I don’t think I could have done it without the video. Huge thanks! The toughest part was getting the bulb ballast loose inside the headlight. I finally pried it out.
You are a God my man. Thank you for this clear, concise and engaging video, it answered all of my questions and then some! I appreciate the time you put it into. Respect.
I just went to swap the bunbs on my 14, didn't know it had HID package, just that the yellow colour lights are not bright enough, so I went and bought a good set of bumbs and went to install them and like a schmuck, found HIDs. After watching this I just called the dealership.
That silver thing on the bottom of the headlight assembly is the ballist or driver for the HID bulb. That plug the goes to the bulb the other side goes to the ballist. You can unscrew it and see two connectors. One will be the wire from the blub the other is the connection to the cars wire harness. Ford sells the HID ballist for about $135 each.
I have been looking for weeks to find where the ballast is for these headlights, and your comment is the only thing I have found that tells me where it is, so I thank you!
How long does everything take you? How long do you imagine replacing both would take? Ford tried charging me $620 saying it would either be two or 4 hours.
I highly doubt it would take a good mechanic that long. However, if you plan to do it yourself, provide yourself 3 to 4 hours. That will allow you to not be in a rush. This procedure is not labor intensive, but it does take a fair amount of time to take everything apart and get it back together.
Awsome video!! My headlight just started to do the same thing. I just wanted to know if replacing the HID helped with the problem or did you have to change the ballast as well?
@@bryanhaese8912 I'm not an expert on them, so I'm not sure. My condition was sometimes the headlight would come on, sometimes not. Replacing the bulb did the trick for me. Sorry I can't be of more help to you.
@harold. I tried to share a quicker way how to replace these. But UA-cam doesn’t allow. You can take the rubber cap off from the headlight. I made a video where you can replace the HIDs under 5 mins. Search for it.
I appreciate the suggestion, but that method is if you have standard halogen headlights. HIDs use the exact same headlight lens, but they are mounted inside with two small screws. Then you have to unplug the HID right at the edge of the opening, which is deeper than rubber cap. I tried workarounds to keep from tearing the vehicle down, but that is the only way to do it.
I have a 2011 Limited with HIDs. I will make a comment here with the account where I uploaded the video. So you can see the video in that channel if searching isn’t giving the result. One thing that’s different from yours is I do not have the screws on the lamp mount but the same HID lamp. Wonder if you just open the rubber cap and use a magnetic screw driver to unscrew and twist the lamp in yours may be with pliers if you can’t reach. I was able to reach the lamp with my hand but couldn’t see.
Auto manufacturers may be the slimiest humans on earth at this time. And no one seems to care. They design all repairs to be more complicated and expensive than necessary.
You have halogens... basically, standard headlight bulbs. The headlights I have are HID bulbs. They both serve the same function, however, they are very different in construction as well as installation.
Driver side died. Thought I had halogens, but of course not, HIDs. Just called Ford in North Vegas. 90.00 each + tax, just labor. 205 for the bulb but the guy said I could bring my own so on Amazon you can find a pair for 40.00. 2013 Edge Lmtd
You would likely need to have the HID headlight assembly for that to work. While halogen bulbs simply turn in, HID bulb are held in with screws. HID bulbs also require a power driver. However, you could upgrade to LED bulbs without changing the headlight assembly. With that upgrade, though, you will likely need to re-aim your headlights. An LED upgrade is cheaper and easier than HID's.
@@haroldg556 I think I’ve learned a bit more. Apparently the led dim light is part of the housing, according to a Ford dealer in Tenn. I’m thinking of buying an entire aftermarket housing as mine has some glued damage anyway.
I don’t think I could have done it without the video. Huge thanks! The toughest part was getting the bulb ballast loose inside the headlight. I finally pried it out.
Happy you found it useful. You saved yourself a boat load of money!
You are a God my man. Thank you for this clear, concise and engaging video, it answered all of my questions and then some! I appreciate the time you put it into. Respect.
Thank You! I was going to change my bulbs and realized they're HID 😢. Looks like hubby will be helping me 🤪
Good luck, take your time. I'm certain you both can accomplish the task!🙂
It’s ridiculous that you have to remove the fascia to get the headlight out. But with that said, thanks for making the video!
I agree, it is ridiculous! It's a sad day when folks have to go to a shop to replace light bulbs.
I just went to swap the bunbs on my 14, didn't know it had HID package, just that the yellow colour lights are not bright enough, so I went and bought a good set of bumbs and went to install them and like a schmuck, found HIDs. After watching this I just called the dealership.
Wow, my autocorrect was out to lunch there.
@@ricklinehan3128
Don't sweat it Rick, happens to the best of us. Be sure you're sitting down when get that dealership quote.
Thanks for this video!!! Helped me a lot being in the same situation!!!
This is the exact reason I put it out there. Glad it helped you out!
That silver thing on the bottom of the headlight assembly is the ballist or driver for the HID bulb. That plug the goes to the bulb the other side goes to the ballist. You can unscrew it and see two connectors. One will be the wire from the blub the other is the connection to the cars wire harness. Ford sells the HID ballist for about $135 each.
I have been looking for weeks to find where the ballast is for these headlights, and your comment is the only thing I have found that tells me where it is, so I thank you!
Thanks mate. I am having the same issue and I couldn’t believe I had to remove the hole bumper to change the HID Light.
I couldn't believe it either. It's a bit ridiculous to change headlights.
