remember the days of just opening your hood to replace headlights or being able to take out a few screws so your headlight falls free and out come the old bulbs. leds can definitely clean up the look of your ride
Ford that's why pisses me off so much. I love the fusion I have 2 fusions and one is a titianium the other a hybrid. But it's stupid replacing or fixing stuff on them...
Great video. I'm working on my 2016 fusion but I don't know where the anti theft cable connects, I know it connects from the latch of the hood and runs down the left headlight but then where?
I have a 1st Gen Fusion which had horrible front lighting from the factory. The best money I ever spent on improving the lighting on my car was buying led bulbs for my foglights (a bought a set for low-beam headlights too but was unable to use them due to changing to aftermarket projector assemblies- the bulb wouldn't fit inside the projector housing). The light coverage of the road is in my opinion as good if not better than even HIDs. The bulbs aren't cheap, I think I spent about $50/ set but man, they are worth every penny. The same holds true for the backup lights.
So you don't get an error about your headlamp being burned out? My Escape Hybrid did that but I'm anxious to do this on my Fusion Energi. Also, do the DRLs still function? I know at least on the Escapes, they use pulse width modulation and that causes flicker if you don't install a relay harness.
I changed the low beam headlights on my old 2015 Ford Escape SE a couple times w/o taking the entire light itself. I used to have that SUV. I used to have a 2011 Mercury Milan and even changed the headlight on the driver’s side a couple times. I took out the air filter to get to the headlight. I used to have a 1998 Ford Contour that I replaced the bulbs a couple times by taking out the entire light itself by a screw driver. It was just 3 screw for each light. I have to figure out my current vehicle for the headlights which is a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. I never did changed the headlights on a 2005 Ford Focus just the back ones which was easy to do.
I wondered about that during your installation video. An amber lens requires an amber LED (and a red lens requires a red LED). I just checked the source I use for LED bulbs (superbrightleds) and they don't have an amber LED for the front turn signal on a Fusion. In fact, I couldn't find an LED replacement on any of the common internet sources. You may have to stick with a conventional bulb for that application.
Don't do the turn signals, I purchased some for my car when I purchased my headlights. They blinked a few times then the computer stopped them from blinking I believe due to the drop in resistance of the LED blinker bulbs. They do sell inline resistors that you can install but you'd have to cut into the harness to the bulb to install them. I went back to the incandescent bulbs and they are fine for that. Congrats on the upgrade, I did mine about 3-4 months ago and have absolutely loved the difference ever since.
1:57 I have this car and the grill shutters were actually damaged (from road debris). No warning light or nothing. When I removed the bumper to fix it I notice ford gives you a place to store the clip connection, so I started the car with this unplugged and nothing. This is a secondary system that won't throw a engine light. Heck, some c-max hybrid people completely seal these grills to get better highway mpg.
Soooo how well do the LEDs output light? Do they blind people like I've heard running HIDs in a halogen housing does? Also, what bulb number are the reverse lights? Is the trunk lining easily removable?
that is entirely correct. the auto parts store will not replace a bulb in most new cars. we actually keep a list of, "no working on" cars behind the counter. it's quite extensive too.
You do not have to remove the bumper on the new Fusion to replace bulbs. I used the best tool you’ll ever need... my wife’s small hands! Serious it worked
Putting those in the projector low beams is one thing, since the projector keeps glare to a minimum, but those leds in the reflector fogs are going to glare like crazy.
I think it's not bad to have standard lamps in the front and LEDs in the back, although driving behind a vehicle with led backlights can be blinding depending on manufacturer, but still LED in the back no problem usually another insurance company has to pay those expensive taillights but in the front usually you have to pay yourself, soo halogen is just fine as it is way cheaper
That LED headlight kit looks kinda nice. I have always been put off by the giant transformer box some of the other brands, maybe older models have or had. That looks pretty compact and easy to put out of sight.
3:25 - Hi, thanks for the video. what exact bulb did you use for this light?( [the one that sits right above the high beam bulb, in the same compartment) The manual calls it "Side Marker Lamp - Front". The manual simply refers to the bulb for this as "LED" but no part #. Also, were there any issues with it after installed? I heard some people experience flashing issues with the LED, did you need to accommodate for that?
