F-150 Headlight Bulb Replacement - 2015 -17 Detailed Instructions

[@tyharris9994]

There are two thoughts I wish to express: 1. May you and your offspring be blessed for ten generations for taking the time to help your fellow humans with this critically informative and very helpful video. I literally could not have changed this headlamp bulb without it. 2. The Ford engineers who are responsible for me having to spend a hot sweaty hour in a parking lot to CHANGE A LIGHTBULB because you have to take half the vehicle apart to do so need to be hunted down, publicly horsewhipped , and set adrift on an iceberg. F U Ford!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're comment has got to be the best one I've ever had. I started my day laughing because of your well written comment. BTW...... as far as the engineers go...... I AGREE!

[@rafaelramirez3512]

Agree ... i was like damn ford engineers were pissed off about something the day it was to work on headlights.

[@ravenlong1893]

You can actually just take a 8mm and take off the plastic in the wheel well and reach up and take it out. Takes maybe 5 min each side

[@blainemcdonald6972]

I did see another video where it was done through the wheel well

[@jameygroves8561]

As an engineer (civil), I must say that these Ford engineers must have been German. Too damn complicated for no apparent reason

[@fdb4159]

Honestly this is one of the best tutorials I have seen, and I have watched lots. Although this was a horrible design by ford to change headlamps bulbs, this video made it quick and easy without any screwups. Taking my time, the first took 30 minutes and the second took 15. Anybody that gave this video a thumbs down, is an idiot or internet troll. Thanks Phil!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome, FD B!!!! thanks for such a nice comment. Hope you find my other videos just as useful!

[@brandonw987]

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! All that for a bulb If I get pulled over I'm just going to show the cop this video.

[@PhilCrockett]

that is a GENIUS idea!

[@brandonw987]

@@PhilCrockett thanks and great video by the way.

[@PhilCrockett]

THANKS, BRANDON!

[@kentuckyoutdoors9344]

Not too fun but I’d rather change it in this than a jeep Cherokee any day tbh. It took hours to change all of them in it lol

[@chrisgaming5306]

Lima Mike Alfa Oscar!!!!! Brilliant

[@nessajay329]

Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial. Ford made this unnecessarily hard to do and you've cleared up the confusion greatly.

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome, Vanessa! Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope my other videos will help you out someday as well.

[@oingoboingo9327]

Thanks for your concise directions including how to avoid breaking tabs and excellent steady camera work with the tripod. Truly a great instructional video.

[@PhilCrockett]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope my other videos help you out as well!

[@torikelson2050]

Truly an amazing tutorial! Took me about 1 1/2 hours as someone who has never done this! Thanks for your time !!

[@PhilCrockett]

I love it! thanks for the great comment!

[@ronaldbrown4989]

I've seen instructions going thru the fenderwell to the back of the housing. Although this removes more bolts, etc., I think I'll do it this way. Less contortion involved inside fender and don't need to take the tire off. Thanks for this tutorial!

[@PhilCrockett]

Yeah, that is a possibility for sure. I only make videos on the proper way to do things even though there's shortcuts. Also, it would be very difficult logistically to film that. That's another reason I didn't do it that way. However, the proper way still does the job

[@KandBDoormasters]

Yea, I just watched 3 videos about going thru the fender… I think this way would be less stressful

[@robbieg3113]

This is the best, most thorough video. Thank you 🙏

[@PhilCrockett]

thank you!

[@matthewbohan513]

This video was perfect! Thank you for the details. No broken pieces thanks to the precise videos tutorials! Well done!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks! It definitely wasn't EZ like the old ones! Not happy about the engineering.

[@spcpitts]

This is the best automotive how to I have ever found. Thanks for taking the time.

[@PhilCrockett]

Thank you!

[@gimmeaford9454]

A better video would be the one pulling back the wheel well liner to access the headlight from behind without practically tearing her front end apart

[@josephcreek3479]

This is such a good video. Very thorough and very helpful man. Any auto shop would absolutely screw people over to change out a headlight bulb. I’m sure there are people on here with horror stories with how much some shops tried charging to change out the bulbs on this truck lol honestly with your video it looks pretty simple, just a little time consuming.

[@PhilCrockett]

if you can turn a wrench, then you can do this. None of this is hard. It just makes you angry at the engineers.

[@bugpack6]

Great video. Reminded me of the old instructions videos in school science class. Thanks

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you like the rest of my channel, Eric.

[@jeanfleming4234]

Thanks so much for this very detailed video. Ford doesn’t make it easy! I have seen that you can access from the wheel well but this one gives you complete access Thanks

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it helped

[@Shelton-p7f]

Dude saved me some time I get frustrated to easily and your video helped I appreciate it

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad my video helped! I absolutely hate the engineering on modern vehicles. Zero common sense!

