4th Gen Expy Ditch lights?

[doubleeagle45]

Does anyone know if there are quality ditch light brackets available for the current generation Expedition? Or if the ones for F-150 will work without cutting anything on the hood or cowl area?
Thanks in advance for information and photos!

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Does anyone know if there are quality ditch light brackets available for the current generation Expedition? Or if the ones for F-150 will work without cutting anything on the hood or cowl area?
Thanks in advance for information and photos!

Welcome to the forum! I would think F150 pnes would work but not 100 percent sure

 

[PHIL NOWASKI]

I bought ditch light brackets from Zroadz and there was no cutting. Just used existing top fender bolts

 

[doubleeagle45]

I bought ditch light brackets from Zroadz and there was no cutting. Just used existing top fender bolts

Thanks! I will check those out. Have a great weekend!

 

[sjwhiteley]

Wasn’t sure what you meant by ‘ditch lights’ but it seems it’s another term for A-pillar lights? If so I used SDHQ A-Pillar brackets coupled with rigid lights.

 

[doubleeagle45]

Wasn’t sure what you meant by ‘ditch lights’ but it seems it’s another term for A-pillar lights? If so I used SDHQ A-Pillar brackets coupled with rigid lights.

Thanks - I came across SDHQ brackets in one of my searches, but was not sure which ones would be correct - seems like a lot of sites/companies gear everything toward F-150, Super Duty, or Ranger, etc. but they have absolutely no part listings for the Expedition. Guess I will just have to lean on the forum members like yourself for real-world information on what items work/are compatible with our trucks. Can I assume yours are the ones intended for an F-150 of the same year?
Really appreciate the information and the reply.

Edit - sorry, had those confused with another site. It looks like SDHQ actually has a listing for the Expedition so they go right to the top of the list.... ha! I tend to have a lead foot on highway runs, any big increase in wind noise when you added the brackets and A-pillar lights?

 

[sjwhiteley]

…... ha! I tend to have a lead foot on highway runs, any big increase in wind noise when you added the brackets and A-pillar lights?

No, I never noticed any mind noise at all. The vehicle is very quiet inside, except for tire noise (worn OEM Hankooks). I also have a pusher bar on front with lights, and don’t hear noise from that either.

 

[m3olsen]

Hi all, I just found this thread after hearing the term 'ditch lights' for the first time in another thread: https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/30-lightbar-new-fogs-more.52308/post-481095 . I imagine these aren't actually street legal, but intent is to use them on narrow, deserted roads - right? Seems these would be awesome for those of us that live/ travel in deer country. Are you guys leaving them installed full time? I know this is blasphemy but wouldn't the lights get snagged in car washes?

 

[AKDV]

I'm wondering how much glare you will get off the hood in this location. Anyone with experience care to comment on that?

 

[sjwhiteley]

Hi all, I just found this thread after hearing the term 'ditch lights' for the first time in another thread: https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/30-lightbar-new-fogs-more.52308/post-481095 . I imagine these aren't actually street legal, but intent is to use them on narrow, deserted roads - right? Seems these would be awesome for those of us that live/ travel in deer country. Are you guys leaving them installed full time? I know this is blasphemy but wouldn't the lights get snagged in car washes?

I would think they might get snagged in car washes, yes. I’ve had a driving light dinged and a big chunk torn out of a pusher bar/brush guard.

Yes, they work great to light up the sides of the road (mine are pointing slightly out with amber covers).

Technically, they are for ‘off road use only’. I had mine wired such that the spots and ditch lights come on with high beams, only when the fog lights are on, but now come on with high beams (have a wiring issue I need to resolve).