How long does everything take you? How long do you imagine replacing both would take? Ford tried charging me $620 saying it would either be two or 4 hours.
I highly doubt it would take a good mechanic that long. However, if you plan to do it yourself, provide yourself 3 to 4 hours. That will allow you to not be in a rush. This procedure is not labor intensive, but it does take a fair amount of time to take everything apart and get it back together.
Awsome video!! My headlight just started to do the same thing. I just wanted to know if replacing the HID helped with the problem or did you have to change the ballast as well?
All I replaced was the HID. It did, indeed fix the issue.
@@haroldg556 Okay cool. I think I'll be going down the same road you did and replace them myself. Thanks...
What is a "striker." You mention it at the beginning of the video, saying "it might have a bad striker."
The striker, also known as an ignitor, is responsible for starting the light with a high-voltage pulse.
So does that mean just the bulb is bad?
@@bryanhaese8912
I'm not an expert on them, so I'm not sure. My condition was sometimes the headlight would come on, sometimes not. Replacing the bulb did the trick for me. Sorry I can't be of more help to you.
It's a very big help so thank you for the info and video.
@harold. I tried to share a quicker way how to replace these. But UA-cam doesn’t allow. You can take the rubber cap off from the headlight. I made a video where you can replace the HIDs under 5 mins. Search for it.
I appreciate the suggestion, but that method is if you have standard halogen headlights. HIDs use the exact same headlight lens, but they are mounted inside with two small screws. Then you have to unplug the HID right at the edge of the opening, which is deeper than rubber cap. I tried workarounds to keep from tearing the vehicle down, but that is the only way to do it.
I have a 2011 Limited with HIDs. I will make a comment here with the account where I uploaded the video. So you can see the video in that channel if searching isn’t giving the result. One thing that’s different from yours is I do not have the screws on the lamp mount but the same HID lamp. Wonder if you just open the rubber cap and use a magnetic screw driver to unscrew and twist the lamp in yours may be with pliers if you can’t reach.
I was able to reach the lamp with my hand but couldn’t see.
Here. Check the uploaded video
Yikes! 😮 thanks for the warning.
Thank you and two thumbs up for the very helpful video.
Thank you!
Just got quoted for this at the tune of $420 labor and $200 for the HID.
That's a bit ridiculous!
Auto manufacturers may be the slimiest humans on earth at this time. And no one seems to care. They design all repairs to be more complicated and expensive than necessary.
I’m cussing ford right now. My wife will have to drive around with one headlight for a while.
It is frustrating and infuriating. I feel your pain. There are many manufacturers that have made headlights this difficult to get to.
Oh wow have a busted one one on my son car looks like I'll need a weekend when he doesn't have to work, and it better not rain.
Honestly, it looks worse than it is.
@@haroldg556 And honestly I'm OLD and can't see that good My 3rd shift boy will have to help Lol
My cusing was putting the connector into the hid bulb.
On my 2012 you just twist it and it comes right out. No bolts holding it in. There is enough slack on the cable to get it out as well. 🤷♂️
You have halogens... basically, standard headlight bulbs. The headlights I have are HID bulbs. They both serve the same function, however, they are very different in construction as well as installation.
@@haroldg556 yeah he doesnt know that 🤭👍👍
$1100 at dealership for 2018 limited for one headlight assembly replacement
Good lord!
Exactly what i paid for and i put it in my self
Driver side died. Thought I had halogens, but of course not, HIDs. Just called Ford in North Vegas. 90.00 each + tax, just labor. 205 for the bulb but the guy said I could bring my own so on Amazon you can find a pair for 40.00. 2013 Edge Lmtd
if they have to do all this guy did that is a fair labor price. I bet they have a shorter way to do the job.🦇
Thanks for the video
What is the cost for the head lamps.
I found them on Amazon. I paid around $50 for the pair.
what size is the bulb holding the hid?
I have halogen light bulbs can I replace them with hid lights and call it a day? Same plug ?
You would likely need to have the HID headlight assembly for that to work. While halogen bulbs simply turn in, HID bulb are held in with screws. HID bulbs also require a power driver. However, you could upgrade to LED bulbs without changing the headlight assembly. With that upgrade, though, you will likely need to re-aim your headlights. An LED upgrade is cheaper and easier than HID's.
We were quoted $750
Pretty steep!
i freekin hate ford..I"m sure they designed this so we have to go back to the dealer.This bulb change is the WORST EVER!
Be prepared to hate all vehicles. They are all becoming this way.
@@haroldg556 Bullseye.
$1100 at dealership
Stealership
Does anyone know how to get to the dim led lights?
Not sure I fully understand your question, Ron. Are you looking for LED replacement bulbs?
@@haroldg556 I think I’ve learned a bit more. Apparently the led dim light is part of the housing, according to a Ford dealer in Tenn. I’m thinking of buying an entire aftermarket housing as mine has some glued damage anyway.
Just to change a bulb... jeez
Yep. Lots of vehicles these days are similar to this.
I've never buy another Ford
You're going to be pretty disappointed when you find out it's not just Ford that does things like this.
This is ridiculous
You're not wrong, but it's necessary to get the job done.
@@haroldg556 my 2008 Explorer has three bolts to take out. Why did they make it so hard
Because they don't you to do it yourself and get some revenue on the back end, after the sale.
@@haroldg556 hahah yes they want u to go to the dealership