2017 Running/Fog Lights

[CyberVinnie]

Does anyone know whether the white LED bulbs in the running/fog lights can be replaced? I’m thinking amber fogs might look cool.

 

[gixer2000]

Ive never seen them swapped but some Lamin-X 3m yellow film would do the trick
https://www.lamin-x.com/Ford-Expedition-15-17-Yellow-Fog-Light-Covers-p/f154y.htm

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

According to Ford, they are sealed units and must be replaced as a unit. Gixer's suggestion seems like it would work and for $14.95 it's worth trying.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Ive never seen them swapped but some Lamin-X 3m yellow film would do the trick
https://www.lamin-x.com/Ford-Expedition-15-17-Yellow-Fog-Light-Covers-p/f154y.htm

I wonder if they make them in clear.

 

[chuck s]

Running/fog lights? They're just fogs and white LEDs. You can set them as DRLs which I like. Check the Forscan threads.

-- Chuck

 

[gixer2000]

I wonder if they make them in clear.

Yes they do! Clear, smoke and yellow

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Yes they do! Clear, smoke and yellow

Cool. I was thinking about getting the clear to protect the fogs on my 17.

 

[CyberVinnie]

Ive never seen them swapped but some Lamin-X 3m yellow film would do the trick
https://www.lamin-x.com/Ford-Expedition-15-17-Yellow-Fog-Light-Covers-p/f154y.htm

Thanks for the tip Gixer! Just ordered a set!

 

[gixer2000]

Thanks for the tip Gixer! Just ordered a set!

No problem! We'd love to see some pics once you get them installed if you don't mind

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

@gixer2000 I ordered a set of clear tonight to protect the fog lamps.

 

[Adieu]

How good are those gen3.5 fogs anyway?

Only good for looks? Help in fog but not much for night? Noticeable change in night visibility over just stock headlights? Noticeable change in visibility over HIDs?

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

How good are those gen3.5 fogs anyway?

Only good for looks? Help in fog but not much for night? Noticeable change in night visibility over just stock headlights? Noticeable change in visibility over HIDs?

They are really good at lighting up the road in front and the sides of the road. I used them all the time.

 

[Boose]

I second Andy's post above. They are nicely aimed to really expand the field of light. Especially low right in front and off to the sides. Big difference on the shoulder of a dark road.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I second Andy's post above. They are nicely aimed to really expand the field of light. Especially low right in front and off to the sides. Big difference on the shoulder of a dark road.

Absolutely. I'm very happy with them. I set them up as DRL and as soon as I shift into drive they come on during the day.

 

[chuck s]

...and when dark they function in accordance with the headlight switch setting as normal fogs. Won't come on in the dark unless the switch is pulled out; go out when the high beams come on (unless set to Bambi mode); etc.

Big green fog indicator on the panel is annoying but if you found out how to activate the fogs you can find the line of code to kill that. Remains on the light switch.

-- Chuck

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

...and when dark they function in accordance with the headlight switch setting as normal fogs. Won't come on in the dark unless the switch is pulled out; go out when the high beams come on (unless set to Bambi mode); etc.

Big green fog indicator on the panel is annoying but if you found out how to activate the fogs you can find the line of code to kill that. Remains on the light switch.

-- Chuck

I really don't mind the big green indicator it doesn't bother me. I wish it was smaller but other than that I like knowing the headlights and fog lights are in - like when it raining during the day and wipers are on.

 

[Boose]

My 05 had a fog light indicator too... it was just yellow and under the headlight switch. I too like the indicators being more visible.

 

[Adieu]

If you need an indicator to tell they're on, then they're kinda wimpy

 

[Boose]

If you need an indicator to tell they're on, then they're kinda wimpy

not a problem if it's dark out ;-)... comes in handy if they're turned on accidentally during the daylight.

 

[Adieu]

not a problem if it's dark out ;-)... comes in handy if they're turned on accidentally during the daylight.

Please tell me youre not one of those people who refuses to turn on their lights during the day