Headlights Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side headlight was not functioning as intended. The contact stated that the daytime running lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the driver's side front headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,700.

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1: headlight : vertical sealed beam went out. 2: yes it sure ready for inspection. 3: reduced lighting in the front driver side at night. 4 : yes, was brought to the dealership. Was told the whole headlight needs to be replaced in order to fix the issue. 5: only warning was the day before it was dim. The next day it was completely out. Last week of may 2025.

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was informed by another driver that the front headlights were not functioning as intended. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the front headlights were extremely dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with headlight assembly failures. The contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that their drivers side headlight suddenly stopped working. The contact took their vehicle to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that they would have to replace the whole light strip on the front of their vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the passenger’s side headlight was not working as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side headlamp needed to be replaced due a failure of the led screen. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred approximately one year later. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side and driver’s side headlamps needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a message to "check headlamps - see owner's manual" was displayed. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer on two occasions; however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at night the passenger’s side headlight became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure became more frequent and the driver's side headlight intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the failure persisted after switching from auto on to the manual setting. The contact stated that after activating the high-beam headlights, the headlights operated as needed. The failure recurred while using the low-beam headlights. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v097000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph at night, the low-beam headlights were very dim. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to his residence and noticed that both headlights were completely fogged over. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fogging was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and the contact was informed that the headlamp fogging was normal. The failure mileage was approximately 597.

This is a personal recommendation, I have 30 years experience at dealerships in the automotive industry and have seen a lot of changes, I see too many people these days driving with no headlights on at night, its because the instrument panel lights come on automatically when the engine is started. They see their instrument panel lights on so they think their headlights are on. A software update across the board of manufacturers should be made to not turn on instrument cluster lights unless parking lights or headlights are on, just like it used to be years ago.

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I was driving my truck when all of a sudden all of my dash lights went on and my headlights and taillights shut off while I was driving in the dark! it was very dangerous as I was on the highway and my truck started jumping and shifting weird. The traction was messing up. After taking it to the shop they told me it was the computer. I was in a very dangerous situation because of a common fault in this year model. I will be taking to a lawyer Monday. Please get back to me as soon as possible.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at night, the front low beam headlights were dim, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer ken garff Ford located at 145 hilton dr, st. George, ut 84770, who indicated that the lights were factory installed and operated as designed. The light bulbs were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 100.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight was cracked from the inside. As a result, only one headlight was functional. The contact had difficulty driving at night because one light was dimmer than the other. The vehicle was driven to ancira Ford (501 10th st, floresville, TX 78114, (830) 216-4040) to be diagnosed, but they did not know how to repair the internal crack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was a stress mark, and that the contact would have to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 1,900.

Tl-the contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. . While driving at various speeds at night the headlights failed to produce adequate light. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sanderson Ford 6400 n 51st Ave, glendale, az 85301 (800) 729-3501 where diagnosed that a light adjustment was needed the vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000. Ap.

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The headlights, reg beams, not highlights, are really dim at night when driving in extreme rain on the highway. It is hard to see what land you are in and very hard to see in general. It is as if I am driving without lights on. I have had 20 cars including other mfg trucks and never have had this problem. It is a major safety issue when driving in rain on the freeway.

F series 2019 & 2018 have a 4 bulb headlight daytime running and low beam headlight system that is always on. Very distracting and bright to on coming traffic and when this truck is behind you. Why is it necessary to have a 4 bulb headlight system that is always on?? please look into this issue, I find it distracting and dangerous to other motorists, especially at night.

On straightaway, and particularly sides of the road (not to mention on curves), the headlights do not allow the driver to safely see obstacles in or entering the road (wildlife). A standard should be set that increases the effectiveness of night driving light in both low and high beam applications. Luckily breaking has been improved and is probably a big reason this issue in not brought forward more often.

The headlights on this vehicle seem to perform marginally at best. Under ideal conditions they seem barely adequate. When it is raining and the road surface darkens or snowing and there is road grime covering them they are dangerous. I have owned over 65 different vehicles and this vehicle is among the worst under less than ideal circumstances.

Late model Ford trucks represent a road hazard to all other vehicles on the road. They continuously run 4 headlights which blind on coming vehicles.

1995 Ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlights. The consumer stated the headlights of vehicles are so bright that they cause visibility issues. Updated 11/07/2017.

Any modern vehicle with a "virtual gauge cluster" (ie no actual gauges w/ backlight) automatically has the gauge cluster lit up. This poses fatal consequences at night when the driver doesn't realize that their headlights aren't on, because their gauge cluster is already pre-illuminated. I have nearly been run over three times by other cars driving without their headlights on, but with a bright virtual gauge cluster. Vehicle manufacturers need to find a way to use ambient-light-sensors to turn the gauge cluster lighting off in low light situations, so that it prompts the driver to turn the headlights on in order to be able to read the gauges. . . . And not hit any pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles.

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(bp missing dealer) tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the low beam headlights went out and then illuminated again after a few seconds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the same failure occurred twice previously. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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I have noticed a feature on newer vehicles which I believe is a cause for concern. The feature involves automatic illumination of the dash lights which leads drivers to believe their headlights are on when, in fact, they may not be. I see an inordinately high percentage of vehicles driving without headlights illuminated at dusk and believe this feature could be the cause for at least some of these. Thank you, tim board.

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Moisture in headlights . Making it difficult to see at night.

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The clear coat paint is pealing off the front trucker around the headlight and front bumper.

