are going to break the whole thing. You can’t install them by just popping off the covers

 

[Adam the Lighting Guy]

I got mine they been sitting for almost 2 years. Maybe one day Ill put it on.

The stock light is not THAT bad really. What you doing threading a needle?

It really is bad with 50 something year old eyes & I use the car for work, and I work at night often.

 

[Torinate]

Haha sure thing Michael. We can do your grille swap while you're here too.

Actually it's not hard, just time consuming. There are a lot of screws to remove.

Hey. I want in too! I’ve had the bulbs for 2 years as well but keep putting it off. I’ll let you do it after yours and Michael’s lol. Just to work out any kinks…

 

[StangTime]

Hey. I want in too! I’ve had the bulbs for 2 years as well but keep putting it off. I’ll let you do it after yours and Michael’s lol. Just to work out any kinks…

LOL! You guys

 

[MCS]

Haha sure thing Michael. We can do your grille swap while you're here too.

Actually it's not hard, just time consuming. There are a lot of screws to remove.

I’ve been debating on seeing if I can squeeze a product like this into my tiny garage. The body shop quoted me 4 bills last year for this. I’m sure there are videos on how to do it somewhere.

 

[the_scotsman]

I put cheapo eBay ones in, made a HUGE difference. THey're actually usable now. Original on the left.

 

[POJ 1]

I changed out all the internal lights on my Gt and then on the Bullitt.
I was too scared after looking at the glovebox light issue so each time I just took the cars to an auto electrician who did it all in 5 mins flat with no stress and drama

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