3rd Gen Tail Lights fit 2nd Gen?

[emw79]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I'm an Aussie living in the Philippines.
Just got myself a 2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 and it has busted tail lights!

do the later model 2006 and up 3rd gen lights fit the 2005 2nd gen? Looks the same shape with only bulb locations EG: reverse light moved up

did try a quick search on the forum but couldn't find any results for the expedition.

looks like they fit but looks can be deceiving

Any help is much appreciated!!

 

[SOLISIMO]

no they will not

 

[tallsville]

if i remember correctly the 3rd gen will fit the 2nd gen but the sockets are different and you have to cut the the plastic for the light socket to fit.

http://www.expeditionforum.com/f41/can-08-tails-fit-2004-expy-12584/

 

[sgtowing]

Talls is right. They will fit but there is some modification necessary. there is a member on here that did it.

 

[emw79]

Thank you!! Wiring and sockets are no problem for me. Just wanted to know if the assembly fits

 

[Christianmotox]

They are a direct fit, the only modification will be to the reverse socket that will need to be opened up a bit to accommodate the larger bulb of the gen2