2005 rear tail lights swap

[19ninety15expo]

Looking into some new rear taillights. All the aftermarket 2005 ford expedition taillights out there are kinda outdated/cheesy. Came across the 2007 ford expedition taillights which have a more modern/clean look to them. And they look like the same shape as the 05. Has anyone been successful with this swap?

 

[JuniorExp03EB]

2gen didnt get too much love from aftermarket makers. im sure you cant fab something to fit. as far as bolt in. i would say no. and Merry Christmas

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[doodlebugs-93]

this is why I love my 02 Eddie Bauer I went to ebay.com and typed in 2002 ford expedition led tail lights and 10 pages came up and when I typed in 2005 ford expedition 10 pages
came up you might want to check on ebay that's where my led tail lights came from. here is a pic of my led tail lights from ebay. hopefully this will give you a idea good luck.

 

[JuniorExp03EB]

im wondering if even alibaba or aliexpress might have some.

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[windyshakydrivr]

+1 on all the aftermarket choices, prolly get what you pay for but these tail lights been almost a year and subtly update the look. Added the high mounted brake light that matches paint.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2006-Expedition-Clear-Replacement-Tail-Lights-Brake-Lamps-Chrome/301581433025?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXBHYJ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[19ninety15expo]

+1 on all the aftermarket choices, prolly get what you pay for but these tail lights been almost a year and subtly update the look. Added the high mounted brake light that matches paint.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2006-Expedition-Clear-Replacement-Tail-Lights-Brake-Lamps-Chrome/301581433025?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXBHYJ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I've been to both ebay and Amazon and those are the lights that I'm talking about that look dated/cheesy. No offense. If you like that look. But I'm looking for something a little more modern yet clean. Like 08-17 Expedition taillights since the dimensions and brackets look identical. I'm thinking of ordering a set of and test fitting and if it doesnt fit return it. If anyone has tried this please lmk

 

[JuniorExp03EB]

I've been to both ebay and Amazon and those are the lights that I'm talking about that look dated/cheesy. No offense. If you like that look. But I'm looking for something a little more modern yet clean. Like 08-17 Expedition taillights since the dimensions and brackets look identical. I'm thinking of ordering a set of and test fitting and if it doesnt fit return it. If anyone has tried this please lmk

Yes. and yes. you may have to get a new truck...to get the modern look you want. thats all we got for 2nd gen model the cheesy tailights.

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[MasterX]

.For the third brake light, this one was impressive build quality, even came with weather stripping that looked better quality than the OEM.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXBHYJ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the Tail lights, these look very similar to those on the newer larger ford explorers i see the cops driving, just add an LED reverse bulb and your set
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IPCW-LEDT-...653505&hash=item2627fc5728:g:WL4AAOSwSNRdi-uq

I just completed a full LED conversion on this guy, even the headlights are LED. Im working on a custom grille because i cut out the factory one, and placed two 7 inch round offroad lights in the grille space. I also have LED light bars front and rear that are tied to a wireless keyfob. You can see the rear lights up on top in the second pic.

2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer, Heavy Towing Package (9.75 inch indepenent rear axle/suspension)

 

[MasterX]

Heres a frontal pic that is before i removed the grille and put in the big 7 inch lights in its place.