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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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i have condensation in my fog lights...how do i cure this problem?

idk what to do...thanks
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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idk what to do...thanks
Pull the bulb from the back and let it sit in a hot garage for a weekend. Should dry it out. Add a lil oil to the seal on the bulb housing to help prevent it and check for cracks in the lense that could be letting in water
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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np, if you dont have time to wait you can use a hair dryer to quickly remove the condensation.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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ahhhh good point...maybe ill try that one...it never used to get condensation then lately both of them have been fogged up a little....have to try the hair dryer and oil trick...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by K1NGoftheRanch
i have condensation in my fog lights...how do i cure this problem?
Well I tried the hairdryer trick (didn't work)
Tried the oil (didn't work)
Ran silicone around the lens and housing (didn't work)
Took fogs off and realized there was algae growing in them both, down at the bottom in between the lens and housing. Probably due to some of the ruts at the ranch after heavy rain (whole lower bumper gets submerged sometimes)
Tried shooting water up in them both (didn't work)
My fix......

1 left fog light $38, 1 right fog light $38, Getfordparts.com

Should be here this week.

 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Buy a new 2008 F-150...probelm solved
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Mine does the same, but once I turn my lights on for awhile it goes away and doesn't come back unless the truck sits for a long time. I figure its cause I have HIDs and the aftermarket blubs don't seal like factory blubs.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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new fog lights.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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I keep my fogs on all the time, even in the day, I never really thought about it for this reason before, but I am sure it will help keep this from happening.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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The drivers side fog light on my truck was like that, I took it in under warranty and they replaced it. Then about 3 months ago the light had moisture in it again, I decided to try turning the lights on to see what happened. After about 30 seconds it was gone. I have since put grease on the seal between the housing and the bulb, lucky I haven't had the same issue since.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Mine does the same, but once I turn my lights on for awhile it goes away and doesn't come back unless the truck sits for a long time. I figure its cause I have HIDs and the aftermarket blubs don't seal like factory blubs.
That's what started the problem in mine. Damn HID'S!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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idk what to do...thanks
I had this problem...I went to dealership and had it covered by the warranty.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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im still under warranty so maybe i should just take it in
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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I had this problem...I went to dealership and had it covered by the warranty.
Exactly!

This was a common problem on these trucks. It has nothing to do with the type of bulbs you have or whatnot.... it's a poor housing seal from the factory that Ford's well aware of. I've had mine changed without a problem since and no questions asked at the time.

Even if you're truck;s out of its warranty period, I'd take it in for a replacement. I bet they change it.

Good luck.
 
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