2015 FORD FUSION SE I have a strange problem with my headlights. I changed the low beams to LED and they worked fine for a few weeks. Then the left headlight would turn off randomly, if I turn the fog lights on and then turn them off it will turn back on. Eventually it wouldn't turn on again for a few days. Then it came back and it worked fine Any idea what could cause this? I rechecked all the connections, I don't think that's the problem anyway because like I said they work fine after changing the fog lights. High beams, fog lights and right low beam work perfectly fine. Only the left low beam turns off randomly.
The only reason the early Fusions don't have HID or LED lighting is Ford trying to make buyers move up to our North America exclusive Lincoln MKZ (the European & Asian Mondeo had them since 2014). Thankfully the 2017 refresh brought the Fusion LED headlights as standard equipment.
On my transit connect its super easy because the nose dips down so the headlight is at the top of everything so no need to remove the entire headlights
Does this void the warranty? I want to do this on my taillights on my Jeep Grand Cherokee, since they aren't LED. Also for the ford, did you have to install a resistor or something?
Why didn't you show the beam pattern? Looking at it head on does nothing. I cannot find any LED headlight for my 13 Fusion that even comes close to the beam pattern of halogens.
I have this car and I've removed his bumper several times I can assure you the temperature sensor and active grill shutters are secondary systems and do not work with the cars OBD
Is the wiring harness and connections completely different for the 2017 fusion model? I ask because the new headlight assembles are so much cooler with the led long running light.
The last, important, step is to check low beam alignment. Else, you will driving at night and the light could be aimed downwards or upwards into oncoming traffic.
His Fusion (all fusions 2013+) has projector housings, used for LED and HIDs which have a sharp cutoff as to not blind drivers at night. Normal halogen refelctor bowls have that problem, which is why you shouldn't put an LED or HID in a reflector housing.
Speaking from personal experience only, I recommend to either go with a reputable brand (like Philips) or alternatively, get a relatively cheap version from a site like AliExpress that was specifically recommended by someone you trust. I've ordered a lot of different LED lights from AliExpress and a good amount of them are just horrible quality. This also applies to most of the no-name LED lights sold at auto stores. And if you're handy with electronics, things like parking lights lend themselves perfectly to design your own. I made my own W5W LED bulbs and they work like a charm. I used cheap Chinese W5W LEDs just for the plastic fitting, had a bunch of 10mm round PCB's made in China for next to nothing and soldered on 3 high-power 5mm LEDs with two resistors hidden inside the fitting. Also some LED lights have some integrated electronics so it doesn't matter which way you connect them, but especially for high-power lamps this circuitry generates extra heat that can make them less reliable. Lastly, more and more modern cars will monitor the power consumption from the lights and if they detect no or too little load, will indicate a failed bulb while in fact you have a perfectly functional LED light. Many LEDs are advertised as 'CAN bus compatible' or something similar, which just means they have a resistor soldered on to consume extra power. I tend to avoid those as the added resistor again results in more heat being generated and possible an earlier failure. If you need to 'fool' your car into thinking an incandescent bulb is present, look for LED lights that come with an (optional) external module for the required increased electrical load. Those are generally much more reliable because the heat is kept away from the light itself and because they can be dimensioned to easily handle the required power, instead of being undersized and squeezed in with the bulb design.
Are you also one of those people who also don't brush the snow off your car? Run the wipers and off you go right! Part of clearing the snow is getting it off your hood, roof, and trunk deck and while you do that you swipe the headlights. Ask me how I know... Lived in Chicago and now Cleveland in the lake Erie snow belt.
just wanted to ask where did you get all your lights from would like to do the same thing to my Ford fusion. please send link or local store thank you.
Some of you need to chill out. If you have projector lenses (like this guy has) there is a cut off for the light, which helps reduce the chance of actually blinding other drivers. If you don't have projectors, you should probably look into a blacked out housing and make sure you're aiming the lights correctly. I personally recommend blacking out the housing even with a projector. Also to just kind of add to anyone gasping at the amount of work you have to do just to get to the bulbs.. you don't need to remove the front wheels to take the bumper off. Not unless you're Andre The Giant or something. You can simply work around the wheels and then pop off the bumper (he didn't show the process of removing all the clips either, just the bolts ;) fun times). Anyway, some people love LEDs other people love HIDs. if you are new to the car world, or at least to the lights world, I recommend doing LEDs first. Sure they cost a little more, but they are also very simple to install. That's just me though.
