Anyone with a 2000-L switch their third brake light to that of the 2001L?

What is involved and what was the total cost incurred?

Thanks!

 

I remember reading this on here somewhere....they're over $200 from Ford. But I think they just directly replace the 2000 one....but don't quote me on that.

 

btt

anyone know if this is just a simple swap to install?

thanks!

 

I've had one on order since 2/24 my understanding is it's a pretty simple swap.

 

YES. It is a simpl bolt on replacement BUT you have to pull the headliner to get to the wiring harness to plug the new one in.
YES. They list for $238.00 but if you know some one in Ford parts, wholesale is $158.00
Hope this helps?

Dan

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I just ordered mine from www.fordpartsonline.com and paid $147.50 with shipping but it is on backorder for a couple of weeks.



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I've never tried yet but was wondering how is the headliner attached?

 

I got my 3rd brake light a few weeks ago and it was a direct replacement. I ordered mine and had in within a week. I've been pretty lucky about getting my parts quickly. I paid $146 total for mine. Looks a LOT better than the old 99/00 brake light!

 

i ordered mine yesterday direct from ford.. they are on a d-99 backorder.. one of the worst backorders.. basically waiting for someone to make them $125.. $15 over dealership cost

 

BRIMSTONE it is very easy to take the head liner out. I just took mine out so I could sound proof my whole truck. You start by taking the visors off. Then open up the over head console and you will see two gold screws, then snap off the cover for the interior light and remove the three screws holding that on and the head liner will come right down. I am not sure if you have to take off the side trim pieces that hold the seats belts in or not, but I did because I ended up striping the whole truck.

Any questions let me know.

John

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2000 Silver Lightning #4524

 

John893...When TampaBay did his [think he was the first to do it on this board] he didn't do the lid. Man your truck must be super quite. I'm thinking I might do it in the near future. Are you happy with the mod?

 

Does this light fit the '98 F-150's? I'm guessing it does, because I don't think they've changed the light since the 97 model.

Also, does anyone have the part number? I'd sure appreciate it if someone could post it.


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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4 SC/SB 4.6L, Auto., 3.55LS, TTP, blah, blah, blah
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I just installed mine yesterday and it wasn't that simple. The holes for the cab lights are further apart on the 2001L assembly... So, this is what I did. There was a wire between the two bulbs for the cab lights, I cut it and added a few inches of wire, soldered the connections and applied heat shrink. Next, I cut the two wires that originally supplied the brake light with power and spliced them to the LED strip in the 01L assembly, once again soldering and heatshrinking. I figured this was alot easier then the whole headliner thing... The one thing you have to be careful of is making sure that when you make the connection from the original brake light wires to the new LED wires you need to make sure that the polarity is correct! Unlike regular bulbs, LED's are polarity sensitive. You can connect the wires backwards but the light won't work (It won't harm it either). Just my .02! Looks awesome!

 

3rd brake light for 2001L part#1L3Z13A613AA

 

Call Gary at FordPartsOnline. His number is 1-800-549-2005 between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday Pacific standard time. Tell him that Ken from the F150Online page sent you. You will pay 137.50 plus Shipping for the light. Headlights for the L are 84.19 and the Tails are 30.09 each. Not sure about the Corners.

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