2020 Edge SEL Rear Lighting

[BMWR1200c]

Has there been a definitive answer whether Titanium (or other model) hatch lights can be installed in place of the SEL non-lighting "reflectors" and if so, what's needed to make them functional? From what I've read, SEL's only have the outside tail lights light up, but the hatch lights are non-illuminated. Last night I got flashed from behind by someone who thought my lights were out, which they obviously weren't. Can't imagine keeping safety in mind that it would have cost Ford much more to add functional LED's in the hatch. Here's mine.....

 

Edited September 22 by BMWR1200c

[Wubster100]

I have an SEL and I have thought about upgrading my tail lights. The problem is that the cost of parts are too high. I am seeing about $200 to $300 USD for one tail light, and all 4 tail lights would need to be replaced to complete the full upgrade. Almost $1,000 USD for 4 used tail lights. But in terms of wiring and programming the lights, that is definitely doable.

 

What I really want to see is someone try to fit the 2015-2018 tail lights into a 2019-2024. I think it would be nice to have a line of red leds across the back.

 

 

[BMWR1200c]

It would help a lot if someone could post the wiring diagram of the lift gate wiring for a 2020 SEL and a 2020 Titanium to at least see if the wiring harness is even in the SEL, if I choose to add Titanium lift gate lights either with or without the center light bar.

[Wubster100]

@BMWR1200cHere are the diagrams for the tail lights.Reversing Lamp - LH, Low Series Design - Connector C451 Details - 2020 Edge.pdf Rear Lamps - Wiring Diagram - 2020 Edge.pdf Reversing Lamp - RH, Low Series Design - Connector C461 Details - 2020 Edge.pdf Reversing Lamps - Wiring Diagram - 2020 Edge.pdf Rear Lamp Assy with Reversing Lamp - LH, High Series Design - Connector C4483 Details - 2020 Edge.pdf Reversing Lamp - LH, Low Series Design - Connector C451 Location - 2020 Edge.pdf Rear Lamp Assy with Reversing Lamp - RH, High Series Design - Connector C4484 Details - 2020 Edge.pdf Rear Lamp Assy with Reversing Lamp - LH, High Series Design - Connector C4483 Location - 2020 Edge.pdf Reversing Lamp - RH, Low Series Design - Connector C461 Location - 2020 Edge.pdf

Edited Friday at 12:49 PM by Wubster100

[BMWR1200c]

Should I assume low series are plain Edges and SEL's, and High Series are ST, Titanium and Sports?

[BMWR1200c]

So here's a screen grab from Fleabay. There's gotta be a simple way to slice this puppy open, insert a couple of LED strips under the red reflectors and simply tap into the license plate wiring which is a couple of feet away, to at least get rear centered running lights since the license plate lights are always on with the headlights at night.

Edited Friday at 11:08 PM by 1004ron

[garycrist]

Look-up "Baking Headlight in an Oven". The heat helps deglue(?) them.

[Wubster100]

I would love to bake a tail light and open one up to see how difficult it would be to add a 12v red LED strip inside the light. The problem is that I haven’t been able to find any tail lights for a good price. Most of the tail lights I see start at about $200 USD.

[BMWR1200c]

Found another rear light enhancement option. Waiting to hear back to see if it will fit an SEL.....

https://zeus3d.net/products/2019-ford-edge-rear-reflector-replacement?srsltid=AfmBOoqC4C6BEDD2f_Ky6cmSY3ZnLJ8kEZ4oxtcuLtSbwlix69o2GPG2

 

[Wubster100]

The rear fog lights are located there for other markets. It does not look legal because you still need red reflectors in the rear.

Edited Saturday at 10:47 PM by Wubster100