I installed the same Phillips LEDs cause the low beam halogens on mine are super dull, but there was minimal improvement to the brightness and light output. Staring right at the lights is one thing, but how your low beams light up the road is another story altogether. I can barely see 50ft to 100ft in front of me. I own a 2018 SE model and I’m raging cz I can’t see as I need to at night. Just add night time driving to your checklist when shopping for cars in the future guys or you’ll burn money looking for a fix. Smh.
Jesus , all I had to do is remove the wheel cover , pop the dust cover and replace the bulb . You guys took the most difficult route for an easy job lol
If you want to change the head lights for your sons fusion. Check out this video it shows how to change them without having to remove the bumper and all that extra stuff. czcams.com/video/Jrn2kazdlt8/video.html
I wanted to change my headlights myself, but watching this video made me not want to
Lol really though. I seen the bumper come off and was nvm 😂😂😂
Same
LOL, that's so true!
BUY TOYOTA
Ditto
remember the days of just opening your hood to replace headlights or being able to take out a few screws so your headlight falls free and out come the old bulbs. leds can definitely clean up the look of your ride
I did this upgrade to my 03 ranger. Man it truly does make all the difference at night
thats just crazy that you have to do all that just replace a bulb
Ford that's why pisses me off so much. I love the fusion I have 2 fusions and one is a titianium the other a hybrid. But it's stupid replacing or fixing stuff on them...
I did mine without removing it but it was not easy.
@@Inquietuss NIssan did it first. shop time 3.5hrs. People want sleek, lights that hug the fender, that doesn't leave room to access bulbs.
GREAT VID!!! Can you list part numbers and cost for all the lights you installed? Many thanks!
Great video. I'm working on my 2016 fusion but I don't know where the anti theft cable connects, I know it connects from the latch of the hood and runs down the left headlight but then where?
I have a 1st Gen Fusion which had horrible front lighting from the factory. The best money I ever spent on improving the lighting on my car was buying led bulbs for my foglights (a bought a set for low-beam headlights too but was unable to use them due to changing to aftermarket projector assemblies- the bulb wouldn't fit inside the projector housing). The light coverage of the road is in my opinion as good if not better than even HIDs. The bulbs aren't cheap, I think I spent about $50/ set but man, they are worth every penny. The same holds true for the backup lights.
How is the cutoff line and light spread with the LED bulb in the projectors
So you don't get an error about your headlamp being burned out? My Escape Hybrid did that but I'm anxious to do this on my Fusion Energi. Also, do the DRLs still function? I know at least on the Escapes, they use pulse width modulation and that causes flicker if you don't install a relay harness.
1:18 UGH... I got something in my eye!
Great video. Too much for me to do alone. What is best way to find specialty shop who can do this type of work well?
For the headlights, did you have to use a canbus decoder or did the car not throw any codes or flicker?
Thank you for posting this🤘🏾
I changed the low beam headlights on my old 2015 Ford Escape SE a couple times w/o taking the entire light itself. I used to have that SUV. I used to have a 2011 Mercury Milan and even changed the headlight on the driver’s side a couple times. I took out the air filter to get to the headlight. I used to have a 1998 Ford Contour that I replaced the bulbs a couple times by taking out the entire light itself by a screw driver. It was just 3 screw for each light. I have to figure out my current vehicle for the headlights which is a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. I never did changed the headlights on a 2005 Ford Focus just the back ones which was easy to do.
In terms of wattage or lumens, do I need to buy headlights rated for more light for the high beams?
One regret, I should have looked into a couple amber LED bulbs for the front turn signals. Anyone know where I might find those?
DanielJaegerFilms that was a mean ass look with those lights on the front good job
How much $ for this project?
DanielJaegerFilms Keep in mind that led turn signal bulbs draw less power and might make the car think it is out and blink fast.
I wondered about that during your installation video. An amber lens requires an amber LED (and a red lens requires a red LED). I just checked the source I use for LED bulbs (superbrightleds) and they don't have an amber LED for the front turn signal on a Fusion. In fact, I couldn't find an LED replacement on any of the common internet sources. You may have to stick with a conventional bulb for that application.
