here we go again.. DRL burnt out

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

Check this out around the 20 minute mark. This guy has been investigating this problem. looks like LED get hot and burn the plastic and then the light doesn't pass thru it.

This is fascinating. Whats the update that lowers the DRL output? I want to see if I have it applied. If these truely are burning the fiber interface, Id imagine a recall and compensation for everyone whos had to deal with this should be common sense.

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[Shark Plissken]

This is fascinating. Whats the update that lowers the DRL output? I want to see if I have it applied. If these truely are burning the fiber interface, Id imagine a recall and compensation for everyone whos had to deal with this should be common sense.

if it's not a safety issue, i doubt they'll recall

 

[Scotty M.]

if it's not a safety issue, i doubt they'll recall

Classifying a defective DRL system as a “safety issue”, may depend on your geographical location.

In Canada, DRL use is mandatory - just like seatbelt use. Both of these items must be in proper working order, and if not, the driver could be subject to a fine (ticket).

So, if a recall could be issued for a problem with the seatbelt system, then it could also be issued for a problem with the DRL system.

 

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

if it's not a safety issue, i doubt they'll recall

Ah but it is a safety issue. If flickering DRLs were a safety issue worthy of a recall, burned out and continuing to burn DRLs would certainly surpass that threshold.

 

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

Classifying a defective DRL system as a “safety issue”, may depend on your geographical location.

In Canada, DRL use is mandatory - just like seatbelt use. Both of these items must be in proper working order, and if not, the driver could be subject to a fine (ticket).

So, if a recall could be issued for a problem with the seatbelt system, then it could also be issued for a problem with the DRL system.

Does this mean you guys dont have the menu option to turn off DRLs?

 

[Scotty M.]

Does this mean you guys dont have the menu option to turn off DRLs?

Not since the 1980s (LOL).
In Canada, DRL are mandatory as a means of increasing vehicle conspicuity during daylight hours.

 

[Mosey]

If the DRLs were a serviceable element then there is no issue, it would be the same as a burnt out bulb - simply replace it. The problem is the integrated lights. All manufactures are guilty of this.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

Check this out around the 20 minute mark. This guy has been investigating this problem. looks like LED get hot and burn the plastic and then the light doesn't pass thru it.

interesting.. i know some have experienced total darkness of their DRL and some have experienced dimness of their DRL. ultimately this crap shouldn’t be happening either way ?

 

[FORDTEXAS]

My dealership would be 3 to 6 months.

what the hell! which dealership in houston??

 

[Paul Neubauer]

what the hell! which dealership in houston??

Autonation Ford Katy.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

Autonation Ford Katy.

i didn’t expect to hear that one! give tomball ford or joe myers ford a try. those are my two go to’s that have been ok for me.

 

[Paul Neubauer]

i didn’t expect to hear that one! give tomball ford or joe myers ford a try. those are my two go to’s that have been ok for me.

I'll have to keep them in mind since my truck is always broken. I am out near Simonton so Autonation is my closest dealership but they have had my truck there over 215 days trying to fix it so far.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

I'll have to keep them in mind since my truck is always broken. I am out near Simonton so Autonation is my closest dealership but they have had my truck there over 215 days trying to fix it so far.

it’s a damn shame to hear too because them 2021 f150 powerstrokes are unicorns now..

 

[FORDTEXAS]

final update*

ESP ended up covering all of the work. service advisor told me i would’ve had to pay about $2K out of pocket if i didn’t have ESP.
what a f*cking joke.. ?

 

[Paul Neubauer]

final update*

ESP ended up covering all of the work. service advisor told me i would’ve had to pay about $2K out of pocket if i didn’t have ESP.
what a f*cking joke.. ?

Ford is going to have some issues in the future with these lights failing in countries that require daylight running lights.

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