Rear hatch light

[hambone83]

Is it just me or does anyone else feel bothered that a 50K some vehicle is missing a simple rear hatch light when the hatch is opened. I find it ridiculous when you open the hatch at night, that there is no light and you have to scramble like a blind man....

Any way to retro-fit a light either on the door or side of the rear hatch?
I tried searching but might not be looking at the right links here.

 

[peterk9]

Is it just me or does anyone else feel bothered that a 50K some vehicle is missing a simple rear hatch light when the hatch is opened. I find it ridiculous when you open the hatch at night, that there is no light and you have to scramble like a blind man....

Any way to retro-fit a light either on the door or side of the rear hatch?
I tried searching but might not be looking at the right links here.

Isn't there a light on the ceiling in the cargo area? I thought all the interior lights came on when you opened the liftgate. Since I no longer have mine, I'm going from memory. There is a post where a member added a light to the liftgate but I don't have the time to search for it right now.

Peter

 

[hambone83]

Hello Peter,
There is on the ceiling yes; but not on the door or side of the hatch. So when all the seats are up - the rear bucket area is pretty dark. I had a BMW X5 before this and other SUV's; they always had a light on the liftgate door so when the hatch is open; it shines on the cargo area. I wonder if I could retro fit one. Feeding the power off the rear ceiling lights.

 

[LukerDooker]

Many folks have changed interior as well as exterior lighting to LED, throwing in an LED would likely help, but there will still be shadows and at night it can be tough finding small items.
This vendor seems to have it all, but there are many more and you can search in the 'modified' section for lighting.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs/listed-by-vehicle/ford/explorer.html

 

[txaggie]

Here you go:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393164

 

[peterk9]

Here you go:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393164

That's the one. Too bad the pics are gone. (I had to go with a fellow to pick up the stored Winter tires from the dealer. I used them on the Ex and sold them. That's why I was in a bit of a rush before.) There are also some battery operated lights that you can get from the local hardware store that can be used back there as well.

Peter