Don't do the turn signals, I purchased some for my car when I purchased my headlights. They blinked a few times then the computer stopped them from blinking I believe due to the drop in resistance of the LED blinker bulbs. They do sell inline resistors that you can install but you'd have to cut into the harness to the bulb to install them. I went back to the incandescent bulbs and they are fine for that. Congrats on the upgrade, I did mine about 3-4 months ago and have absolutely loved the difference ever since.
How much time did it take you to figure out and do the whole replacing and assembling the bumper and headlights and taillights
Do you have bulb numbers you used for the LEDS?
1:57 I have this car and the grill shutters were actually damaged (from road debris). No warning light or nothing. When I removed the bumper to fix it I notice ford gives you a place to store the clip connection, so I started the car with this unplugged and nothing. This is a secondary system that won't throw a engine light. Heck, some c-max hybrid people completely seal these grills to get better highway mpg.
What's the part number of the Phillips headlight bulbs?
Do you have any problems with the pattern of light on the road having LEDs in the projector headlights?
when buying a car. top thing to look for is, how easy is it to install a light bulb and spark plugs LOL
I have 2017 hybrid se and did not have to disassemble anything to change the low beam bulb. It’s tight but doable
Soooo how well do the LEDs output light? Do they blind people like I've heard running HIDs in a halogen housing does?
Also, what bulb number are the reverse lights? Is the trunk lining easily removable?
Great video. I am wanting to do the same thing to my Honda. Really unbelievable these are standard on all cars. Where did you get all your bulbs from?
that is entirely correct. the auto parts store will not replace a bulb in most new cars. we actually keep a list of, "no working on" cars behind the counter. it's quite extensive too.
Hi! could you share the models of the led lights?
You do not have to remove the bumper on the new Fusion to replace bulbs. I used the best tool you’ll ever need... my wife’s small hands! Serious it worked
Where do you reach??? I'm trying to install new ones right now
What was the bulb kits that you bought, can you list the brands or better yet a the link to where you got them
what year is your fusion? I bought some LED's but they are too long and will not fit through the hole of the housing where the dust boost covers
Are you able to give the light specs on all lights replaced please including trunk and license plate lights?
what were the front turn signal sized bulbs?
Have you ever did a transmission drain and fill on your fusion?
Hola, por favor cuáles son los tres números de focos que se utiliza para el Ford fusión en los faros 👏🏻
Putting those in the projector low beams is one thing, since the projector keeps glare to a minimum, but those leds in the reflector fogs are going to glare like crazy.
One pussy to always complain
I did it to my fusion but I didn't properly connect the hood ajar sensor. I don't know which one it is so I can go back in and fix it.
Where did you get the power tool you were using for the wheel well or what is it called??
where can I find the headlights that are elongated instead of those round ones?
hey guys ,for a ford mondeo/fusion u need cambus bulbs for reverse light or works wihout any light on the dash?
Any issues with heat from the LED headlights ?
The engine bay seems to be clean. How did you clean it?
Can you install LED HID bulbs while your at it?
Can I I just plug led lights in the headlamps or do I have to make any modifications? Or is it just plug and go?
Did you change the front turn signal?
what happened to easy headlight changer with 5 inches of clearance now you gotta take thew front end off to do it
Can you show the cut off against a wall? How's the output compared to the halogen?
Holy shit. Thats a lot of work
I think it's not bad to have standard lamps in the front and LEDs in the back, although driving behind a vehicle with led backlights can be blinding depending on manufacturer, but still LED in the back no problem usually another insurance company has to pay those expensive taillights but in the front usually you have to pay yourself, soo halogen is just fine as it is way cheaper
So are you primarily working from home now? Do you like it a lot better?
What kind of light bulbs you put there
That LED headlight kit looks kinda nice. I have always been put off by the giant transformer box some of the other brands, maybe older models have or had. That looks pretty compact and easy to put out of sight.
Nice work
Dude Nice!!!!!!! Where did you get all the lights from?
