Bought a 2018 F-150 Lariat 4x4 FX4 3.5 eco boost 10spd Nav Leather all the goodies 58k sticker loaded with options. Headlights are garbage my 2008 F-150 with new led's blow them away. Anyone else seem to have this issue? Someone maybe swap out bulbs or something? For almost a 60k truck seems pretty ****ty for Ford to be so cheap on the headlamps. Anyone know of good replacements?

 

LOL.....Sounds like you didn`t spend enough to get the factory LED headlights and skipped out on adding the optional 502A package.

With that being said, you have three choices.

(1) Convert your factory headlights to factory LED headlights. Cost....2K-3K

(2) Morimoto has new headlight assemblies for 2018 F150`s. Cost....$1500.00 and you might need other bits and pieces to install them. You can contact "The Retrofit Source" for info on these.

(3) Aftermarket replacement LED bulbs or better halogen bulbs. Cost...Varies depending on the bulb brand and where their purchased from. This would be the cheapest route to go and i`d say you`ll fall into the $100.00-$300.00 range but it could be more or even less.

Have a great weekend.

 

Hmm. thats why I hate buying off the lot instead of ordering. Always forget to look for something guess bulbs will have to do for now lol.

 

 

The vast majority of F150 owners don`t care what IIHS has to say not to mention this info has been posted on here before.
Have a great day.

 

Really? Why do you say that about f150 owners?

IMHO, I think having crash ratings is vital in selecting my next vehicle. I rather know the rating and make that decision to purchase or pass...vs not knowing and finding out the hard way. That goes for headlight ratings.


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My statement was regarding the subject/posting at hand and not the truck itself.
However, if you base your decision on buying a new Ford or any vehicle for that matter on how the "headlights" performed for IIHS, then that`s you decision.
Have a great day.

 

 

Absolutely AGREE with you here!! Looking cool is nice, but seeing better at night is more important. If one buys a truck or car with LED or HID lights, then they should perform better than halogens. Especially when those LED or HIDs cost more.


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It certainly can play a role in my decision. Just like good crash ratings, mpg's, reliability, functionality, etc. More info before a purchase is always a GOOD thing...IMHO.

As an example: If I read that the headlights have a poor rating, then I shouldn't complain about it after I purchase the truck. It was a conscience decision made to purchase despite the poor rating.
...have a good one!


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Well, obviously the headlights didn`t play a role in your decision or you just didn`t do any research before buying your 2017 F150 because this headlight info was out and known since the current generation F150`s hit the market.

With that being said and going back to the last part of your previous reply, there is no need for you to complain about the headlights because it was your choice to buy your 2017 F150. As far as other parts of the vehicle that you brought up, i`m not even going to go there because those are words that you tried to put in my mouth or you`re trying to make what I said into a blanket statement for the whole vehicle.

Have a good evening.

 

 

I bought a 17 XLT and had the same thoughts about the factory halogens...garbage. I finally had enough and ordered LEDs from amazon to swap them out with.Ordered Kensuns for my High and Low beams and had to order Lasfits for my fog lights (Kensun didn't have the right size in stock). Made a huge change and I can actually see driving at night now. I would recommend Lasfits as I found them to be brighter and cheaper in cost. Took me about an hour total to change everything and it ran me about $160 total. The Kensuns were about $120 total and Lasfits $40. I recently ordered a 19 Lariat and will be swapping the original halogens that come with it with the aftermarket LEDs for sure

 

It did play a role, but a small one. Not enough to pass on the truck. If you actually read, I am not complaining about my truck. My words are in general to all LEDs and HIDs making the vehicle better, not the same as halogens.


...vast majority?? Hmmm, I don't need you speaking on my behalf. I am an f150 owner...and do care what IIHS has to offer. Have a pleasant evening yourself.


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