Hello. First post here. We've had our 17 Explorer XLT for 3 weeks or so. Traded a 15 Limited bought used. Only had that 2 years. Only mod I did was LED fog lights. The 17 has LED head & fog but I waned to change some of the other bulbs out. First I did the rear plate and backup lights. I used Phillips 194 LED for the plate. Backups became Sylvania 7440 LED's. Much brighter backup vision. I don't see a problem with the lights on the plate.
I read all posts in this thread because I wasn't sure how to access the map lihis without damaging anything. Finally popped the clear lens out. I found it easier to completely remove the tin deflector rather than bend it out of the way. Popped out existing bulbs, inserted the LED's & made sure they worked before reinstalling the tin & the clear lens. I have no problem with lights staying on & these bulbs dim to off nicely. I also replaced the rear festooned bulb with a Sylvania 6418 LED. As for second & third row lights, well, short answer is I don't sit back there, but I may check out the Focus lights at dealership when I get a chance.
Very pleased with the results. The Festoon bulb came from WallyWorld & the others I ordered from Amazon.
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