How to Install 2006-2020 Ford Fusion Headlight LEDs | Diode Dynamics
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Removing Plastic Shroud
1:00 Removing Front Bumper Plastic Rivets
1:48 Removing Fender Well Plastic Rivets
2:33 Releasing Bumper Clips
2:39 Removing Hood Stopper
2:55 Removing Headlight Bracket Hardware
4:16 Removing Factory Dust Cap
4:26 Removing Factory Halogen Bulb
4:39 Installing SL1 LED Bulb
4:57 Rotating SL1 LED Bulb Collar Orientation
5:40 Re-Installing Factory Dust Cap
5:48 Re-Installing Headlight Bracket Hardware
6:19 Summary
This video highlights the simple installation steps of Diode Dynamics SL1 LED Headlight Bulbs for the 2006-2020 Ford Fusion. The optical design of the SL1 perfectly mimics the filament of the Fusion's stock halogen bulb, allowing a clean, even beam pattern that's FAR brighter than stock.
The compact size of the SL1 means these H11-size bulbs are a plug-and-play upgrade for the 2006-2020 Ford Fusion. There is NO modification or splicing needed. Simply remove the factory incandescent bulb, and the SL1 plugs right in!
We proudly manufacture our SL1 LED Headlight Bulbs right here in St. Louis, and back them with a 3-year worry-free warranty.
Email us with any questions at contact@diodedynamics.com or call 314-205-3033. Thanks for watching!
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Stupid engineering by Ford. Replacing a headlight bulb shouldn’t be that difficult.
I know right, at least ford made the ford focus 2013 replacing the headlight bulbs very easy
They redesigned them for the facelift. My fiance has a 19 it's a 2 minute job now.
This is a tragedy
They do this for a reason, to discourage a person from self fixing and take it to the dealership so they can charge you an arm and leg.
It’s so the headlights don’t fall out of the car in an accident. I can appreciate the design it’s quite a good idea. My old Focus had 4 bolts for the headlight and could be removed in 2 minutes. I had the headlight out all the time making minor adjustments to it.
This is one of the better illustrations of how to do this replacement that I've seen thanks for sharing look forward to hear from you by for now Ken
Thank you for the support Ken!!
You can install with out the extra steps however if you have large hands you will spend more time finding the right position
Huuuuuuge help. Thank you so much!!
Also a quick tip, on my 2013 there was a bolt below the headlight which once undone made it able to slide the whole headlight about 6 inches out of place.
Glad that we could be of help!
I miss the days where you didn’t have to remove the bumper to take the headlights out. My old Focus had 4 bolts on the headlight and took a minute and a half to remove. I like this design better though, in an accident the headlight won’t fly out of the car. When I had a accident in my Focus the headlight was jammed way into the back of the engine bay. The bolts on them things were very delicate.
everyone complaining- it's not as hard as it looks, actually very simple just takes a little extra time. just put led bulbs in mine and just followed this video
Pain in the ass to install, but sooooooo worth it! The cheap LED’s just don’t cut it and other h11 fans are way too big to install, so these SL1 lights totally worth the extra buck, definitely just ordered the H9 for the highbeams
Thanks Jake!
Note: You don't need to do this with the refresh Fusions (2017+). They made it way easier to change it. So this should be really for the 2013-2016 models.
Thanks for the feedback! We'll be sure to pass that along to our media team!
I have a 2019 Fusion and they made it easier to change out halogens** they shifted the opening so its both smaller and at more of an angle so that its to the point where its basically impossible to install anything besides normal sized Halogens :/
What do I have to do to replace a burnt out bulb with a stock bulb on. 2017 fusion???
@@tomb6593 regular halogens work just fine and the same as they always have in this refresh design. It's just anything bigger than the tiny tiny halogen housing WILL NOT fit
On a 2019 you DO NOT have to take the bumper apart. I just replaced low and high beams with led bulbs. Both are 90 degree angle. Takes a bit of time but it is possible.
