snmjim Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 What's with these in your face always on lights??? Can't we tint or turn them off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Why can't they be used as turn signal indicators as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 What's with these in your face always on lights??? Can't we tint or turn them off? can't turn them off unless you unplug them. Yes you can tint them Why can't they be used as turn signal indicators as well? No, they are wired directly to battery and have zero connections with headlamp assembly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmjim Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) can't turn them off unless you unplug them. Yes you can tint them No, they are wired directly to battery and have zero connections with headlamp assembly What did you use and how? BTW Brother...FREAKING BEAUTIFUL RIDE! DAMMIT!!! Just broke my passenger mirror coming out of the garage... Any great deal resources out there?... Edited September 3, 2017 by snmjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 can't turn them off unless you unplug them. Yes you can tint them No, they are wired directly to battery and have zero connections with headlamp assembly Thanks for the clarification. I guess Dan from Drivebright will make an alternative in the future. Or at least hopes he will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 What did you use and how?---------------Tint Vinyl from MetroRestyling BTW Brother...FREAKING BEAUTIFUL RIDE!------------Thanks man, pics posted are really old before lowering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 DAMMIT!!! Just broke my passenger mirror coming out of the garage... Any great deal resources out there?... Used on Ebay for <$100http://www.ebay.com/itm/152225516642 or skull cap for <$50 http://www.ebay.com/itm/262456710887 These may not be exactly what you need, but there are others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmjim Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Thank you all for the support...;-) Still on the hunt for the passenger side mirror Assy for a 2016 Edge Sport (Electric Spice)...:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 What did you use and how?---------------Tint Vinyl from MetroRestyling Did you wrap them in place or did you remove them first? I'm still looking for a way to tint the tail light lens all the way across the back, but it is just too contoured for me to wrap it. Did you tint yours just around the edges or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Auto manufacturers have been trying to out LED each other for a few years now. I do think they make vehicles easier to see but it would be nice if we had a choice to run them or not. Should be pretty easy to disconnect them or even add a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Did you wrap them in place or did you remove them first? I'm still looking for a way to tint the tail light lens all the way across the back, but it is just too contoured for me to wrap it. Did you tint yours just around the edges or something? I wrapped them on the car, also tinted the LED on the mirror to match. Searching for a better image. I haven't tackled the back yet. A few members have. LaminX roll was what they did. I want my painted for that gloss look, but these tails are too expensive to replace when I get pulled over for them being tinted! side view of tinted mirror and led untinted mirror Edited September 6, 2017 by Nick Halstead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Those tinted fogs look pretty slick Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I wrapped them on the car, also tinted the LED on the mirror to match. Searching for a better image. I haven't tackled the back yet. A few members have. LaminX roll was what they did. I want my painted for that gloss look, but these tails are too expensive to replace when I get pulled over for them being tinted! Thanks again Nick. I'm pretty much over trying to find a decent option for tinting the rears. I also looked into buying a second set, but yes, way too much $$ as usual. Even the HID headlight assemblies are over $1,000 a piece!! Everything is so modular these days, so most times when buying parts, you don't even need most of what you were forced to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmjim Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) U think that's expensive, just wait untill you have to buy one of those super special door mirrors... Edited September 7, 2017 by snmjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 U think that's expensive, just wait untill you have to buy one of those super special door mirrors... How much is it new from Ford for a new side mirror assembly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2u Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I had the same issue on my 2011. After searching ebay and salvage yards with many near hits to my fully optioned mirror (electrically fine), I ended up getting it online at Levittown (a sponsor of this site). Best online price, and likely a discount if you reach out to their thread. Benny was very helpful. Mine actually came with the correct painted black cover I paid $315 (with no sales tax in my state) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmjim Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 How much is it new from Ford for a new side mirror