New Headlights

[tbone]

I need new headlights. I've seen the aftermarket ones for $83. Ford OEM ones are around $140. Anyone used the aftermarket ones? I wouldn't mind saving the money but don't want to put crap on my car.

[bawazir]

I have them 75 for the headlight each and for the corner light 35 each

[Local Boy]

I have a pair, it came with fracture cracks in it. It did not let moisture in and operated fine...But I got tired of looking at those fractures, and polished up my OEM ones. Those aftermarket one's work fine, if you don't mind the cosmetic issues.

Aloha

[scruff]

i bought a set for the CV and they were a perfect fit no issues after 3yrs

[tbone]

I have a pair, it came with fracture cracks in it. It did not let moisture in and operated fine...But I got tired of looking at those fractures, and polished up my OEM ones. Those aftermarket one's work fine, if you don't mind the cosmetic issues.

Aloha

I tried to polish up my old ones numerous times, but they still look like crapola. Sidelights, taillights are good though. Fog lights suck, though they are hard to see. Haven't found any aftermarket fogs. OEM's are only about $100, so I will get those. Anything facing the wind takes a beating...........

[Mike]

I need new headlights. I've seen the aftermarket ones for $83. Ford OEM ones are around $140. Anyone used the aftermarket ones? I wouldn't mind saving the money but don't want to put crap on my car.

PM Chapel1 he put a new one on his and posted where he got it :D

[4play]

you have to sand through the clearcoat. it's tuff, but you will know when your through. all of a sudden it will scuff really easy.

[Bradley G]

Aftermarket lighting fixtures are *****ola, they yellow and ^^ degrade in a short time.
I put new Ford headlamp housings on on "LIL SiS" four years ago, they still are clear and no degrading like the ones it came with.
With all the wrecks lately, they should be available used.

[SC Cheesehead]

Aftermarket lighting fixtures are *****ola, they yellow and ^^ degrade in a short time.
I put new Ford headlamp housings on on "LIL SiS" four years ago, they still are clear and no degrading like the ones it came with.
With all the wrecks lately, they should be available used.

^^^^^^ What Bradley said. ^^^^^^

There are a couple guys that recently posted up threads about parting out their cars, maybe send them a PM and save yourself some bucks.

[DOOM]

I tried to polish up my old ones numerous times, but they still look like crapola. Sidelights, taillights are good though. Fog lights suck, though they are hard to see. Haven't found any aftermarket fogs. OEM's are only about $100, so I will get those. Anything facing the wind takes a beating...........

Where are you finding OEM headlights for $100.00???

The dealers around here are asking $200.00

A local member got one for $140.00 and that was a hook up! :up:

[Mr. Man]

Anybody make glass lens anymore, like the old days

[DOOM]

Anybody make glass lens anymore, like the old days

This is why you're in the GEEZER GOON SQUAD :shake:

[breeze]

Where are you finding OEM headlights for $100.00???

:up:

ill take a pair i need em and the fogs!..:D

[tbone]

Where are you finding OEM headlights for $100.00???

The dealers around here are asking $200.00

A local member got one for $140.00 and that was a hook up! :up:


OEM fogs are $100. :lol:
Headlights $140.

Go to this link for the headlights and any other parts for the MM.

https://www.fordpartscenter.net/oem-ford-parts.html?gclid=CL7mpuuwjJ8CF QLxDAodSx-TMA

[tbone]

Where are you finding OEM headlights for $100.00???

The dealers around here are asking $200.00

A local member got one for $140.00 and that was a hook up! :up:

Who buys parts from the local Ford Dealer? Full retail and sales tax? I don't think so!

[tbone]

To be exact, the left is $144.50 and the right is $144.46. Retail is $197.40. OEM headlights.

[Mr. Man]

This is why you're in the GEEZER GOON SQUAD :shake:

I like the glass lens because they are tough and they don't get milky or yellow. Your to wet behind the ears to remember good lens:P

Anybody else besides Van WinkleDoom aware of glass lens

[Phrog_gunner]

I like the glass lens because they are tough and they don't get milky or yellow. Your to wet behind the ears to remember good lens:P

Anybody else besides Van WinkleDoom aware of glass lens

I don't remember any cars with a glass 'lens', but I do remember the sealed beams that were glass.

[Mr. Man]

Sealed beams were the round or square replaceable units but I remember seeing glass units were the bulb was what you replaced when it died.

