d0minicano Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Has one experienced Condensation in the tail lamp and middle bar? Passed through a downpour on the highway and just noticed it. Edited September 19, 2015 by d0minicano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Sport Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Park it in the sun for a few hours, it'll dry it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossross Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Yes, a couple weekends ago when I washed my car at home I noticed there was water and condensation in the driver's side rear signal housing. I have an appt. on Tuesday to get this replaced/fixed. It is not acceptable to have this getting water/condensation inside, that will turn in to long term issues with the housing and for a $40K plus vehicle this should not be an issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0minicano Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 i agree, let me know how it goes. I have not had it happened since then and it been raining here in Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadimus Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I have condensation next to right backup light basically every second morning. Will talk to my dealer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossross Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I went in this past week, left my Edge for 2 days and it rained during this time. The tail light housing had no condensation during this time, I told them it was when I washed it at home after spraying it off. No luck getting it fixed yet... it's frustrating. I will take a pic next time it happens and take it in to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I am waiting for my 3rd tailight to be replaced due to moisture. Make sure they order the correct tailight because they are different for the Sport. Come on Ford, can't you make a sealed tailight for goodness sakes. Pretty sad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossross Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Photos Washed the Edge today and again had condensation in the drivers side rear tailight housing. I took pictures this time so I can show the dealership... Hopefully this get's replaced soon. Edited October 11, 2015 by Bossross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I handwash my car so I don't see this often. I did see it yesterday and I think it was because I used high pressure before the handwash to loosen some dirt. By the time I was done with wash, it had gone away. I was in the full sun. But it wasn't as nearly as 'bad' as yours. Just a few small spots. Bossross.....How long does it take to go away? Was this after going through a high pressure car wash? Are you seeing and moisture buildup (actual water drops) inside the lens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossross Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi WingNut - I also handwash mine and use high pressure to clean to loosen the dirt. It went away about 10-15 mins after I washed it and there are a few drops of water on the right side of the housing, can't see this on the pics I posted. The other side does not do this only the drivers side. Regardless it should not have condensation inside the housing, I've never seen this happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFDEdge Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I also have moisture in the tail light and noticed it after using a high pressure spray. I noticed moisture in another Edge that I test drove before purchasing my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0minicano Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 i just got my car and have not washed it yet, first time was on the highway through a downpour and i still get condensation even when the car is just sitting outside in the rain, only gods pressure washer and it still happens. So seems the water is getting in from somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I experienced it today, I had wash mine, with no pressure and it was a pretty hot day here in Hawaii, first time I noticed it. I can only think of the long term issues with the lights since there are exposed LEDs in the tails and moisture is sure to shorten their lifespan. By the time I got around to my phone a huge amount had already evaporated but it's the droplets inside that concern me the most!every where you see on this pic that looks like a little cloud reflection is condensation all in the silver part of the pic is all condensation not clouds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadimus Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Edited October 19, 2015 by Vadimus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 This must be a supplier issue at this point. So getting replacements may not fix the problem but at least put it on their radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Maybe they just need to pull the units & seal them properly. That would avoid a whole bunch of unnecessary parts wastage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Maybe they just need to pull the units & seal them properly. That would avoid a whole bunch of unnecessary parts wastage. LOL. All the current parts they have in inventory will be sent to dealers/customers/parts places, etc. Unless you make noise, nothing will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0minicano Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Wow that's a lot, mine is very light and it has not rain in like 2 weeks and still have a little showing up in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadimus Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Wow that's a lot, mine is very light and it has not rain in like 2 weeks and still have a little showing up in the morning.Mine does not seem to be related to rain at all, same condensation cold morning or sunny noon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossross Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am laid up right now from surgery, but as soon as I can I will have mine back at the dealership. I want this fixed! The problem like Nick mentioned is the long term affects. The inside of the housings will end up fogged up all the time. I'll update once I can get the Edge back in. I took pics to give to the dealer since they didn't see it when it was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Sounds like an improper seal. They'll have to get it corrected by the supplier, then get new replacement parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I sure hope so, akirby. Don't want a replay of the infamous Lexus todo, except milder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJayRay Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yes, a couple weekends ago when I washed my car at home I noticed there was water and condensation in the driver's side rear signal housing. I have an appt. on Tuesday to get this replaced/fixed. It is not acceptable to have this getting water/condensation inside, that will turn in to long term issues with the housing and for a $40K plus vehicle this should not be an issue! Mine is a 1 1/2 weeks old with 700 miles on it. Washed it for the first time tonight and have the same condensation in the drivers side rear. Very frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Is it possible that the interior of the lamp assembly was holding warm, moist air and when you hit the exterior lens with the cold water from the hose, caused the water vapor to condense on the interior (back) surface of the lens? (Assuming that the assembly was sufficiently sealed to prevent the moisture, once inside,from escaping). Had the car been sited in a warm, humid location for any length of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I am waiting on my 3rd replacement. Pretty sad they can't make a sealed tail light. Will keep you posted on #3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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