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Front end collision into the rear of another truck. Whole front end damaged through radiator, hood, headlights, bumpers etc. Airbag never deployed and upon return of vehicle after repairs, I am now getting a code 42 that the sensor is bad and after research find out there is a recall on this but for the opposite reason but also now understand there are corrosion issues with the connection of the sensor also. Hope this helps. Please advise what to do, will Ford fix this whole problem and replace with a new sensor and the wire chaffing problem? thank you in advance!.

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This vehicle is equipped with div headlights. When turned on they have a distinct vertical line that runs from your far left vision to your far right vision. Below this line it is very bright and above this line it is total darkness. The line runs directly across the center of your vision. This line is constantly bouncing up and down with bumps and imperfections in the road. Extremely difficult to see. When driving through mountains, hills and low lines your vision is 100% blocked above the line. When the vehicle is driving down a grade you loose all vision to the upcoming grade. I have reported this to the Ford motor CO. Customer relations department. I was informed that these div lights were approved by the federal government and that is the way of the future. Please, have someone drive one of these trucks at night in the hills. Thank you.

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To begin with I had to have all 4 windows repaired. The mechanism that raises and lowers the windows broke. Since this was bought as a used vehicle, there was no warranty. So I pd. $150. To $175. 00 each. Was told Ford knew of this problem but since it wasn't a "safety factor" no recall was issued. I feel like this is quite unfair to the consumer. We purchase a vehicle that has a good reputation and then are told that this expense is our baby to take care of. I feel like this was very unfair to this consumer. I have purchased Fords for years with no complaints until now. Also, the headlights developed a leak and filled with water thus shorting out my right headlight,and is slowly doing the same to the left one. I have been told that just the burned out bulbs cannot be replaced,that the whole assembly had to be replaced and this is at a cost of approx. $175 to $200. Per assembly. This is outrageous. Also,there is a problem with what used to be "points & plugs" which are now a "coil" assembly. This problem developed approx. 6 months ago. According to the readouts I have gotten, the #1 plug is misfiring approx. Every ,1000 revolutions which causes a miss in the engine and was very alarming to me since I was on the highway about 200-250 miles from home, traveling by myself. So, another expense is looming. I realize there are expenses to owning a vehicle. I do not expect to not have any problems or repairs with my vehicle,but I did not anticipate this many. Nor did I expect the cost of the repair parts alone to be so outrageous. I am on a fixed income and had I anticipated these problems I wouldn't​ have made this purchase. I truly love my truck, but is there anyway these other repairs can be done for a lesser amt? I've already pd. To replace motor &rotors in all 4 windows. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Martha greenwell.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a burning odor was emitted into the vehicle as the driver's side headlight started to flicker. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the bulb had overheated and melted the bulb holder. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.

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This complaint is about "all cars" that come equipped with these new style bright white / blue headlight bulbs. And the entire secondary market where people can purchase these light bulbs to replace their existing headlight bulbs. The problem is the at night they are do damn bright, I can't tell if they are on low or high beams, I'm constantly flashing my high beams to these cars. This past week one was so bright that I couldn't see and almost drove off the road. . . . . They should be taken "off them market", or at least limit the brightness or have a standard brightness (a maximum that has been tested on real people at night). They have caused or triggered me to have an ocular migraine in my left eye, which makes it difficult to see at night, some people when they have ocular migraines triggered from bright lights have the migraine in the middle of they eye and can not see anything. I'm telling you someone is going to die because of this issue, if they haven't already. If it has happened already, no one probably knows why the accident happened, because no one is asking the question about these dangerous headlamps. Please look into this for me and the general public. Age is of concern as well, the older you get your eyes become more sensitive to these bright white and blue lights, in my mind they are very dangerous.

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I bought a preowned 2009 Ford F-150 in November 2011 with 49000 miles on the odometer. I had always complained the the instrument gauges were difficult to see. I finally investigated and realized that the instrument panel is not illuminated under daylight conditions. It is only illuminated when the parking lights or headlights are on. The only way to get illumination during daylight is to cover the light sensor thus simulating darkness. This,however, only illuminates the gauges at the lower setting for nighttime driving. The dimmer knob/wheel is operational but does not increase illumination to the level expected for daylight driving. There are at least two other complaints on this website regarding this issue and there are several other like complaints on other websites. The dealer tech was helpful, but upon checking with Ford, was told the vehicle was designed that way. I find that to be ludicrous. For instance, today, on a sunny morning, when driving toward the east at 10:00 am it was impossible to read the gauges! how can this not be a safety issue?.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the headlights bounced while driving. As a result, the drivers view of the road became obstructed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 2,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the amber lights were completely defective. The dealer and manufacturer advised the contact of NHTSA campaign id number: 06e023000 (exterior lighting:headlights) but the contacts VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 193,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford f150. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the passengers side front headlight was not working. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The technicians replaced the Smart junction box. The contact stated that the Smart box needed to be reprogrammed because it did not contain all of the features that were included prior to the repair. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer. The approximate failure was 20,000. Updated 3/25/11 updated 04/28/11.

Hid lights - they just blind a person either head on or if someone is following you. It is crazy you want to grab a welding helmet to see. Sure they allow the owner with hid lights to see farther but at whose expense? I can't see around anything with that coming at me. Also, this almost applies to those suvs and trucks that have to have 4 headlights as big as pie pans facing you down. Two halogen headlights are enough for any vehicle. How about some common sense in lighting?.

The blue headlights are problem for oncoming vehicles and should be outlawed as well as the little lights that are mounted below the headlights that come on when the headlights are on dim,on the SUV's they are the worst,the one's that are on the Ford pickups and some of the chevy. Pickups are as big as the headlight and are in some cases brighter then the dim headlights and they blind oncoming vehicles and they too should be outlawed.