Headlights too bright on dim causing me to get stopped
Cargo Master
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LOL Epic...I thought that was you! I haven't seen one of your videos since you did the one about adding the compressor and air tank to your truck. 
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From: Weatherford Texas.
Interesting article on the news today saying the Truck headlights are too dim to light the road properly, but too bright for other drivers, how can they be both. They didn,t test the Superduty
http://abcnews.go.com/US/pickup-truc...ry?id=43018417
http://abcnews.go.com/US/pickup-truc...ry?id=43018417
Cargo Master
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Interesting article on the news today saying the Truck headlights are too dim to light the road properly, but too bright for other drivers, how can they be both. They didn,t test the Superduty
Only One Pickup Truck's Headlights Rated as 'Good' in New Study - ABC News
Only One Pickup Truck's Headlights Rated as 'Good' in New Study - ABC News
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From: NH
I'm surprised the Ford with LED lights anyway was considered a poor performer. The Super Duty uses exactly the same LED elements and optics, just positioned a little bit differently. I find them to be very smooth and well distributed brightness, although a little extra reach would be nice.
I've driven many different vehicles. Range Rovers with "twin pocket" headlamps were excellent, the last Land Rover LR3 we had with bi-xenon lights was very good as well. Also had Audi with xenon lights, BMW w/ xenon, and Mercedes with halogens. Also have a Lincoln with bi-xenon and adaptive / cornering. The Super Duty is easily up in the running with the best of these vehicles.
Why didn't the Ford get credit for its auto high beams?
I've driven many different vehicles. Range Rovers with "twin pocket" headlamps were excellent, the last Land Rover LR3 we had with bi-xenon lights was very good as well. Also had Audi with xenon lights, BMW w/ xenon, and Mercedes with halogens. Also have a Lincoln with bi-xenon and adaptive / cornering. The Super Duty is easily up in the running with the best of these vehicles.
Why didn't the Ford get credit for its auto high beams?
Cargo Master
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From: Western New York
I'm surprised the Ford with LED lights anyway was considered a poor performer. The Super Duty uses exactly the same LED elements and optics, just positioned a little bit differently. I find them to be very smooth and well distributed brightness, although a little extra reach would be nice.
I've driven many different vehicles. Range Rovers with "twin pocket" headlamps were excellent, the last Land Rover LR3 we had with bi-xenon lights was very good as well. Also had Audi with xenon lights, BMW w/ xenon, and Mercedes with halogens. Also have a Lincoln with bi-xenon and adaptive / cornering. The Super Duty is easily up in the running with the best of these vehicles.
Why didn't the Ford get credit for its auto high beams?
I've driven many different vehicles. Range Rovers with "twin pocket" headlamps were excellent, the last Land Rover LR3 we had with bi-xenon lights was very good as well. Also had Audi with xenon lights, BMW w/ xenon, and Mercedes with halogens. Also have a Lincoln with bi-xenon and adaptive / cornering. The Super Duty is easily up in the running with the best of these vehicles.
Why didn't the Ford get credit for its auto high beams?
Cargo Master
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From: Western New York
Thanks. Seems like every time I try to rep someone I get the same answer. It is the thought that counts. Thanks!
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As a footnote, I was perusing the owners manual (again) and there is a note that if you change the ride height of the truck it will effect the operation of the Auto dimming feature. I'm wondering if this is corrected when the headlights are re-aimed?
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No, it is not. There is a camera in the front windshield which looks for headlights, taillights, or streetlights in order to dim the headlights. The owner's manual points out that a lift will also lift the camera, making the angle different for viewing the above mentioned lights...and possibly causing a loss of accuracy.