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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Question Engine compartment light?

Do all Excursions have a light in the engine bay? I've seen them (OEM) wired to the underside of the hood. For some reason my Ex doesn't have one.
Is it a simple plugin wire I could purchase from Ford?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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IIRC, you have to buy an expensive harness that has the plug for the underhood light and the underhood light assy..
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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My 03 Limited does, Mike.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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You can start your search after reading the following thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ood-light.html


There are several things they lefto off the 04's and 05's.

Underhood blanket,
cubby mat
console mat
underhood light
door courtesy lights.


The blanket and light and the door lights can be retrofitted. Ask for info and we can direct you to previous threads.

be sure to check out Jekuo's gallery in the following thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...y-05-f350.html

http://https://www.ford-trucks.com/f...d-blanket.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...sion-have.html
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:53 AM
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And, no, you do not have to buy a expensive harness. they are too easy to make. Wire, electrical tape, flexible cable sheeth, crimp ends, some cable ties, an you are in business.

Heck I did it! Run a harness to the battery

Check the link below:

http://http://rides.webshots.com/alb...ElbXoe?start=0
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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I can save you all a bunch of $. Just don't open the hood at night. That will be $29.00 please. :-)
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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my 02 has the light.. and it works too.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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The little lights under the hood are next to useless. All you need to do is get a mini 12V fluorescent shop light. The kind that has the alligator climps you attach to the battery terminals. And you have 25 times more light.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by VaSheriff
The little lights under the hood are next to useless. All you need to do is get a mini 12V fluorescent shop light. The kind that has the alligator climps you attach to the battery terminals. And you have 25 times more light.
Agreed. Better off carrying a flashlight. Got plenty of room for it.
 
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