Oh man, at the European version of this car (Ford Mondeo) it is sooo much easier to replace the bulbs! (H7)
I have a 2013 fusion there is more room to access the bulbs than on my gsxr so I think this is the Ford recommend way and nobody calls them on it, my hand fits and I'm plump. But I also cut my hands up in tight spaces so mabey it's the normal for me.
Also, disclaimer in the 2019 models it is sooooo not necessary to disassemble all that stuff, it’s tight quarters but with my giant hands I was still able to navigate enough space to install the bulbs, just getting the rotation with the extra power box thing constantly in the way, it was more than annoying but I got it
... With the right tools the bumper would be out in the same time it took to remove all those bracket pieces and instead of fiddling in that tight spot remove the Kk headlamp. Last time i re/re my wife's bumper took half hour total with installing a new grille.
Check if the LED bulbs are working before reinstalling the bumper, I had one of the connectors switched and the bulb did not work at first.
It should actually be against the law to make it so difficult to change a bulb. My mother should be able to do it.
This is just too frickin much smh... I don't know why they would put so much shit to block the headlights!?!?
Hey Philly! If you get a buddy to help out, it's really not that bad. Or, we can help you get in touch with a professional installer. If you have any other questions, just give us a call at 314-205-3033, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com!
@@diodedynamics ok thanks
So you would have to take it in, $$$$
This is my only complaint about this car, are the way one has to go about changing the lights. I had an 06 Taurus and all i needed was a 7/16 wrench to replace all of the lights and took only minutes to complete.
I need to know how to fix a light bulb in high beam on a 2008 Honda Accord coupe
Feel free to give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com, and our service team would be happy to help you with that.
I ordered these for my 2019 Ford Fusion, one of the lights were good and stayed on but the other one kept flickering. I switched them around but the one flicking wouldn’t stop still. Is it faulty or do I need a anti flicker for the one
Hey Joshua - shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com with all of your information and we would be happy to look into this further for you!
So are the h7s compatible with the 2018 Ford fusion as well? I was given some and I would like to use them
Unfortunately, the 2018 Ford Fusion uses an H11 bulb for the low beam, and H9 for the high beam. The H7 bulbs are not compatible. We do offer both low and high beam on our website!
You can check them out here:
www.diodedynamics.com/by-vehicle.html?find=2018-ford-fusion-543569
Question, my left led is dimmer than the one on the right so does that mean that the rotation inside the projector housing lens is out of place? What do I need to do to fix it
It could be that the collar on the bulb needs to be rotated! Check out the video below to see what we mean!
czcams.com/video/CRzNg34kJ-g/video.html
Bad engineering, maybe even intentionally bad, to make people go to a Ford dealer to replace it. They are still installing Halogens instead of LEDs hmmmmm.
Buying this car was probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever done. It shouldn’t take this long to change a dang bulb
Daniel Mance every newer car these days...
@@eric2074
I thought changing the bulb in my 10 year old Crown Victoria was a pain, it's easy-peasy compared to this.
A lot of newer cars are like this, because of the way everything gets smashed together. But, if you upgrade to LED, you "should" never have to change it again.
It's every newer car nowadays..
They should give an option to change it from the front, or leave more room at the light in the back. I honestly think it was designed like this on purpose to force people to go to dealerships, same reason they are still installing halogen. If you think I'm crazy, look it up. It's called "planned obsolescence" and was notorious in the automotive industry for a long time, before Japanese manufacturers entered the market and changed the game.
Does anyone knows if you have to align the headlights after this process?
No, but the wheels may need it ! 😅
I just ordered these for my fusion. In the past I’ve had bad luck with trim bolts, so I took it to my mechanic. His apprentice was there and it took him about an hour to get it done. First night use and it seems like the light is aimed toward the left and right of my car and not straight. I don’t like being “that guy” but is there only really one way these can be aligned and snap into place or is it possible he rotated incorrectly?
The one thing is ALIGNMENT OF THE BULBS IS CRITICAL. Unless you have baby hands you will not align the bulbs correctly, oh yes and all the manufacturers don't give instructions. With this guys hands "He didn't get his hands in where he said you can, BS video don't trust this guy, only way take the bumper off and pull headlight assy. out. BOO ON FORD "AGAIN" !!!
