Fog Light
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: Blackville, SC, USA
Fog Light
Somehow my fog light bulb exploded inside the passenger side fixture. Now I have little pieces of glass and stuff just laying around in there that I can't get out. Any suggestions? Anybody else have this happen?
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 680
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Yea, I had this happen twice in one week. If you have the rectangular fog lamps therewas a sealing issue of the socket. water gets in and gets the bulbs wet and they exploded. Ford fixed it in 06 when they went to the round style lamps. Suck out the pieces the best you can and when you install the replacement bulb, run a bead of silicon around the socket before you install the new light. Unfortunately, I didn't know this and 3 days later, my silverstar replacement bulb had also exploded!!
I'm sure we don't have to tell you not the touch the lense on the bulb etc...
I'm sure we don't have to tell you not the touch the lense on the bulb etc...
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: Blackville, SC, USA
I put a new bulb in and I haven't had a problem since. I didn't notice a seal problem, the socket seemed to fit snug. I will add some silicone when I take the bulb out to clean out the fixture. Thanks for the replies.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
From: Sunapee NH
A non-Sylvania halogen is less likely to explode. Or at least when comparing theirs to Philips or GE. Sylvania's handling practice during the manufacturing process are what causes their lamps to explode more often then other halogen manufacturers.
Trending Topics
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 11,604
Likes: 148
From: SE Georgia
the exploding problem is 90% + due to leaky housings. I agree, just run some silicone around the housing edges and the socket
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Columbia, MO
I have went through 4 sylvania 9005ST bulbs in my round fog lights. I never touch the bulb. They are not exploding but they just burn the filament out. I bought 3 of them before I started using the warranty on them. $20 a pop adds up quick.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 680
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Mr Posi- how long are your bulbs lasting? I know Ford switched to phillips on your truck since they tend to last longer than the sylvanias, but if your bulbs are burning out fast, you probably have some sort of wiring or load issue.