Need help with the tail lights

[Jason94sport]

1st gen.. The screw holes are striped out for my taillights. The screws just turn & turn without tightening. How do I fix this? I have one of those cb antanna mounts & it will never hold with the striped holes.

Thanks

 

[xmodster3o3]

why not get bigger screws.
Or if not try some J&b weld, I used that stuff on a some metal that got stripped, it works great.

 

[AndyInFlorida]

If you're looking for a cheap easy way, jam a couple of broken toothpics in the hole when you start the screw.

 

[zhanx]

best way i found is the jb weld, put some in the hole screw in the screw, then take it out and let it dry.

 

[Jason94sport]

This jb weld stuff, will it make the tail light hard to take off if I need to? I see 2 plastic inserts in the holes. Can't I just replace those? I'd like to fix it right rather then rig it to work.

 

[xmodster3o3]

I guess you can try going to ford.

 

[Jason94sport]

Fixed it. FYI the rear tail lights use a simple press in plastic fitting with a screw. You can get a liecense plate screw kit that has the needed pieces for $2.