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I have not purchased the FP ones yet since I'm doing a few others things first as I bought some renegade ones before these became available or announced the Ice White addition, however, I have a couple times have had a little bit of condensation in them a few times. I have not seen any standing water though and it is normal to get a little bit of condensation at times.
As long as you don't get standing water in them usually that stuff dries out. Don't try taking them out and blowing air in or anything cause it won't help anymore than just keeping the lights on and driving the car or letting it dry themselves out.
As long as you don't get standing water in them usually that stuff dries out. Don't try taking them out and blowing air in or anything cause it won't help anymore than just keeping the lights on and driving the car or letting it dry themselves out.
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What sort of water exposure has the car had? Rain, pressure washer, car-wash, etc?
I have these lights but I park inside and I haven't washed my car since installing them.
I have these lights but I park inside and I haven't washed my car since installing them.
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I had a set of aftermarket lights that came with a paper that explained some condensation is normal, just not standing water. Any non oem light I have used/tried all got some sort of condensation at some point.
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Maybe avoid the touchless wash for a while. See if it clears up.
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Agreed. Is it just the drivers side? This is a bit of a pain but you could remove it and check the plug on the back where the wires go through the plastic. Have a look for anything that looks like a seam open or crack.
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FP isnt OEM they are still considered aftermarket.
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So they are do not come from the same source as the red OEM parts? I thought these were legit "Ford" parts?
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FP says, "Parts are designed, engineered, and developed to rigorous Ford OE standards." So I'm sure some parts are made in the same factories, but not all. I can tell you the clear plastic shell the FP lights are not as thick as the red oem.
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These clear lamps are standard on our Australian Mustangs, and yes, some condensation does appear at times. It goes away.
From the Australian Mustang Service Manual for my 2017 GT:
"Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps.
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air 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 fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine 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: • The presence of a fine mist (no streaks, drip marks or large droplets). • A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens. Examples of unacceptable condensation are: • A water puddle inside the lamp. • Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens. If you see any unacceptable condensation, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer "
From the Australian Mustang Service Manual for my 2017 GT:
"Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps.
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air 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 fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine 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: • The presence of a fine mist (no streaks, drip marks or large droplets). • A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens. Examples of unacceptable condensation are: • A water puddle inside the lamp. • Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens. If you see any unacceptable condensation, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer "
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I'm pretty certain that's perfectly normal, and goes away with the lights being on for a few minutes. They're engineered that way, they allow air to move through them IIRC.
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