Everytime I go in the mud, or drive through some water, I get mud or sand running out from around the taillights. If I spray the hose under the truck and point it towards the back, water shoots out about a foot from around the taillights.
Did Ford forget to seal something? I wonder if water is going to get where the bulbs are.
Anyone else have this happen?

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2001 SuperCrew, Gen. II
**Dealer installed propane conversion. Delivery: Oct. 21
*Silver* XLT 4x4, 5.4L: power driver's seat, captain's chairs, lim. slip, skids, tow pack, cage, moonroof.
Additions:
-16x8" Galaxy Centerlines with 265/75/16 Big O all terrain XT's,
-Waag wheel to wheel nerf bars (black with chrome steps)
-Trenz billet grill
-Sprayed black rubberized undercoating on axles, etc.
-Ford locking gas cap
-Gray Husky liners, front & rear
-Black/chrome pedals
-Gray sprayed-in Inyati bedliner
-tinted windows
-Pioneer stereo/cd controller, Pioneer 12-disc changer, 4-channel Profile amp in parrallel runs 6 1/2" Infinity Kappa's in rear & stocks in front (will replace with components) & 6 1/2" Bazooka subwoofer
On order: 47 piece carbon fiber dash kit, bug deflector.
Future: Ravin exhaust, Airforce 1 FIPK, graphics, cap & rear Altezza lights when they come out

 

It happens to me. I put splash guards on the rear, and it helped. But even with the splash guards, you can still look straight back thourgh an un-covered section behind the tire. I have thought about trying to cover it roof shingle materal, but it is not high on my to do list, since the regular Goose season is over (Snows only now).

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F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 Lariet, Harvest Gold with: Black Platform Type Cab Steps, Skid Plates, Manual Sliding Rear Window, Class III Trailer Towing Group, AM/FM Stereo with Cassette and 6 Disc CD, 5.4L V8, Leather Captain's Chairs, 3.55 Axle with Limited Slip, Line-X bed liner, Lund Interceptor Bug Deflector, Ford Chrome Hitch Cover, K&N Filter, SuperChip.

 

I have had the same thing with my truck. I also have had some water get into the lights.

 

Happens the same to my Supercab when spraying water gets in through the edges. And sometimes happens the same on the bed rails.

I am not sure if water is getting inside the bulbs compartment, but I think it's just a matter of time and pressure.

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

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Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
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Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

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After a recent snowboarding trip, I had to replace the rear fender flares. I had to take off the flares, along with the inner wheelwell housing. When water/mud gets past the inner wheelwell housing, it's a straight shot to the taillights. I thought about installing a second barrier, but haven't come up with an idea yet.

[This message has been edited by woody24 (edited 01-30-2001).]

 

Look up " Mud in tail light housing March 13 2000 " I'm not sure if anyone else has come up with a cure.