3:25 - Hi, thanks for the video. what exact bulb did you use for this light?( [the one that sits right above the high beam bulb, in the same compartment) The manual calls it "Side Marker Lamp - Front". The manual simply refers to the bulb for this as "LED" but no part #. Also, were there any issues with it after installed? I heard some people experience flashing issues with the LED, did you need to accommodate for that?
Where did you get your leds from?
2015 FORD FUSION SE
I have a strange problem with my headlights. I changed the low beams to LED and they worked fine for a few weeks. Then the left headlight would turn off randomly, if I turn the fog lights on and then turn them off it will turn back on. Eventually it wouldn't turn on again for a few days. Then it came back and it worked fine
Any idea what could cause this? I rechecked all the connections, I don't think that's the problem anyway because like I said they work fine after changing the fog lights. High beams, fog lights and right low beam work perfectly fine. Only the left low beam turns off randomly.
A little off topic but what lift is that?
What about high beam leds? With a fan
What kind of bulbs did you buy
where can i get those bulbs? link pls?
Where is the comparison to the halogen Bulb?
looks good!
Where did u buy all these lights at?
The only reason the early Fusions don't have HID or LED lighting is Ford trying to make buyers move up to our North America exclusive Lincoln MKZ (the European & Asian Mondeo had them since 2014). Thankfully the 2017 refresh brought the Fusion LED headlights as standard equipment.
On my transit connect its super easy because the nose dips down so the headlight is at the top of everything so no need to remove the entire headlights
How much was all this LEDs?
What year is that fusion ?
Does this void the warranty? I want to do this on my taillights on my Jeep Grand Cherokee, since they aren't LED. Also for the ford, did you have to install a resistor or something?
You will void any headlight warranty you have but all the others (powertrain , etc) will not be voided.
for leds they still look old you should of gone with xenon leds to get a full effect of leds
Why didn't you show the beam pattern? Looking at it head on does nothing. I cannot find any LED headlight for my 13 Fusion that even comes close to the beam pattern of halogens.
After being in for a year and a half, would you still recommend them?
What brand?
fan, vs. no fan?
I thought the fan was what kept it from overheating
Does replacing bulbs or headlamps altogether effect a warranty plan if you do the work yourself and not through a Ford dealership?
Should have no affect on warranty except they won’t cover the bulbs themselves.
I have this car and I've removed his bumper several times I can assure you the temperature sensor and active grill shutters are secondary systems and do not work with the cars OBD
Is the wiring harness and connections completely different for the 2017 fusion model? I ask because the new headlight assembles are so much cooler with the led long running light.
The last, important, step is to check low beam alignment. Else, you will driving at night and the light could be aimed downwards or upwards into oncoming traffic.
because of this LED is not good on low beam lenses So as well you will no get cutoff on the road as HID staple lights
His Fusion (all fusions 2013+) has projector housings, used for LED and HIDs which have a sharp cutoff as to not blind drivers at night. Normal halogen refelctor bowls have that problem, which is why you shouldn't put an LED or HID in a reflector housing.
Dealership says low beam can not be adjusted up or down
@Jonathan A HID's?
I want to upgrade my bulbs on my Nissan but what brand would be the best to get?
Speaking from personal experience only, I recommend to either go with a reputable brand (like Philips) or alternatively, get a relatively cheap version from a site like AliExpress that was specifically recommended by someone you trust. I've ordered a lot of different LED lights from AliExpress and a good amount of them are just horrible quality. This also applies to most of the no-name LED lights sold at auto stores.
And if you're handy with electronics, things like parking lights lend themselves perfectly to design your own. I made my own W5W LED bulbs and they work like a charm. I used cheap Chinese W5W LEDs just for the plastic fitting, had a bunch of 10mm round PCB's made in China for next to nothing and soldered on 3 high-power 5mm LEDs with two resistors hidden inside the fitting.
Also some LED lights have some integrated electronics so it doesn't matter which way you connect them, but especially for high-power lamps this circuitry generates extra heat that can make them less reliable.
