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Ive followed many threads on replacement headlight bulbs. I have a 2020 that I picked up Feb 2020. The factory bulbs lasted about one year. Since then I have replaced all four about two times each. I have replaced the factory bulbs with Sylvania Ultra bright each time. I have owned a lot of vehicles over the last 3 decades and have never had to replace bulbs like this. I can already foretell the replys to this thread. The brighter the light the shorter the bulb. But this is BS. Having to pull the air intake on the passenger side and nothing short of pulling the front end off to replace the driver side I am at my wits end. Is anyone else having these same issues with non LED bulbs?
I agree it's ridiculous having to disassemble so much to replace a headlight bulb. However it's no secret that Sylvania Ultra bulbs have a shorter life than regular halogen bulbs. It even states this on their website and on the packaging.
I would think having the truck apart that many times, you'd see that "nothing short of pulling the front end off" for the driver side bulb is not necessary. Remove the filler neck on the washer tank. Possibly the battery on that side if you have dual batteries. But I didn't have to on a dual battery 2020 7.3 that I owned.
I've had 2017, 2019, 2020 and now 2022 gas trucks. Never had to remove the grille. If you've worn latex gloves for this operation, I'd say that doesn't speak well of the Sylvania bulbs, barring anything wrong with the truck's electrical system.
I'll leave bulb referral to others as that generally starts a battle on this forum.
We had an 07 H0nda Accord that ate headlight bulbs. I tried several different brands. No difference. I checked the running voltage and it was normal. I never did know why it burned bulbs so quickly.
How many miles, and how often are you running with your lights on? Did all 4 of the OEM bulbs burn out or did you lose 1 and then upgraded to all 4 new Silverstar bulbs?
There are some other issues that effect bulb life. Just something to think about.
1. Vibration. Not just the "rattle over time" kind but the sudden impact kind. I had a Ranger that got rear ended several times. Minor or no damage but each time all the halogen bulbs back there would fail within a year. In using your truck does the front end get banged into things? Like plowing? My F-150 used tail light bulbs more than I thought it should. I blamed it on impact vibration from slamming the tailgate
2. Bad grounding or other wire harness defect.
3. Short cycle times, Each power cycle the filaments expand and contract. In your usage do the lights get turned on/off a lot?
I leave the light switch in the off position, not automatic. I don’t want the headlights turning on and off every time I pull in and out of the garage and I don’t want them being used as daytime running lights either. They are too hard to replace. Ford should have separate DRL’s and easy to replace headlight bulbs like my 2004 Chevy.
I leave the light switch in the off position, not automatic. I don’t want the headlights turning on and off every time I pull in and out of the garage and I don’t want them being used as daytime running lights either. They are too hard to replace. Ford should have separate DRL’s and easy to replace headlight bulbs like my 2004 Chevy.
Chevy's separate DRL's aren't something to boust about unless imitating a cyclops is the end game. If I had a dollar for every Chevy I've seen in my travels I could probably retire.
Chevy's separate DRL's aren't something to boust about unless imitating a cyclops is the end game. If I had a dollar for every Chevy I've seen in my travels I could probably retire.
For sure. I had an elderly friend that owned 2004 and 2012 Chevys. I can't tell you how many times I replaced DRL bulbs in those. And yes, there sure seem to be a lot of one eyed trucks out there.
I would think having the truck apart that many times, you'd see that "nothing short of pulling the front end off" for the driver side bulb is not necessary. Remove the filler neck on the washer tank. Possibly the battery on that side if you have dual batteries. But I didn't have to on a dual battery 2020 7.3 that I owned.
I've had 2017, 2019, 2020 and now 2022 gas trucks. Never had to remove the grille. If you've worn latex gloves for this operation, I'd say that doesn't speak well of the Sylvania bulbs, barring anything wrong with the truck's electrical system.
I'll leave bulb referral to others as that generally starts a battle on this forum.
With a diesel, you need to pretty much disassemble the front end of the truck to get to the headlight bulbs. Gassers have significantly more room up front.
