Notices
2017 - 2022 Super Duty The 2017-2022 Ford F250, F350, F450, F550 & F600 Super Duty Pickup and Chassis Cab
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Installing bed lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 24, 2017 | 10:28 AM
  #1  
Mattsn's Avatar
Mattsn
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Installing bed lights

My XLT has the switch for the bed lights on the dash and the holes in the bed for the lights but have gromets in thier place.

Has anyone installed the factory kit themselves? Seems dumb to have the switch, the holes cut out but no lights
 
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2017 | 08:10 PM
  #2  
Tricon's Avatar
Tricon
Logistics Pro
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3,674
Likes: 51
From: SoCal
I remember this coming up before, you have to check and make sure you have the wiring harness back there, if you do, you can just plug em in, or even better, get the Recon replacement lights and plug those in.

If you dont have the harness, running a lead to an upfitter switch is probably much easier.
 
Reply
Old Dec 2, 2017 | 07:54 AM
  #3  
Joel Wiedeman's Avatar
Joel Wiedeman
Freshman User
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Nebraska
Question

Originally Posted by Mattsn
My XLT has the switch for the bed lights on the dash and the holes in the bed for the lights but have gromets in thier place.

Has anyone installed the factory kit themselves? Seems dumb to have the switch, the holes cut out but no lights
Are you referring to the switch for the top back light on cab?
 
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2017 | 08:58 AM
  #4  
Mattsn's Avatar
Mattsn
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
No. Im refering to the cut outs in each side of thr bed near the tail gate. I believe they are for lights. Mine are simply filled with a rubber gromet in place of the lights
 
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2017 | 09:34 AM
  #5  
Tom N OH's Avatar
Tom N OH
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 543
Likes: 33
From: Extreme NW Ohio
The switch for the OEM bed lights is mounted in the LH side of the bed, adjacent to the light, not on the dash.
 
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2017 | 02:15 PM
  #6  
wrvond's Avatar
wrvond
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,745
Likes: 72
From: West Virginia
The light switch on the dash is the cargo light, which is part of your center high mounted brake light.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
k4owb
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
7
Aug 25, 2023 07:58 PM
enlogik
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
2
Mar 15, 2019 07:15 AM
HankMurphy
Electrical Systems/Wiring
3
Jul 1, 2008 04:04 AM
DesertStorm
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Nov 1, 2007 09:31 AM
-Doc-
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Sep 9, 2007 04:42 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:14 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE