F150 Headlight Adjustment Fix! ***BONUS LED BULB MOD***
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- In-depth walk through of how to fix a non-working headlight adjuster on a 15-17 Ford F150 (may work for other models too). Also, how to modify your headlight housing for aftermarket LED headlight bulbs with cooling fans for full beam adjustment range.
I didn't explain fully in the video, but the reason the adjustment rods pop out when over-adjusted in the down direction is because the retainer can't hold the pressure. It's either a fail-safe from the factory so you don't break it beyond repair (this is most likely), or just not robust enough to hold much pressure being plastic. The added retaining washer is essentially just a much stronger rod retainer.
***PLEASE NOTE: once you do this retainer fix, the rod will no longer slip through the factory retainer when over-adjusted. This means if you don't stop when you feel increased resistance, you could break the rod or strip the plastic threads in the adjuster. Better than not having any adjustment at all, but please pay attention when adjusting.
Thanks for watching!
I have 2020 with them frozen. I did not go hard enough for the "pop," but they are slightly different. Thanks for the video, and if anyone knows more about the 2020, please let us know!
Hopefully someone here has some knowledge. Check the forums too.
I had the same exact issue with the f150LEDs. I thought about trimming the inner ring but hesitated. I guess I’m pulling the headlights out again but hopefully I can recreate your solution. Thanks again!
Thank you .. for posting this ... I am so frustrated with F-150LED ... I have the same kit and all the same problems ... huge savings finding this post ... again thank you
Happy to hear it helped you out!
Exactly what you just did man, you saved me so much money! Much love my guy!
This explains so much. No wonder my efforts to lower my cutoff line had an opposite effect. I just ordered new LED bulbs and I would have blinded oncoming drivers until I figured out how to fix the adjusters. Thank you for being so thorough!
My pleasure!
You’re an absolute genius. I was adjusting my drivers side light and heard the pop. Of course the dealership told me it was broke. (The price was close to what you said) I had another mechanic tell me the same thing. I found a new set left and right from a kid that put aftermarket’s on. I was fortunate, but if had seen this video first, I would have saved a few hundred bucks. Great video!
Wow, a genius, thanks! Glad the info here can be corroborated and happy this solved so many people's issues.
Thanks for the video it gave me great understanding of how everything works much appreciated.👍🏼😊
Great video and work around for the MKV F150 LED’s ….. very clear presentation, well done!
Much appreciated.
Thank you for the outstanding information. I just did this to my truck and what a difference. I am able to finally adjust my lights.
What a relief, still testing at night. The info you gave is worth millions. Because it actual save you hundreds.
Great Video
Thank you. Happy to be of service.
Had the same problem. Many thanks for figuring this out and posting the solution.
Glad I could help!
Great video. I have the same problem with my driver's side adjuster. Will be trying this on my day off thanks.
Thanks, hope it worked out.
Great video. I also have a 2017 F-150 with the same issue on the drivers side. I also have the same LED’s which I made the same mod to. When I get time I’ll work on fixing the adjuster. This is the best video describing this issue. Thanks for taking the time to show us.
Appreciate that! Common problem, glad I could help.
Thanks for posting this. Gave me an idea of how this adjustment works. In my case the adjustment gear that gets turned by a screwdriver got chewed up. Unfortunately the 2018 F150 is a little different. You can’t access that beige piece at the rear of the adjustment mechanism, it’s a solid piece not a hex. I was however able to rotate the adjustment mechanism like I was removing it to access the gear that pushes and pulls and rotate that with a screw driver.
Good info for anyone with that generation, appreciate it.
thanks for sharing your experience
I'm here for ya.
Yes yes I have the same LEDs had to do the exact same thing. Too bad they tell you this when you buy them. Nice job man 💯
They do have a video on their website showing how to do this, but didn't exactly make it obvious this was necessary when purchasing.
Anyone know if the adjuster piece can be removed on a 2019? I have this problem but can't see if the adjuster is able to be removed, and haven't found anything online for my setup.
Not sure about the '19. Another commenter had something to say about that generation below. Might be able to tell you more.
how do you adjust the high beam ?
High beam housing is non-adjustable.