[@undrtakr2222]

From one fellow mechanic to another, I have to give thank's for this detailed video, as I am used to workin on classic's, or race car's(I am a retired racing engine specialist), or high performance(Exotic) street car's. I remember when, it took me about 2 minute's to swap out the headlight bulb's(Including the whole glass bulb's, that weighed around 2lbs each, of the mid 80's & back car's/truck's), by just poppin the hood, reachin in, givin it a 1/8th-1/4 turn, and ya could look right at the bulb's, or unscrewin the 3/4 screw's(Usually 2 up top and 1 in the center along the bottom, and 2, if it had 4, instead of 3 screw's mounting it), that held the big glass bulb's in place...

[@PhilCrockett]

yes! this design is ridiculous !

[@davepeters6275]

I just got my first F150 a couple days ago! This look harder to change than on the Ram 1500 I had! Looks like I'll have my wife help me! Thanks for the info!

[@PhilCrockett]

Yeah, it's a stupid design, but it comes apart easy enough. Just takes some time.

[@davidstrawhince4411]

Wow, what a great video. Every step detailed and precise.

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks! Too bad the engineers at Ford has zero common sense

[@kylelee4533]

Thanks for your time putting this together. It was very helpful!!

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davewilson9772]

Thanks Phil! Great tutorial.

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad my video helped you out.

[@twc-projects]

Great job! This is an excellent step by step video. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@14lawandorder]

Thank you for a great detailed video and narration.

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stuartwatts9493]

What a great video......thank you!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome!

[@veryconfusing]

Notable - If you have OEM sport fender flares - They are NOT GLUED/3M Taped, they are only held in with plastic plugs - Thanks a ton for posting this. I wanted to install LED bulbs which is better done with the headlights removed. This is a perfect walk though - Thanks !!!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for the info! Also, thanks for taking the time to comment, James! Hope you like my other DIY vids

[@andrewibarra4906]

This was an extremely well done & helpful video. Thank you!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome, andrew!

[@richardramero369]

Sir, I do appreciate the knowledge . It was just like you explain, perfect to the "T". Thank you very much..

[@PhilCrockett]

You are very welcome, Richard!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Reminds me of some trucks that had to have the engine/transmission set in before the cab went on. Sure am glad mine is old. My OLD Ford had a Fonzie headlight that I had to bang the fender to get it to come on li beam. Sure was good to get kids attention. The Taco pulled that stunt but some electrolytic grease and a good cleaning fixed that. So go catch Kitties and have a Jesus Weekend and GBWYall, Phil old pal!

[@PhilCrockett]

Lewie Lewie! This was my Father-in-law's truck. It's almost comical how much a fella has to good through to change a light bulb on these newer trucks. My old truck took 10 minutes to change one. I feel like we are going backwards in engineering this days. Anyways..... yes, I have been out pulling kitties from the Mighty MO. 3 of them were longer than my leg. It's been good! May the Lord bless you and your family as well!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@PhilCrockett The Taco is an 89 and the Honda an 86 and the Park Avenue a 97 so no thanks for a newer one. GOOD DEAL on the kitties and good eating to yall. And Happy Jesus Weekend and Happyhappy, Buddy! GBWYall!

[@davidb5952]

Great detailed video - thanks.

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome!

[@kylekreger947]

You can just pull out the wheel well insert and pull off the light bulb from the wheel well

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes, indeed, but extremely difficult to film. In fact, sometimes doing it the correct way is the easiest way to teach it. After all, if you can turn a wrench and a screwdriver you can do this.

[@dcfrickle32]

Wow best install video I’ve ever came across!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks, Nick!!!!

[@jeffjarvie311]

Wow, great video. Clear and concise!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks, Jeff! Glad it helped you out.

[@dungeontime9859]

If it's the driver's side dim light you can remove the air filter bolt on top and move it enough to reach underneath to replace bulb. I did mine in 2 mins. Hope this helps!

[@Nels10]

Great Video, thanks mate !!!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome! I apologize for the horrible engineers that made this awful design. However, I'm glad I can make a video to help all the common sense people out there to change their bulbs.

[@charles6726]

All you have to do is take a few screws out of the fender liner

[@PhilCrockett]

When presenting a DIY video, I must do it in the proper procedure.

[@montana7210]

Crazy how replacing light bulbs became a job , but great tutorial

[@PhilCrockett]

Tell me about it

[@aaronpaterson9765]

Once the headlamp is removed, is the fog light easily accessible?

[@PhilCrockett]

I haven’t tackled that yet

[@AutoTechWorld_DIY]

Thanks for the great video. Very detailed and clear on instruction. I like that 👍

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for watching!

[@pdrg]

I'm 100% certain I'll never need to do this, but as ever a really clear, simple tutorial, well presented

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for the positive comment, Paddy!!!

