Headlights suck
5th Wheeling
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Purchase outright or save up and purchase the OEM LED headlights.
The next best option would be the aftermarket headlight assemblies from Morimoto and other’s.
The third option, which is also the cheapest, would be replacement / higher quality halogen bulbs or LED bulbs.
Make sure the the alignment is set up properly with the stock or aftermarket halogen bulbs before going the LED bulb route.
The next best option would be the aftermarket headlight assemblies from Morimoto and other’s.
The third option, which is also the cheapest, would be replacement / higher quality halogen bulbs or LED bulbs.
Make sure the the alignment is set up properly with the stock or aftermarket halogen bulbs before going the LED bulb route.
Fleet Mechanic
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https://www.f150forum.com/f118/halog...=OEM+headlight
It ain't cheap
5th Wheeling
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Holey moley, that is a lot of work. Think I go with 2018+ Ford F-150 Low Beam LED Headlight Bulbs Upgrade with V.4
Fleet Mechanic
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From: N. Texas
Holey moley, that is a lot of work. Think I go with 2018+ Ford F-150 Low Beam LED Headlight Bulbs Upgrade with V.4
BUT first. Take the time to properly adjust your headlights. They come from the factory "close enough".......... Same as front end alignment. Neither is great from the factory. Once I adjusted my headlights, they were 100% better. I'm still running the stock factory halogens after 86K miles.
Cargo Master
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From: N. Illinois
In my view, we have DRIVING LIGHTS, not FOG LIGHTS. Driving are white. Dogs are amber or yellow. Factory white lights provided in the bumpers or lower valance today are useless in heavy fog or snow. They are only good for driving.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Abilene TX.
TJ
5th Wheeling
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From: California
We replaced our halogen bulbs with these (there is a slightly different part for the high beam). They use about 1/3 the power (16 watts versus 55 watts), and more than twice the light (2500 lumens versus 1000 lumens), and are pure white 6000K. They don't use any fans and fit inside the housing without any modifications whatever. Very easy to do, and make a stupendous difference.
5th Wheeling
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These all seem to fit. Anymore suggestions?
Diode Dynamics
SL1 LED 1630 lumens per bulb
Headlight Revolution
2018+ Ford F-150 SV.4 LED (Low Beam) -->2630 lux
GTR Lighting CSP Mini LED Headlights, H11 / H16 Bulbs -->2,500 Lumen
2018-2019 Ford F150 Ultra 2 LED Low Beam Bulbs -->3350lm
Diode Dynamics
SL1 LED 1630 lumens per bulb
Headlight Revolution
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GTR Lighting CSP Mini LED Headlights, H11 / H16 Bulbs -->2,500 Lumen
2018-2019 Ford F150 Ultra 2 LED Low Beam Bulbs -->3350lm
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Logistics Pro
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From: Sun River St. George
I did the Halogen bulb upgrade including parking lights yesterday. Last night driving home I tried the new lights. Very pleased with the outcome. I turned on the fog lights for the first time and I am impressed how they light up the shoulder of the road. All in all a very worth while upgrade. I used a Dremel with abrasive wheel and a tool (looks like a drill bit) to modify the bulb fasteners. Youtube has several demos on how to do this. I removed the entire headlight assembly so I could work standing upright and see what I was doing. This procedure is also clearly explained on a couple of youtube videos. This was actually a fun project with the expected outcome. I did buy a spare set of fog lights incase the H11 melts the lenses.
5th Wheeling
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I asked Headlight Revolution :"These all seem to be rated for my truck. which is best? Are they DOT approved?
2018+ Ford F-150 SV.4 LED (Low Beam) -->2630 lux
GTR Lighting CSP Mini LED Headlights, H11 / H16 Bulbs -->2,500 Lumen
2018-2019 Ford F150 Ultra 2 LED Low Beam Bulbs -->3350lm"
This was there response:
"No aftermarket LED drop in bulb will be DOT approved. In terms of performance the Ultra 2 bulbs will be the best output possible from an LED bulb."
Just updating this post with what I have found. Still trying to decide what is the best light upgrade without blinding other drivers.
2018+ Ford F-150 SV.4 LED (Low Beam) -->2630 lux
GTR Lighting CSP Mini LED Headlights, H11 / H16 Bulbs -->2,500 Lumen
2018-2019 Ford F150 Ultra 2 LED Low Beam Bulbs -->3350lm"
This was there response:
"No aftermarket LED drop in bulb will be DOT approved. In terms of performance the Ultra 2 bulbs will be the best output possible from an LED bulb."
Just updating this post with what I have found. Still trying to decide what is the best light upgrade without blinding other drivers.
Posting Guru
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From: Freehold
I’ve seen many F150 now with LED bulbs in them. They look and perform well. When you go online and look at cutoff patterns, the OEM housing performs well with them.
And once again, aim the headlights before you do anything. They are either pre set before assembly, or not adjusted at all. Made a huge difference in my truck, enough to keep the factory bulbs. I drive dark, hilly, deer infested roads. I even had a porcupine waddle out in front of me last week, that is one hard to see animal at night!
However, when the OEMs go (they’re beginning to dim now after 4 years) they will be replaced by LED.
And once again, aim the headlights before you do anything. They are either pre set before assembly, or not adjusted at all. Made a huge difference in my truck, enough to keep the factory bulbs. I drive dark, hilly, deer infested roads. I even had a porcupine waddle out in front of me last week, that is one hard to see animal at night!
However, when the OEMs go (they’re beginning to dim now after 4 years) they will be replaced by LED.
Posting Guru
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From: Freehold
People dont know what bad lights are till they drive an old bullnose F series or a sealed beam E series..driving with brights on people donrt even flash ya cause the brights are as bright as most peoples regular lights!
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Why guess with Amazon. Try F150 LEDs or Headlight Revolution. Both have bulbs available that are tested and proven in the OEM housings. They’re more expensive, but you know they’ll fit and function correctly.