I actually need to revisit this as well. I didn't do a good job cleaning the corrosion off the contacts for the light and it conked out again. I now have a set of files that work great for cleaning contacts so I should be able to fix it for good this time.
If you catch it early enough it will work. I'm about to replace the high mount brake light because the leds in the light bar are burning out one by one. Best of luck!
I will be making a follow up video to this one that will be more complete. The LED lights are burning out from the water damage so I'm going to have to replace the entire strip with a new one.
Any tips on how to get the black nuts off of the bolts? My socket can grab the nut and turn it counterclockwise but it won't spin off of the bolt no matter how many times i turn the ratchet. The bolt end actually seems to turn with the nut but when I turn right to tighten it, it will eventually tighten to a stop.
Yup, the stud is spinning with the bolt. What I did is jam some locking pliers (vice grips) onto a non-threaded part of the stud and that allowed me to get the nut off. I probably used needle-nose locking pliers.
@@MazdaB3K Thank you for the advice. I will definitely give that a try. In addition to discovering water inside the light housing and a gunky connector, I found that one of the pins to the light housing broke off and is stuck in the connector so I'll have to get a new one before installing the new light. Other than that, once I can get those nuts off I can complete the repair thanks to your video.
@@MazdaB3K Your videos are always my go-to for Fusion repairs. I try to do as many repairs myself so that I can learn something new in the process and your videos are always very helpful. 🙏
Fair point. As I said in the video, I first thought this would be a very fast fix, not worthy of filming. 30 minutes later... that's where the video starts, which is why the 3rd brake light is already out. I do verbally give instruction on the removal, but that is never as good as actually seeing the footage. I seem to remember for this one there were two sets of fasteners that had to come out. One set was for the brake light itself, but the brake light was also attached to the silver panel directly below it with the Ford emblem on it. Once you loosened all the fastners, the whole assembly comes out and you can separate and work on it from there. I am happy to say the repair has stuck and the light still works. If I need to do it again I'll soak the connectors in vinegar to get the corrosion off, since that was the issue in my case.
Most any ford parts website should have this light for sale. You should also be able to visit the website of your local parts house (Autozone, O'Riely's, Advance Autoparts, etc). Ford part houses I like to use is QuirkParts and Tasca Ford parts.
Nicely explained as you proceeded through fixing the problem, thanks.
Thanks!
Thanks for that video I have the same issue ....after seeing this video I'll work on it myself this weekend!!!!!! Thank you
I have the same car buddy and I want to ask you how can I locate the light of the globe compartment ???
Not familiar with the term globe compartment. Can you tell me where in the car you would find it?
I actually need to revisit this as well. I didn't do a good job cleaning the corrosion off the contacts for the light and it conked out again. I now have a set of files that work great for cleaning contacts so I should be able to fix it for good this time.
Oh! You must have meant glove compartment. I can take a look and see how you would get to the light.
I went and took a look at my glove box today. At my trim level it doesn't have a light that I can see.
Guessing same issue here as I have water intrusion. Going to try this first before even thinking of dropping over $100 for new light. Thanks!
If you catch it early enough it will work. I'm about to replace the high mount brake light because the leds in the light bar are burning out one by one. Best of luck!
@@MazdaB3K Didn't catch early enough either. =(
Thank You very much! Благодарю, дорогой!
I will be making a follow up video to this one that will be more complete. The LED lights are burning out from the water damage so I'm going to have to replace the entire strip with a new one.
Any tips on how to get the black nuts off of the bolts? My socket can grab the nut and turn it counterclockwise but it won't spin off of the bolt no matter how many times i turn the ratchet. The bolt end actually seems to turn with the nut but when I turn right to tighten it, it will eventually tighten to a stop.
Yup, the stud is spinning with the bolt. What I did is jam some locking pliers (vice grips) onto a non-threaded part of the stud and that allowed me to get the nut off. I probably used needle-nose locking pliers.
@@MazdaB3K Thank you for the advice. I will definitely give that a try.
In addition to discovering water inside the light housing and a gunky connector, I found that one of the pins to the light housing broke off and is stuck in the connector so I'll have to get a new one before installing the new light.
Other than that, once I can get those nuts off I can complete the repair thanks to your video.
Glad I could help. I ultimately had to replace the pigtail as well.
@@MazdaB3K Your videos are always my go-to for Fusion repairs. I try to do as many repairs myself so that I can learn something new in the process and your videos are always very helpful. 🙏
Your praise humbles me. With all the videos out there for Fusions that fact you come to me first is...wow.
would have liked some instruction to remove the light assembly.
Fair point. As I said in the video, I first thought this would be a very fast fix, not worthy of filming. 30 minutes later... that's where the video starts, which is why the 3rd brake light is already out. I do verbally give instruction on the removal, but that is never as good as actually seeing the footage. I seem to remember for this one there were two sets of fasteners that had to come out. One set was for the brake light itself, but the brake light was also attached to the silver panel directly below it with the Ford emblem on it. Once you loosened all the fastners, the whole assembly comes out and you can separate and work on it from there. I am happy to say the repair has stuck and the light still works. If I need to do it again I'll soak the connectors in vinegar to get the corrosion off, since that was the issue in my case.
I need to buy same light for ford fusion 2012, can you please send me the website for the same
Most any ford parts website should have this light for sale. You should also be able to visit the website of your local parts house (Autozone, O'Riely's, Advance Autoparts, etc). Ford part houses I like to use is QuirkParts and Tasca Ford parts.