Hey Luke! Just check out our video below to see how to rotate the collar of our SL1 LED bulbs: czcams.com/video/CRzNg34kJ-g/video.html
Hi there, I installed led and now Low beam headlight turns off when I turn on turn signal, any thoughts? Was told I may need a new BCM.
Hmmm that's strange! Go ahead and email us at contact@diodedynamics.com, and our service team can help you troubleshoot!
bro no way you gotta take all that out in order to access them lights. thats wild
Unfortunately, to properly install these lights, these are the necessary steps.
So.. if I change the bulbs my self to save money how do I get the lumens tested to get them regulated for the longest life versus output?
All of our bulbs are internally regulated, and rated at over 40,000+ hours worth of use!
I ordered your cool white lights on amazon, however i received yellow lights.
Hey there! Sorry to hear that happened! Please go ahead and give us a call at 314-205-3033, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com, and our in-house US service team would be happy to help you with that.
Why is my 07 ford fusion saying check right and lift headlamps on the dash after I went from factory headlights to led ??????? What can be the problem
Please go ahead and give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com, and our in-house US service team would be happy to help you with that.
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Does this jump from passenger side around 5:47 to drivers side at 5:49 however the instructions are being described as the drivers side the entire time?
There is a jump in the video around that time. That being said, it is very much the same process on both sides of the vehicle.
@@diodedynamics I agree, slightly confusion is all and I agree the process is very similar just different orientation.
So i lost the bolt from 3:19 and cant find it anywhere. Any chance you know the PN for that bolt?
Unfortunately, we do not. Sorry about that!
Who is in stl that can change lights. Might as well change them all so I don't have to worry about it laster down the road. Need brighter lights all together but I have lights out on both sides
Feel free to find a dealer/installer near you by using our dealer locator tool on our website!
Here is the link for you:
www.diodedynamics.com/find-a-dealer
How long can you get out of these bulbs I’ve ran through two LED sets and only got around half a year on both different brands also
These bulbs are rated at over 40,000 hours worth of use, and are backed by our 3 year warranty! :)
@@diodedynamics
Are these bulbs as prone to damage from dirt/oil as halogens are during installation with the concurrent shortened life? I owned a Honda that required 2-3 bulb changes every time one burned out that I always assumed was due to contamination during installation...though it was almost always just 1 side of the car (bad socket?) And my current car has had the halogen bulb severely dim after I replaced it a few months ago.
@@howardkerr8174 You will not need to worry about any of that with LED bulbs!
How did you get the bulb out so easy?
These model year Fusions definitely have a little more involved in order to get to the bulb, but overall not too terrible!
If I want to get this install in any shop, how much should I expect to charged???
We would expect roughly an hour worth of labor, so it does depend on what their hourly rate is.
A million Dollars
Does that collar rotation apply to every LED light?
It only applies to the SL1 LED Bulbs.
@@diodedynamics oh ok. Thank you guys so much for this video. Wouldn't have done it without you guys
@@TOPBOSSJAMES No problem!
Think I'll pay someone to replace mine.
Hey guys just wanted to let you know you DON'T have to do all this work. With small hand tools you can remove/replace the bulbs. My brother and I just replaced hi/low/fog lamps in less than thirty minutes. I installed Couger brand LED's in all 3 locations.
Very good to know! Thanks for your comment, might help some others!
brody gills make a video
@@NAPZ.Entertainment .. Hey buddy you don't really need a video just take those covers off and take your time. I did find a video that shows how to remove the fog light covers though. You just pop them straight out.
So you don’t have to turn the bulb connector out counterclockwise or the other way? Just pops out with needle nose pliers?