[@bugpack6]

Any chance you have a video on aiming the headlamps adjustment? I put a 2.5 level kit on mine and need to reposition the Aim downwards.

[@PhilCrockett]

I don't have a video on that, but what a good idea.

[@KrisW2007]

Awesome video! Worked great and way easier with help like this shows. 👍

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it helped!Hope my other videos are just as useful to you!

[@scottdeeter6164]

All you have to do is loosen the screws in the fender roll back the fender liner, and you have access to both high and low beams way too much work

[@PhilCrockett]

I have seen that done, it's not the right way to do it but it works! The biggest problem is, it's almost impossible to film that correctly. Most of it is blind feeling. After watching my video one could possibly figure that out. Thanks for the criticisms, I can always do better for sure. I will check your channel out to get some good tips on how to do this right. Thanks again, Scott!

[@mattdraper8477]

That is what I was going to say, fender liner is a much easier method with only a few screws, 15min tops, bam, done.

[@blakesteen8001]

After removing the headlight did you have to adjust it any?

[@PhilCrockett]

I did not

[@dpeeps9951]

the official Ford method is to go through the wheel well liner not all this plastic trim stuff because those tabs are only meant to be used a few times before you have to buy a new trim piece

[@PhilCrockett]

This is how they do it properly

[@daveellis5100]

Recorded horizontally:)

[@PhilCrockett]

I suppose if it was vertically recorded that would be a short.

[@xbladerunner]

Phil are the directions any different for LED lamp replacement? Thank you in advance.

[@PhilCrockett]

I don't know. I've only used this bulb. sorry I can't help you, my friend.

[@dagstoy]

Damn good video. I had a couple added steps on my 2015 because it has the fender flares. No major issue though. Snapped right back together

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad you liked it, Kevin!

[@coltonk7591]

How did you do the flush fender?

[@divens222]

GREAT FRIGGIN VIDEO!!!! There will be soooo much good karma heading your way for doing this for all of us "shade tree mechanic" wannabees!

[@PhilCrockett]

THANKS!!!!

[@mikesalgado2562]

Great Video!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks, Mike!

[@stevetrent4753]

Mine has a stock fender flare that going over plastic piece that you pop out. Seems to be mounted to this flare different from the plastic piece wrapping g around to wheel

[@PhilCrockett]

hmmmm,,,, interesting....

[@RBrady-r4t]

Wow. Thanks, Phil. Ford engineers are a real headache. I'll give it a try, but will probably just make the appt with the garage, just in case...

[@PhilCrockett]

I miss the old-fashioned designs.

[@boostedfb6brah609]

Meanwhile I can change all 8 bulbs(corner, high, low and fog) in my civic in just under 2 minutes 😂😂. 5 minutes if i am drinking a beer and talking 😂.

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes! I am so disappointed in our engineers

[@treyjoints262]

First off, great video. Very helpful. I’m looking for a very bright head lamp bulb that’s non LED, anyone have any bulb suggestions that have worked for them?

[@PhilCrockett]

Maybe someone else could answer this one because I don't know

[@patrickwisdom7769]

Excellent video and instruction!

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it was helpful, Patrick!

[@bhoffman421]

Oh my Ford!😮

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes! You will be asking the Lord for forgiveness instead of the Ford for forgiveness as you cuss through this whole process. The engineers have zero common sense these days.

[@SliceyAethstetic]

Jeez. And just when I thought it was going to be as easy as the tail lights.. Ford goes and throws this curveball. Gotta love over engineering.

[@PhilCrockett]

Indeed it is ridiculous!

[@allendiaz5176]

Or you go thru the wheel well, disconnect the front of the well liner, reach in and change the light bulb. Ta dah!

[@Dojosreview]

Amazing how mechanics say it's an hour of Labor when you just described everything to do in a 5-minute video

[@PhilCrockett]

Understand! However, it's easier to explain something in five minutes that takes a lot longer. However, it sure did take an hour

[@Dojosreview]

@@PhilCrockett after your video talking about 15 minutes to change out my headlight you saved me about about $150 from what Firestone was telling me so thank you

[@CadmusCurtis]

My God. Thank you for posting. But WHO THE **** DESIGNES THESE NEW VEHICLES??? Used to be able to reach in and pop the bulbs out, I love my new 2016 f 150 but miss the ease of my older trucks... Thanks again sir, I really need good bulbs due to my vision issues.

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes indeed, my friend! These modern day, engineers need their brains rewired!

[@Bob_Weir617]

I can’t believe Ford engineers thought this to be a good way to change your bulbs!!! WTF

[@PhilCrockett]

Agree!

