After climbing out of the vehicle a few times at night to be sure the headlights WERE actually on, I gave up and got some Silverstar H13 ST2's from Advance Auto ($38.00/
pr). WOW!! What a difference. Next I'll install some 9145 Silvers in the fog lights and I'll be set.
My '03 had SS's in both high and low beams, and, after driving my '07 at night I couldn't believe the difference.
I've heard that the SS's have a reputation for needing replacement every year or so (the last ones I had didn't, maybe the guys who mentioned that drive only at night, or, drive with their lights on all the time), but, even if that's true, who cares? Being able to see is rather more important, I'd say.
BTW - Put some H13's in the wife's Freestyle too. She's most impressed.
I can't understand why Ford doesn't do a better job with the lighting. I mean, even the "lower end" Expy's cost nearly $40G - you'd think we'd get some decent lights, y'know?