[tbone]

Now the aftermarket lights are down to $72.18. HALF the price of OEM. Pretty tempting.

[FastMerc]

I bought after market ones from car parts warehouse,and sent them back the headlights fit lousy and the wiring was off.Kept the cornering lights.Put new Mercury lights and they are perfect.But Im a stinker for detail,lol

[Bradley G]

Go ahead, you have been warned. :P
Now the aftermarket lights are down to $72.18. HALF the price of OEM. Pretty tempting.

[Quasar3210]

I bought headlights for my 03 Vic from Certifit a little over two years ago now. They look as good as they did the day I bought them. No yellowing, nothing. Only problem is I don't think they do any shipping. You have to be close enough to one of their stores to go in and pick them up. Check them out here. www.certifit.com (http://www.certifit.com) If you go in there, you pay the list price. So new aftermarket Marauder headlamps are $63.75 each

[03blackmerc]

i got the after market i think they were Eagle eye brand. they were great until i replaced the bulbs. they came sealed from the factory so when i put the other ones in they seem to fog. i wish i could figure out a way to get the moisture out?-

[CBT]

i got the after market i think they were Eagle eye brand. they were great until i replaced the bulbs. they came sealed from the factory so when i put the other ones in they seem to fog. i wish i could figure out a way to get the moisture out?-

As crazy as this sounds, some people have baked them in the oven, and it worked.

[03blackmerc]

ha ha my friend tried a heat gun on his and crack.... allll the way down the seem. i wonder how the get the moisture out from the factory.

[tbone]

i got the after market i think they were Eagle eye brand. they were great until i replaced the bulbs. they came sealed from the factory so when i put the other ones in they seem to fog. i wish i could figure out a way to get the moisture out?-

Drill 2 small holes at the bottom. Yes, it lets a little water in, but it gets in anyway. They WILL dry up between rains.

[tbone]

Go ahead, you have been warned. :P

Brad, can I borrow $290?????

[tbone]

I bought headlights for my 03 Vic from Certifit a little over two years ago now. They look as good as they did the day I bought them. No yellowing, nothing. Only problem is I don't think they do any shipping. You have to be close enough to one of their stores to go in and pick them up. Check them out here. www.certifit.com (http://www.certifit.com) If you go in there, you pay the list price. So new aftermarket Marauder headlamps are $63.75 each

Thanks. I think I will try them. There is one not far away.

[Bradley G]

I thought I paid like 80 -90 for Ford headlamps, course that was four years ago!
Brad, can I borrow $290?????

[tbone]

I thought I paid like 80 -90 for Ford headlamps, course that was four years ago!

You had to get new lamps for your '04 MM four years ago? The car would only be maybe 2 years old! What gives Mr. Sinclair?:argue:

[chapel1]

I bought oem headlights EXACTLY like the ones that my 300A 2003 Marauder came with from RockAuto. Back in march of last year. They came complete with lamps.

[chapel1]

TYC GENERA Headlight Assembly
Right side #20-6400-90
Left Side #20-6399-90
were $73.99 in March 2009 from RockAuto .com

[Bradley G]

Well that was when I bought the LSE, they were all froggy.
The Marauder housings were replaced under warranty more than 5 years ago, for sweating inside.
You had to get new lamps for your '04 MM four years ago? The car would only be maybe 2 years old! What gives Mr. Sinclair?:argue:

[tbone]

Well that was when I bought the LSE, they were all froggy.
The Marauder housings were replaced under warranty more than 5 years ago, for sweating inside.

What is an LSE? They were froggy? :lol:ribbitt!

[Bradley G]

The 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis LSE HPP was the seed for the Marauder.
We should match 'em up sometime, might suprise ya'

What is an LSE? They were froggy? :lol:ribbitt!

[tbone]

I bought headlights for my 03 Vic from Certifit a little over two years ago now. They look as good as they did the day I bought them. No yellowing, nothing. Only problem is I don't think they do any shipping. You have to be close enough to one of their stores to go in and pick them up. Check them out here. www.certifit.com (http://www.certifit.com) If you go in there, you pay the list price. So new aftermarket Marauder headlamps are $63.75 each

I called Certifit in Chicago today. $59.95. "OK, I said, I'll take them. No, they are out of stock. Ok, so how long till they come in? Don't know. Well, I want to special order them. No, can't do that. Well, when will you get them? No idea."

What kind of operation are they running over there? :lol: