F150 TAIL LIGHTS STOLEN! THE STORY & HOW TO FIX!

[@Rspud08]

Appreciate the share on the sources, mann. This same situation happened to me here in Houston TX 10 days ago. Ford is aware, cops didn't even stop by due to it happening & non emergent. 2019 Ford f150 lariat and alarm was bypassed by this same method. My insurance covered it ($2,576.38 replaced with same-used taillights), but raised my monthly payment $40 more, and I paid the deductible $500+. Frustrating because all I do is work and mind my own business, and these fellas just want it fast & easy. It's the sense of security that is taken away because it could simply happen again. I feel yea mann. Honestly, I'm probably trading this truck in once my payments are complete for a beater used vehicle

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sorry to hear this happened to you as well! And I would understand getting a beater. Having a nice truck like these shouldn’t be such a struggle lol happy to share the links and hopefully it helps. I’m considering adding a tonneau cover as well as my friends that have them don’t have issues.

[@Rspud08]

@vonlipichracing251 adding a cover is brilliant! Just may consider that option as well. Thanks, and likewise

[@rickeyb450]

Wouldn’t hurt to throw a clamp around the tailgate connection as well. I had one on my Gen 2 Raptor. Those tailgates can easily be stolen as well. It won’t stop them from getting it but it is a great deterrent.

[@vonlipichracing251]

I did think about that just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Crazy how easy it is to steal stuff on these trucks.

[@petertrznadel8107]

Just so happened to see another video about F-150 tail lights, from Ford tech, he was replacing a water damaged unit that had the proximity sensor. The whole lot came to $5600 including the module, new. At that price no wonder tail light theft is on the increase, the tail gate becomes a bonus for the thief.

[@vonlipichracing251]

That is CRAZY expensive for a tail light replacement. Can’t believe this kind of stuff.

[@texmexgod4002]

They got me on Saturday... SW San Antonio 1604 and I35 area. Thanks for the video. Going to beef up security on the truck before I go visit daughter in college again. These guys need to find a real job.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sorry to hear they got you as well! I hate that this is a trend lately.

[@NGFADED]

Literally happened to me today in San Antonio as well on 281 and 1604 at the Saltgrass steakhouse

[@spiderskateg]

Me too just down the street, at a motel 6. Fuckin bastards

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sorry to hear it. Seems like a big trend right now and it’s getting everyone.

[@metalbeast83]

was probably the same garbage trolls that took the lights out of my wife's ranger about 2 weeks ago, was at a big hotel in San Antonio right under the security lights.

[@tinafuller8440]

I have the same truck, and this just happened to me in February, but Ford gave me a quote for $750 for each sensor! The wanted almost $3000 for the tail lights and sensors. I ordered my tail lights from amazon, and the sensors from Ebay, but they don't work I guess because they are not programmed for my truck. Such a headache. I am so glad that I found your video!

[@vonlipichracing251]

It’s definitely a headache and it’s crazy how expensive it is to fix! Hope you can get it sorted soon

[@swkynard]

Just ordered mine, sorry that happed to you guys. Great job on the video

[@vonlipichracing251]

Appreciate it! Thanks for the comment

[@davidwagoner1850]

On Thanksgiving day, My ‘21 F150 Lariat was parked at a hotel off I-35 in Schertz, TX, and the taillights were also taken. They bent the right corner of my truck flip-back bed cover up (ruined it) and removed 4 of the screws on the access plate that covers the latch mechanism to open the tailgate. They bent it up (ruined it) as they pulled the latch to open the tailgate. Both taillights were taken. Total cost thru Jordan Ford is just shy of $6k! Ford knows all about this crap and is doing nothing to help prevent it. I’m adding the theft prevention screws to the access panel. I already have a tailgate lock that kept them from also taking it. Police shared it was happening up and down I-35 due to all the holiday drivers staying in hotels. I also bought and installed a metal plate that covers my 2 catalytic converters back when I bought the truck. It’s another item Ford knows about though is doing nothing to prevent! Expensive parts and they don’t give a rip.

[@vonlipichracing251]

So sorry to hear they got you as well. Crazy to hear another story of how ford doesn’t care about this problem. Hopefully the theft prevention measures will help protect you for the future.

[@FordGuy20111]

My grandpas ranger has those blind sensor lights told him to be careful , it’s crazy how people don’t care , hope they control this

[@vonlipichracing251]

Pretty wild for sure!

[@infamist]

Same happened to me. Twice! First time I went through insurance. Doing it all myself for the second. They cut my wiring too. I had to research how to fix that as well!

[@vonlipichracing251]

Damn cutting the harness is super frustrating. Did you need to cut and splice into it or replace from further back?

[@Domiano542]

Sorry for your loss but man that’s a stellar mustachè. Lol

[@vonlipichracing251]

Haha thank you much!