Please, how did you change the Hi-beams??? I can't find anything without removing the bumper and all. 2019 Fusion
If these don't flicker or shut off I'll buy them. Every set I've bought for my 13 fusion didn't work out
Hey there! Our customer service team would be more than happy to help before you buy, and after you buy to answer any questions you may have! Give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com
Hmmm seems like a lot but I think I might order some headlights and see if my buddy will give me a hand
2017 se no need to remove anything but the bulbs
The Fusion was probably the best looking 4 door non luxury sedan ever built with its sports car like styling. Too bad it’s no longer in production do to the ugly crossover craze that really doesn’t provide much extra space at all oh well RIP 4 door sedans
It’s so much easier to just unbolt the bottom of the bumper and just pulling the housing completely out
Not on a 2016 ford fusion unless you have a hand that a baby has. Alignment of the bulb is CRITICAL and you HAVE SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING. Only way I found was REMOVE THE BUMPER, it'll save time and wasted energy.
I replaced the passenger with my hands, only had to remove the dust cover and put the new one, the alignment seems to fall in place because the way it's designed, as long as you put it in clockwise. I didn't even take off the bumper, the headlight works fine. The driver side is more difficult because I'm not left handed and there's a pesky wire.
Wow Ford is the smartest Car manufacturer in the world. Bulb out: no worries that’ll take an hour and a half and cost $400.00. I have a directional bulb out on my 2017. I swear to the Ford Gods I will only do half of this a change that f*ing bulb. Thanks for the video.
I actually really like this car, I have a 2016. The engineering is ridiculously poor however. Clearly Ford engineers never gave a thought to something as routine as changing headlight bulbs. Related: these are the weakest bulbs I've had in a car since the 70's. Yes, it's that bad.
Do you mean the stock bulbs or the leds in this video?
This is insanely time-consuming. There must be an easier way...
Unfortunately swapping out even a stock halogen bulb with another halogen involves this process. Many of these newer vehicles aren't as easy as they used to be!
This guy is BS. Only way (sad) is pull the bumper off and pull out light assy. WATCH ALIGNMENT OF BULB VERY CRITICAL.
Replaced mine n 2016. Didn't do any of this. I looked. I thought. I loosened a few easy to reach parts... Done deal. Not saying it was fun or easy but way less than this. Why ford hasn't just been installing LEDs to begin with is most likely to the fact that light emitting diodes are constantly growing, kind of like computer software etc. Still the vehicle should really have something easier for the typical citizen (user) to replace.
There definitely is.. I just finished mine
For the life of me I dont understand why leds dont just come in the car allready so stupid
That's what we're here for! 😊
Go look at all the complaints Honda Accord owners have concerning the LED headlights on the newer Accords, replacements (not sure if it includes labor costs) run $400.
I agree, we need better car design regulations. Instead they have impossibly high muffler standards, and I still hear annoying loud straight pipes on the street.
Why didn't you do the daytime running light at the same time?
We were limited to the Low Beams for this installation. Sorry about that!
@@diodedynamics No worries. Lol
Are these legit in Florida
We have authorized dealers that carry these in Florida! You can check them out below!
www.diodedynamics.com/find-a-dealer
U dont need to do.that on the 2017 and up maybe even the 2016 lol
Ok so how tf do you put everything back on. Currently stuck sitting here scratching head trying to remember where every little thing went and yall cant even include a reassemble part of this video.
Hey there - for reassembly, just follow our video, but in reverse.
too tricky for me.
We have installers all over if you need any help! www.diodedynamics.com/find-a-dealer
So you need to pull all that apart to not even get the 3/4 to 1in of space to still need 6yr old girl hands to kinda fit the bulb in???
Hey Leon - while there are certainly other ways of doing this, this was the technique that we found easiest for us.
A lot of complaining about how hard they are to install and nothing really about how the output is in real life driving situations. Also @ Diode Dynamics is Carid.com an authorized seller because they say they have them in stock? Waiting 3 to 5 weeks is to long.
Yes, Carid is a dealer of ours!
@@diodedynamics
Cool thanks. I think I'm going to have to give these a shot.
$150 for a couple of halogen bulb replacements? That's more expensive than a pair of much more superior HIDs in proper HID reflectors.
Hey there! The quality that you get with a pair of $150 SL1s from us will be far superior to that of a cheaper HID kit. With cheap kits like that, often times the quality is extremely poor, only lasting a year or two in many cases. The SL1 is rated at over 40,000 hours worth of use.
