Euro tail lights

joachimf · 11-16-2010, 06:29 AM

Anybody else (except me) running these Japan/Australia/Euro tail lights?

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0352.jpg

*Joe Dirt* · 11-16-2010, 08:46 AM

Link is no good... Forum truncated/shrunk down the address...

ericautopart · 11-16-2010, 10:27 AM

Euro = Ugly.

joachimf · 11-19-2010, 04:07 AM

Is this link better?

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0352.jpg

*BrianDye* · 11-19-2010, 05:58 AM

Those scream VW Passat to me lol, I dont care for them. You could tint them, its way cheaper, and looks better than most of the aftermarket tails anymore.

Beargap · 11-19-2010, 06:58 AM

Actually, I like those! I prefer amber turn signals as the 2nd gen Explorers used. Where did you get them?

=Vic=

*willied* · 11-19-2010, 11:06 AM

It makes it look more like the Expedition.

joachimf · 11-23-2010, 12:08 AM

Well, there were two main reasons behind my conversion:

#1 Europe hasn't allowed red rear turn signals anymore since 2001. Therefore if you like to register a vehicle in Europe you need to convert to amber turn signals. This can be done by using the back up lamps with an amber bulb. But you need to add an additional back up lamp externally, more or less an ugly solution that disturbs the rear of the vehicle.

Because I do like more integrated solutions I was looking for Explorer 'export' tail lamps.

#2 When I first laid eyes on a new '06 Explorer in late '05 I was not amused... It was a gold XLT. Fender lips were dark grey, door handles were flat black and tail lamps were partially high gloss black. Plus the tail lamps look like Volkswagen Minivan/Passat.

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Btw, you can get these 'export' tail lights from every Ford dealer, they are called 'Japan/Australia/Europe' tail lamps and fit '02 to '10 models. Installing these lamps is easy but separate turn signal from conventional brake/turn signal is a little tricky... bat as you can see, can be done.

Will add some pics of the lamps later.

joachimf · 11-23-2010, 10:52 AM

'Japan/Australia/Euro' tail lamps:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0353.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0326.jpg

EX-SV · 11-23-2010, 12:26 PM

Not bad. Certainly the amber turn signals have value from a safety standpoint.

Lukas2009 · 11-24-2010, 03:32 AM

Hi Joe,

what about the fog lights?
And where did you buy these tail lamps?

Harald

joachimf · 11-24-2010, 05:46 AM

Howdy Harald,

do you refer to front fog lamps or rear fog light?

The front fog lamps are as they were before, the fog light in the rear is is integrated

Btw, talked with a dealer in Nagasaki/Japan about these lamps....

EX-SV · 11-24-2010, 02:00 PM

I think in a few years, amber turn signal lens will become law in US.

Zealot · 01-08-2011, 09:18 AM

Anyone have an actual part number for these? I saw an Explorer last week on St. Lucia and it had them.

joachimf · 01-12-2011, 12:19 AM

Morning,

I think the left one is 7L2Z-13405-AA and the right one should be 7L2Z-13404-AA.

Zealot · 01-15-2011, 05:40 PM

Thanks!

*Divemaster191307* · 01-19-2011, 06:00 PM

I like them! Does anyone know how to get a hold of those in the US?

**ncranchero** · 01-19-2011, 06:35 PM

Wish they made and I could get the red/ambers for my Sport Trac.

11-19-2010, 04:07 AM	#4
joachimf Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany '07 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Is this link better? http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0352.jpg __________________ Joachim 07 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 02 Explorer XLS M/T 4x2 95 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 82 Corvette Coupe 67 Mustang 289 M/T Convertible

11-19-2010, 05:58 AM	#5
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,607 Vehicle Specs	Those scream VW Passat to me lol, I dont care for them. You could tint them, its way cheaper, and looks better than most of the aftermarket tails anymore. __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

11-23-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
joachimf Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany '07 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well, there were two main reasons behind my conversion: #1 Europe hasn't allowed red rear turn signals anymore since 2001. Therefore if you like to register a vehicle in Europe you need to convert to amber turn signals. This can be done by using the back up lamps with an amber bulb. But you need to add an additional back up lamp externally, more or less an ugly solution that disturbs the rear of the vehicle. Because I do like more integrated solutions I was looking for Explorer 'export' tail lamps. #2 When I first laid eyes on a new '06 Explorer in late '05 I was not amused... It was a gold XLT. Fender lips were dark grey, door handles were flat black and tail lamps were partially high gloss black. Plus the tail lamps look like Volkswagen Minivan/Passat. ========== Btw, you can get these 'export' tail lights from every Ford dealer, they are called 'Japan/Australia/Europe' tail lamps and fit '02 to '10 models. Installing these lamps is easy but separate turn signal from conventional brake/turn signal is a little tricky... bat as you can see, can be done. Will add some pics of the lamps later. __________________ Joachim 07 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 02 Explorer XLS M/T 4x2 95 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 82 Corvette Coupe 67 Mustang 289 M/T Convertible

