2014 Ford Explorer Factory HID vs Halogen housing

wbrudi28 · February 24, 2014

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JimiJak · February 24, 2014

FordService said:
Hi gang,

I checked with my technical adviser on this issue; he states that the housings are different. They may look similar from the outside, but most of the differences are internal.

Crystal

Awesome Crystal, thanks so much for finding the answer to this for us!
Just to be clear (you know what a stickler us forum folk are for detail

), we are talking about the projector itself being different and not just the overall headlamp assembly, correct?

Thanks again Crystal for the quick response (as always!).
Jack

FordService · February 25, 2014

JimiJak said:
Awesome Crystal, thanks so much for finding the answer to this for us!
Just to be clear (you know what a stickler us forum folk are for detail), we are talking about the projector itself being different and not just the overall headlamp assembly, correct?

Thanks again Crystal for the quick response (as always!).
Jack

Hi Jack,

I'll have to reach out to my adviser again and get back with you on that one. :thumbsup:

Crystal

FordService · February 25, 2014

JimiJak said:
Awesome Crystal, thanks so much for finding the answer to this for us!
Just to be clear (you know what a stickler us forum folk are for detail), we are talking about the projector itself being different and not just the overall headlamp assembly, correct?

Thanks again Crystal for the quick response (as always!).
Jack

Hi Jack,

My adviser confirmed that the projector itself is different.

Crystal

JimiJak · February 25, 2014

FordService said:
Hi Jack,

My adviser confirmed that the projector itself is different.

Crystal

Excellent. Thanks again for all your help here. :thumbsup:

rickz07 · March 16, 2015

Hi Crystal,

Based on what I read on this thread, I went out bought genuine Ford HID headlight assemblies complete with bulb and ballasts to upgrade my 2013 Limited which came with halogens. However, when we hooked them up, the lights wont turn on. Am I missing something? The conectors are identical... I did notice that there were no fuses on the locations identified as proper for HID headlights. I put in the porper fuses but it still doesnt work. Only the turn signals work... Please help, im 1000 dollars down right now...

FordService · March 17, 2015

rickz07 said:
Hi Crystal,

Based on what I read on this thread, I went out bought genuine Ford HID headlight assemblies complete with bulb and ballasts to upgrade my 2013 Limited which came with halogens. However, when we hooked them up, the lights wont turn on. Am I missing something? The conectors are identical... I did notice that there were no fuses on the locations identified as proper for HID headlights. I put in the porper fuses but it still doesnt work. Only the turn signals work... Please help, im 1000 dollars down right now...

Hi rickz07,

I'm not a technician, so I'm not the best resource for mechanical advice. As a next step, I'd recommend making an appointment at your local dealership; I'm sure they'll be happy to help. :thumbsup:

Crystal

rickz07 · March 18, 2015

FordService said:
Hi rickz07,

I'm not a technician, so I'm not the best resource for mechanical advice. As a next step, I'd recommend making an appointment at your local dealership; I'm sure they'll be happy to help.

Crystal

Local dealership says they will not install a part they did not sell, even if it is an evidently new, original Ford part...

MarkM · March 29, 2015

rickz07 said:
Local dealership says they will not install a part they did not sell, even if it is an evidently new, original Ford part...

The best reply to that is, No problem. I'll spend my money elsewhere.

Try another dealer. It's unusual for them to turn away work. There are a few threads out there on what you're attempting.

rickz07 · March 30, 2015

MarkM said:
The best reply to that is, No problem. I'll spend my money elsewhere.

Try another dealer. It's unusual for them to turn away work. There are a few threads out there on what you're attempting.

Thanks for the answer MarkM. Their reply has changed to: We cannot do it, as it is physically impossible.

cwescapexlt4x4 · April 21, 2015

Did you ever get this resolved?

rickz07 · April 22, 2015

cwescapexlt4x4 said:
Did you ever get this resolved?

Nope. I have 2 brand new HID headlight assemblies lying around and Im about a grand down.

cwescapexlt4x4 · April 22, 2015

Ouch, that sucks!

adamv112 · June 2, 2015

Why don't you just run aftermarket HID in those factory HID assemblies rickz07?

goodfellaz · March 30, 2016

rickz07 said:
Nope. I have 2 brand new HID headlight assemblies lying around and Im about a grand down.

Any update on what happened with this?

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