[@jeffreygunn3530]

Pretty sure they thought it was a good way to get you to bring it to the dealership and pay them $200 to do it

[@FIGNAS83]

My 01' F150 had two tabs behind the headlight you pulled up, and the headlight assembly came out. What where the engineers thinking for this model 😂

[@PhilCrockett]

yep! this is awful engineering!

[@jamesknight802]

I think i am just gonna sell it when these go out.

[@iwejun]

Check out how to change a bulb in Ford Fusion, this is nothing compared to it.

[@PhilCrockett]

You mean there is something worse than this? That sounds like a nightmare.

[@sergeHIMS3LF]

Dang! I just bought me a 2017 lariat and man oh man am I not looking forward to this which unfortunately may happen one day 😂🤣🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ love my Ford though…

[@PhilCrockett]

The engineers have lost all common sense. This is such a tragedy.

[@kenboze6683]

This does not display the 2015 F150 exactly. Before taking off the bracket, you must take the trim piece clips above the wheel well.

[@PhilCrockett]

hmmm....interesting......

[@flamewalker04]

I wish I had found this video before I replaced my headlights last time... I wouldn't have nearly lost my thumbnail trying to replace them through the wheel well!!!

[@PhilCrockett]

Indeed this light bulb replacement is a real pain! I don't know what is wrong with engineers these days. Seems like we've made things more difficult than they should be. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope my other videos help you out as well

[@shepardw4981]

Yeah that's ridiculous you have to remove the whole headlight assembly to change a bulb. Anyway to angle it down for a lifted truck?

[@PhilCrockett]

ya.... the engineers aren't what they use to be.

[@Bigpeness]

This ain’t that bad , I’m not paying for labor anymore !

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for watcing! Stop paying for labor!!! LOL!!

[@whywhy1035]

Why didn't you just do it the easy way

[@PhilCrockett]

I always show the right way. Plus...... The short cut is blind and can't be properly filmed.

[@whywhy1035]

O ok sorry

[@thetexan6969]

What’s the easy way??

[@Jerrys_missing_finger]

@@thetexan6969 turn wheels out to side you are working or take wheel off. There are 3- 7/32 screws in wheel well splash guard and 1 trim tab. Pull it back and secure. Reach up into the orifice with your booger hooks and try finesse the dust covers and bulbs out. Its a test of arm an wrist joint mobility. High beams are more reachable than low, both of these ways are a PITA, video way is more likely to result in less swearing and frustration. Video is a great resource.

[@cornydad]

Why didn't they just design it to reach from inside the engine compartment to change it?!!!!

[@DingleDarn]

Some of those screws are definitely not necessary and lord knows they're not all getting put back in when I get done

[@PhilCrockett]

Right!

[@silentdragon9734]

hell ford should pay its costumers to chang their bulbs

[@PhilCrockett]

agree!

[@Av8r6o4]

wtf all this to change a simple light bulb? lol way to go ford! im gonna show the cops this video if they ever pull me over for no bulb

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes! I agree! One of the reasons I did this video is so I can remember how to do it again. I think the engineers need to get their heads scanned.

[@willfoster9715]

You have to be kidding me. I'll never buy a new truck.

[@PhilCrockett]

ikr! Something is wrong with the engineers. Zero commonsense went in to this design. This was my father-in-law's truck. I own a Chevy. I was making fun of this Ford to my buddy who owns a Ford, and he asked "have you ever changed the bulb in your new Chevy?"....so I looked it up......... It looks even WORSE! Banging my head!!!!

[@felipeescalante3181]

Okay

[@PhilCrockett]

ikr

[@scherenschnitt6333]

Why easy if there is a complicated way.

[@PhilCrockett]

That's the Ford way!..... and.....unfortunately........most vehicles these days. The engineers have lost all common sense

[@RodGodFilms]

I hate engineers lol

[@PhilCrockett]

I can tell you, the engineers in the 70s and 80s had a lot more common sense for sure!

[@bw6841]

WTF Ford?? Several bolt sizes and retaining clips? Let me just wheel my toolbox over to change a freaking bulb. Changing all bulbs took like 4 minutes on my car. On my truck - 45, apparently.

[@PhilCrockett]

That's why I drive a Chevy! Ha ha ha! To be honest, Chevy isn't any better!

[@joehunt4506]

Why the hell did they have to do this 🤦‍♂️

[@PhilCrockett]

Because engineers have zero common sense

[@spoderman8414]

Hwheel

[@PhilCrockett]

thanks.

[@gimmeaford9454]

Way too much work just peel back the wheel well liners

[@theeasternfront6436]

Yeah full blow F You to Ford for this crap!

[@mattmichalski8148]

Absolutely ridiculous Ford!!!!!! My 2006 Silverado takes me literally 2 minutes to change both

[@PhilCrockett]

Yeah, I'm just is happy about it as you are!

[@mattmichalski8148]

@@PhilCrockett One of the many reasons I'll never own a Ford