Diode Dynamics I do not mean any kits. I mean the cost of the bulbs themselves. A top tier HID bulb pair costs about $130 bucks ( we are talking higher echelon like OSRAM Xenarc and stuff).
What a complicated process just to change the headlamp bulb. The older models was a two-step process with a single tool. Dammit Ford...
Trust us, we wish it was more straightforward as well!
Replacement of my headlights at the dealership cost $220
Cattard1 😂😂
you’re a fool, another shop wow wouldn’t had charged you that much or do it yourself with someone.
Should we be listening to a guy that's using a harbor freight drill lol
Luckily when you're just changing out light bulbs, you don't need a fancy drill!
@@diodedynamics yeah but what would be the reason for having that drill in the first... Yes I know it gets the job lol I'm just joking around with you anyways.. get the DeWalt 12 volt for that small stuff
My 2014 Ford Fusion is my first and last Ford I'll ever get. Too difficult to change my own oil, change headlight and the transmission feels like it hesitates. Goodbye Fusion, hello Kia Stinger!
You do realize you don’t need to do all of that to replace the bulb correct? All you need to do is remove all outside bumper bolts and let the bumper hang off just enough to remove the headlight, this is why people remove the headlight and replace the bulb. It’s way easier and you don’t need to deal with tight spaces!
There definitely are many different ways to do this application. This was the way we felt was the most effective for our application! Thanks for the feedback, Anthony!
Huh? - - *This product is not DOT compliant for use in headlamps on public roads in the United States.
That is correct. These bulbs and all other LED replacement bulbs on the market are legal for offroad use only.
These LED bulbs mimic the output of factory halogen bulbs to have the same output pattern, while being far more intense than any halogen bulb on the market.
@@diodedynamics ok, thanks.... I am in TX, and checked - - Are LED headlights legal in Texas? Yes, vehicles with LED bulb headlights are legal in Texas.
@@S1L3NTG4M3R LED Headlights from the factory are legal to use on the roads, yes!
However, LED Bulbs in halogen housings are not legal for on-road use in the US. This is because the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) consider it a headlight modification, which is not allowed by national law.
Love my 2016, but now I hate it. This is a stupid level of work to change a bulb. My Crown vic and Dodge intrepid were never like this.
teamhex yeah I miss my 00 crown Vic P71 just two metal parts to pull out and wala headlight assembly is out..
This is wayyyy too much!! Omg!! I know the dealership is going to charge me so much!!
That's one of the reasons we made the video, so you don't have to take it to the dealership. While a little more involved that some other vehicles, it is certainly something most people can handle in their driveway!
Now I remember why I hate American cars. The littlest repairs are pain in the Ass to get to. I'm just gonna take my car into the shop
This is too much
Hey there! You can search our Authorized Dealer Map for a professional installer here: www.diodedynamics.com/find-a-dealer
You want to complain about a headlight replacement I work at Ford replacing those engines you want to talk about bulshit I can give you some stories
This is ridiculous! just to change a headlight I need an 100 step instruction guide. Horrible job Ford on such a great car. smh
I don't know how those cars even made it out the dealership after seeing this trash. Smh
Stupid ford for making this design took me hours just to replace the headlights
Sneak your hand in there...... If you have 6 year old girl hands. You have little girl hands.
That’s too much too do to change it to LEDS Ford always on their bullshit
Not worth the effort.
I don't know, if I had to spend half a day installing these lights but knew I would be rewarded with more light at night....I have the time, I would do it.
American car sucks
@Steve Vento
actually, the UK market got this "update" to the Mondeo about 2-3 YEARS after the US did, so not entirely sure you can call it a European designed car.
BTW, in the UK the Mondeo/Fusion is available as a wagon AND a 5 door sedan as well as the more normal 4 door the US gets. It also has an available manual transmission and diesel engines.
@Steve Vento True, but Ford is owned and run by Americans, at least at the corporate level. Someone should be fired, or fix this. This is ridiculous just to change a bulb.
I say Audis are some of the most rust free vehicles on the road. They just continuously leak oil all the time. All over the components they have no rust. So smart....not
If this is how u have to get to bulbs to change them this is a piece of shit car. And a poor designe by ford