Anyone have to replace their headlights yet??

2000 4.6

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I bought my 2000 GT brand new in February of 2000, so it is just over 5 years old, and I absolutely baby my car. After my car being 3 1/2 years old, I started noticing that the headlights were getting hazy looking and starting to crack and peel. Now, at 5 years old (52,000 miles), it is even worse to the point where they need to be replaced. Has anyone had to replace their's yet? Does anyone else think that this is ****ty that we are already having to replace stuff like this?


I found a few on ebay that are SAE and DOT approved. They are aftermarket so I am wondering how they fit. I am sure they are fine but if you have bought some, let me know how you like them.

 

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How much are they? You can go over to the Parts forum at Modular Depot and get OEM Ford housings from Randy for ~$90 a piece.

http://www.modulardepot.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=21

My 2001 is on it's 4th set now and I have a new set that I recently got from Randy that I will probably install sometime this summer.

 

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which ones are you looking at on ebay?

 

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The ones I am looking at are these...$84.95 + 32.95 shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7977023571&category=33710

 

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Some aftermarket (non-OEM) headlight housings leak. I bought a set of clear ones from eBay that did.

 

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It just makes me mad that I have to spend my money on this. I mean come on...after 3 years, the headlights need to be replaced?? That is CRAP!

rjstaaf...4 sets, that is crazy! I hope Ford chose a new headlight vendor on the 05's!

I would much rather spend this money on a mod anyway...not replacing something stupid like a headlight.

 

MT1083

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I guess to be safe, I would just talk to Randy at MD or Steve at Modular Fords and they can get them cheaper for ya.

 

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Meh, it happens, plastic fades and gets hazy. BUt look at it in a positive way, now you'll have the nice smoked headlights on your Black GT instead of those ugly 99-00 clear ones.

 

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HoustonGT said:

Meh, it happens, plastic fades and gets hazy. BUt look at it in a positive way, now you'll have the nice smoked headlights on your Black GT instead of those ugly 99-00 clear ones.

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Very true! I am kind of looking forward to getting rid of the clear lights. I have always liked the smoked ones better!

 

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2000 4.6 said:

Very true! I am kind of looking forward to getting rid of the clear lights. I have always liked the smoked ones better!

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See, so its still a mod, just an appearance one hehe

 

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I replaced mine with some clear corner smoked leneses, I think they look good

 

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HoustonGT said:

Meh, it happens, plastic fades and gets hazy. BUt look at it in a positive way, now you'll have the nice smoked headlights on your Black GT instead of those ugly 99-00 clear ones.

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Oops....I went from smoked headlights to those ugly clear ones

 

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Go rent a an 04 V6 Mustang from Avis. $36/day. They'll never know the difference.

 

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propellerhead said:

Go rent a an 04 V6 Mustang from Avis. $36/day. They'll never know the difference.

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You know how many times I have thought about doing that. Actually, my plan was to go test drive an 04 mustang and take them for free.

 

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If you don't mind spending a little time and elbow grease there is a GREAT write up in the sound and shine section of the forums that will get them looking brand new again!

 

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9646gt said:

If you don't mind spending a little time and elbow grease there is a GREAT write up in the sound and shine section of the forums that will get them looking brand new again!

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Yeah, I just found the article I think...
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=536689&highlight=headlights

That is interesting. I wonder if it would help mine. In addition to mine looking cloudy, I also have like a peeling thing that is happening on the sides. It almost looks like it has a clear coat finish on it and it is peeling. I just wonder if this process would help that too?? I guess it is worth a shot.

 

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least you guys don't have a pre 99+! ours even fog like hell on the inside...not to mention the fog lights on my car look so horrible and yellow!Hopefully I can get the mosked head lights to compliment the black beast

 

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2000 4.6 said:

The ones I am looking at are these...$84.95 + 32.95 shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7977023571&category=33710

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I bought those same lights not too long ago. They seem to be pretty nice lights but the rubber seal at the top of the light is pretty cheap and already looks like its drying out and cracking. I live in AZ so that may have something to do with that.

 

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I replaced mine with a set from here. No leaking for fitment issues

 

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2000 4.6 said:

Yeah, I just found the article I think...
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=536689&highlight=headlights

That is interesting. I wonder if it would help mine. In addition to mine looking cloudy, I also have like a peeling thing that is happening on the sides. It almost looks like it has a clear coat finish on it and it is peeling. I just wonder if this process would help that too?? I guess it is worth a shot.

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I went by a write-up similar to this and went from this:


To this:


...but I still want to get some new ones. Still nowhere near "brand new" looking.

 

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