Lastly, more and more modern cars will monitor the power consumption from the lights and if they detect no or too little load, will indicate a failed bulb while in fact you have a perfectly functional LED light. Many LEDs are advertised as 'CAN bus compatible' or something similar, which just means they have a resistor soldered on to consume extra power. I tend to avoid those as the added resistor again results in more heat being generated and possible an earlier failure. If you need to 'fool' your car into thinking an incandescent bulb is present, look for LED lights that come with an (optional) external module for the required increased electrical load. Those are generally much more reliable because the heat is kept away from the light itself and because they can be dimensioned to easily handle the required power, instead of being undersized and squeezed in with the bulb design.
thanks for info I'll check it out
Philips or OSRAM Sylvania
Shitty thing about LED's is that in the winter they won't melt the snow off your headlights. Ask me how I know :-P
Biker Jim they also don't melt your headlight housing. usually only a problem if you have eBay headlights
Biker Jim how I know?
Just spray de icer spray on headlights before getting in. Problem solved
Are you also one of those people who also don't brush the snow off your car? Run the wipers and off you go right! Part of clearing the snow is getting it off your hood, roof, and trunk deck and while you do that you swipe the headlights. Ask me how I know... Lived in Chicago and now Cleveland in the lake Erie snow belt.
How much was it
Does anyone know a place where they could do this for me?
Would you know were the hood sensor plug location is
If so could you send me a message back or email me homie60@hotmail.com
what is the LED bulb part number you used in this video ?
Pwy24w LED amber, for the front turning bulbs, Amazon and wall-mart online
0:16 thats my 🚗
Did the signal light bulbs work right out of the box? I heard that they rapid flash without a resistor.
They do. Unless the car is older you can get by with a relay
From my understanding, this can be fixed with a modification in Forscan.
I changed mine and didn't remove the front bumper at all
just wanted to ask where did you get all your lights from would like to do the same thing to my Ford fusion. please send link or local store thank you.
PaxLeahcim Old School pretty sure walmart
Btw it's not necessary to remove the wheels at all. Done it myself
How..?
I prefer the color temperature of non-leds, but this install looks quite nice.
What bulbs did you use for the low beams?
yes. he has no info what a useless worthless video
Links?
Please, how to change faldones Ford Fusion
Please contact me with the LED Mod numbers everything required to do this job. I have a 2014 fusion Energi Titanium
Some of you need to chill out. If you have projector lenses (like this guy has) there is a cut off for the light, which helps reduce the chance of actually blinding other drivers. If you don't have projectors, you should probably look into a blacked out housing and make sure you're aiming the lights correctly. I personally recommend blacking out the housing even with a projector. Also to just kind of add to anyone gasping at the amount of work you have to do just to get to the bulbs.. you don't need to remove the front wheels to take the bumper off. Not unless you're Andre The Giant or something. You can simply work around the wheels and then pop off the bumper (he didn't show the process of removing all the clips either, just the bolts ;) fun times). Anyway, some people love LEDs other people love HIDs. if you are new to the car world, or at least to the lights world, I recommend doing LEDs first. Sure they cost a little more, but they are also very simple to install. That's just me though.
Should have done the front turn signals .
Right. Only thing he did extra was remove the tires. All you have to do is turn the steering wheel all the way to one side.
Funny thing is, I’ve done all of this only t ha be a dog lover get fail after 1 year...now I’m stuck doing it all over again.
I installed the same Phillips LEDs cause the low beam halogens on mine are super dull, but there was minimal improvement to the brightness and light output. Staring right at the lights is one thing, but how your low beams light up the road is another story altogether. I can barely see 50ft to 100ft in front of me. I own a 2018 SE model and I’m raging cz I can’t see as I need to at night. Just add night time driving to your checklist when shopping for cars in the future guys or you’ll burn money looking for a fix. Smh.
I have a 2018 fusion hybrid se and I have the same issue. I need to figure something out because I can't see jack at night. My previous car was fine.
Jesus , all I had to do is remove the wheel cover , pop the dust cover and replace the bulb . You guys took the most difficult route for an easy job lol
They definitely did not want it to be an easy replacement for the normal Joe consumer
The oil from your fingers will cause the bulb to over heat and burn out when it's on
Can you emagine how much it would cost to install head lites at a dealership thats crazy the whole bumper an my son just got a fusion oh no...
If you want to change the head lights for your sons fusion. Check out this video it shows how to change them without having to remove the bumper and all that extra stuff.
czcams.com/video/Jrn2kazdlt8/video.html
In before someone says the LED 'won't throw right and will blind people' with the standard enclosure.