assembly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmjim Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Root57 N response 2 your cost request 4 a new Ford passenger mirror it cost me $375 however thats at cost from a friend N the Ford parts Rm...;-) My understanding from others its a $450-$550 retail part...OUCH!!! 4 A FREAKING MIRROR...WTF Over!!! Edited September 8, 2017 by snmjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2u Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 here's the link to Levittown Ford showing mirrors for a 2016 SEL (not sure what you have). Price depends on options in your mirror, but I see a power folding chrome on that's $479! ($125 more than any of the others). Benny discounts from there https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 U think that's expensive, just wait untill you have to buy one of those super special door mirrors... Id rather buy a 400 mirror than almost 4,000 in tail lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Id rather buy a 400 mirror than almost 4,000 in tail lights<$400 for a pair of new ones on Ebay.http://m.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-2013-2014-Ford-Edge-LED-Light-Tube-Tail-Lights-Brake-Lamps-Left-Right/361902275692?fits=Make%3AFord%7CModel%3AEdge&hash=item54430e7c6c%3Ag%3AgeMAAOSwr%7ElYnnII&_trkparms=gclientid%3DFGedgoICBa7VQcNydJbDuew1Tlj76BiGUzFhJrjc3b5_KTPm2U8LcVNcBgPbqV34&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656 $330 ea for 15-17 http://m.ebay.com/itm/2015-2016-2017-Ford-Edge-Right-Passenger-Side-Tail-Lamp-Light-Assembly-new-OEM/232175794713?fits=Make%3AFord%7CModel%3AEdge&hash=item360ec17a19%3Ag%3AogsAAOSwj85YQZOB&_trkparms=gclientid%3DFGedgoICBa7VQcNydJbDuew1Tlj76BiGUzFhJrjc3b5_KTPm2U8LcVNcBgPbqV34&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 <$400 for a pair of new ones on Ebay.http://m.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-2013-2014-Ford-Edge-LED-Light-Tube-Tail-Lights-Brake-Lamps-Left-Right/361902275692?fits=Make%3AFord|Model%3AEdge&hash=item54430e7c6c%3Ag%3AgeMAAOSwr~lYnnII&_trkparms=gclientid%3DFGedgoICBa7VQcNydJbDuew1Tlj76BiGUzFhJrjc3b5_KTPm2U8LcVNcBgPbqV34&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656 $330 ea for 15-17http://m.ebay.com/itm/2015-2016-2017-Ford-Edge-Right-Passenger-Side-Tail-Lamp-Light-Assembly-new-OEM/232175794713?fits=Make%3AFord|Model%3AEdge&hash=item360ec17a19%3Ag%3AogsAAOSwj85YQZOB&_trkparms=gclientid%3DFGedgoICBa7VQcNydJbDuew1Tlj76BiGUzFhJrjc3b5_KTPm2U8LcVNcBgPbqV34&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656 The 15-17 posted is the base model taillight which is totally different than upper trim levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Just looked on Ebay and seen one for $975 for level 2 trim. That's just crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmjim Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) To access/remove the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) on your 2016 Sport you will need to remove the front/facia which takes all of 30-45 min once you know how. Ref ??? I removed my DRLs for the purpose of spray tinting since after careful examination noted that attempting to tint with overlay wrap was not going to workout to look good given my overlay experience of nill. So spray tinting was the choice. I used VHT Nite-Shades (Ref Pic). They recommend no more than three coats but I opted for 2.5 even moderate coats and got the affect I wanted (Ref Pics), Clean surface with alcohol or any cleaner that doesn't leave a film i.e. lighter fluid. Tape off. Hang up in a dust free environment, with Temps & humidity in the manufactures recommended range. Spray one coat at a time evenly with 15 min between coats There you have it...da, da daaaaah!... 2016 FORD EDGE SPORT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT.pdf Edited November 30, 2017 by snmjim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots57 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 To access/remove the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) on your 2016 Sport you will need to remove the front/facia which takes all of 30-45 min once you know how. Note: I'll be authoring a How-To with Pics for that one soon. I removed my DRLs for the purpose of spray tinting since after careful examination noted that attempting to tint with overlay wrap was not going to workout to look good. So spray tinting was the choice. I used VHT Nite-Shades (Ref Pic). They recommend no more than three coats but I opted for 2 even moderate coats and got the affect I wanted (Ref Pics), Two Screws hold the lights in and the rest of the retaining is with plastic clip points (Ref Pics) Clean surface with alcohol or any cleaner that doesn't leave a film i.e. lighter fluid. Tape off. Hang up in a dust free environment, with Temps & humidity in the manufactures recommended range. Spray one coat at a time evenly with 15 min between coats Pop back in and there you have it...da, da daaaaah!... I tinted mine with film like Nick did and they came out great. I'm glad you posted what it entails to remove them and what the fixtures look like, so thanks! I may end up replacing mine with the euro drivers pkg versions that come with proper fog lamps in the middle instead of the fake plastic vents that they come with now. Like these ones in an old post from someone: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17799-drivers-assistance-pkg-and-fog-lights/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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