11-23-2010, 10:52 AM	#9
joachimf Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany '07 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	'Japan/Australia/Euro' tail lamps: http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0353.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0326.jpg __________________ Joachim 07 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 02 Explorer XLS M/T 4x2 95 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 82 Corvette Coupe 67 Mustang 289 M/T Convertible

11-23-2010, 12:26 PM	#10
EX-SV Wannabe Elite Explorer northern California owned a 07 EBV8 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 664 Vehicle Specs	Not bad. Certainly the amber turn signals have value from a safety standpoint. __________________ S. previously owned a 07 X EB -->13 CX-5 07 IS350 08 C300

11-16-2010, 06:29 AM	#1
joachimf Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany '07 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Euro tail lights Anybody else (except me) running these Japan/Australia/Euro tail lights? http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...f/IMG_0352.jpg __________________ Joachim 07 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 02 Explorer XLS M/T 4x2 95 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 82 Corvette Coupe 67 Mustang 289 M/T Convertible

11-16-2010, 10:27 AM	#3
ericautopart Wannabe Elite Explorer Jersey Shore 1998 XLT 5.0L AWD Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,027 Vehicle Specs	Euro = Ugly.

11-19-2010, 06:58 AM	#6
Beargap Wannabe Elite Explorer Bear Gap, PA '97 XLT Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 124 Vehicle Specs	Actually, I like those! I prefer amber turn signals as the 2nd gen Explorers used. Where did you get them? =Vic=

11-19-2010, 11:06 AM	#7
willied Elite Explorer Columbus, GA 2006 XLT V8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 978 Vehicle Specs	It makes it look more like the Expedition.

11-24-2010, 03:32 AM	#11
Lukas2009 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany 2007 Eddie Bauer V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 268 Vehicle Specs	Hi Joe, what about the fog lights? And where did you buy these tail lamps? Harald

11-24-2010, 05:46 AM	#12
joachimf Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany '07 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Howdy Harald, do you refer to front fog lamps or rear fog light? The front fog lamps are as they were before, the fog light in the rear is is integrated Btw, talked with a dealer in Nagasaki/Japan about these lamps.... __________________ Joachim 07 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 02 Explorer XLS M/T 4x2 95 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 82 Corvette Coupe 67 Mustang 289 M/T Convertible

11-24-2010, 02:00 PM	#13
EX-SV Wannabe Elite Explorer northern California owned a 07 EBV8 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 664 Vehicle Specs	I think in a few years, amber turn signal lens will become law in US. __________________ S. previously owned a 07 X EB -->13 CX-5 07 IS350 08 C300

01-08-2011, 09:18 AM	#14
Zealot Wannabe Elite Explorer Plant City FL '10 XLT Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	Anyone have an actual part number for these? I saw an Explorer last week on St. Lucia and it had them. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT 2010 Explorer XLT And by the way, this is America and our flag has stars and stripes. Please get that other one out of my face. No one should ever apologize for our country

01-12-2011, 12:19 AM	#15
joachimf Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany '07 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Morning, I think the left one is 7L2Z-13405-AA and the right one should be 7L2Z-13404-AA. __________________ Joachim 07 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 02 Explorer XLS M/T 4x2 95 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 82 Corvette Coupe 67 Mustang 289 M/T Convertible

01-15-2011, 05:40 PM	#16
Zealot Wannabe Elite Explorer Plant City FL '10 XLT Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	Thanks! __________________ 2005 Mustang GT 2010 Explorer XLT And by the way, this is America and our flag has stars and stripes. Please get that other one out of my face. No one should ever apologize for our country

01-19-2011, 06:00 PM	#17
Divemaster191307 Elite Explorer Germantown, MD '07 EB Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 262 Vehicle Specs	I like them! Does anyone know how to get a hold of those in the US? __________________ '07 EB, Series 40 Flowmaster w/dual exhaust, K&N Cold Air Intake, Hypertech Programming, Steelcraft Bull Bars, Tinted Headlights, taillights and windows... CarDomain

01-19-2011, 06:35 PM	#18
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