[@drewpatterson8009]

Happened to me in New Braunfels, they came into my apartment "secured" parking because the gate has been broken for months. $5000 to replace needless to say I may be suing my apartment complex for gross negligence.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Man that’s rough to hear. Sorry it happened to you as well!

[@jamescross1989]

Man I knew this was in San Antonio before I even clicked.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Yeah this city has changed over the years. Gotta be careful out there now

[@spiderskateg]

Did you ever get the bliss module to work/programmed?

[@vonlipichracing251]

I haven’t got around to it yet but still planning on doing it soon.

[@spiderskateg]

@@vonlipichracing251 I’m trying to get mine programmed but everybody I talk to has no idea what I’m talking about lol

[@vonlipichracing251]

@spiderskateg even the dealership? Definitely need to reprogram to get them to work with the VIN

[@spiderskateg]

@@vonlipichracing251 the person I used did it through the dealership and got the programmed. Cost me 950 to get them programmed

[@Firef8ter343]

Shit that happened to me here in houston and it cost $4500 dollars from ford to replace led lights and sensors.

[@vonlipichracing251]

My GOD that’s expensive! Is yours an F150 as well?

[@kathrynw3]

Yup, that's what they cost it's more like $5500 if you take it to a mechanic.​@@vonlipichracing251

[@ryburnsjr]

When the first 4x4 Toyota truck came out in the 70s. We parked in a mall parking lot ,shopped for about an hour and someone stole the front sheet metal off it. Hood and two front fenders...called the cops and no body could believe it

[@vonlipichracing251]

The HOOD AND FENDERS?! That’s even more wild!! Who does this stuff 🤯

[@5.0truck]

i got a 22' and it just happened to me, but they only took the passenger side because i have a damper on the driver side. im gonna add a damper and a bed cover.

[@vonlipichracing251]

That’s great feedback! Sounds like that damper came in clutch!

[@russellhartman7716]

Is it only the BLIS lights they are stealing? I've been looking at new f250's and if so, I know to avoid the BLIS taillights. I currently have a 21 fx4 stx f150 without BLIS, and it sits outside every night. So far it's been left alone.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Yes from what I’ve seen so far it’s ford trucks with the BLIS taillights. You can try the anti-theft methods but they aren’t 100% successful. Non-BLIS taillights might just keep you safe.

[@scformula]

Nope bed covers don’t help. They broke out my glass and took my tail lights today in the same area in San Antonio. I was on vacation and got lucky and had a dealership Red McCombs get me on the road back to DFW.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Damn sorry to hear it. Thought the bed cover would be of help but that’s wild. They’re really getting everyone lately.

[@FloridaCoastalGuy]

The tailgate cannot opened by inserting a screwdriver into the round hole in a remote release tailgate; the release handle is in a different lower location from the hole, I know because I tried to open my F-2019 150 Limited tailgate with a flat screwdriver, finally I removed the eight T-25 screws to remove the panel and this found out.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!!

[@texmexgod4002]

I was able to figure out how to unlatch each side with a screwdriver... surprise..I need to cover those damn holes on the side.. also sealing the tailgate cover on with high grade sealant.

[@FloridaCoastalGuy]

@@texmexgod4002 I installed LatchLid Taillight Theft Deterrent $60, on eBay

[@joefowler3106]

Mine were stolen last night '22 Ranger sitting in my driveway. Have a bed cover and they yanked it up breaking the bedcover latch on one side then removed the tailgate panel to access the lock and open the tailgate 🤬

[@vonlipichracing251]

Damn sorry to hear it!

[@basketball2731]

Just had this shit happen to me for the second time it’s so annoying man, happened in San Antonio too!

[@vonlipichracing251]

TWO TIMES?! Man that sucks! Have you done any of the anti-theft measures?

[@spiderskateg]

With them being aftermarket do the sensors and everything work?

[@vonlipichracing251]

I haven’t put the sensors back in yet but the manufacturer says it will. Recoding them to work properly will be the hard part.

[@spiderskateg]

@@vonlipichracing251 so right now you’re just rolling around with the taillight but no blis module? Sorry for being a pest and seem to be repeating myself

[@vonlipichracing251]

@spiderskateg correct. Tail lights and turn signals work just don’t have the blind spot light working at the moment. No worries! Happy to help.

[@desperadopharaoh2361]

Do I need a blis system cause I have a blis system and want aftermarket non blis lights will it throw codes

[@peekguyy3194]

This guy sounds like he's about to cry the whole video.

[@butterbeans1619]

Wow. Its really just two screws. Wow. It might slow them down.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Yep. Love my ford but they really need to fix this issue from the factory.

[@lakerphan17]

The screw does not fit for my 2020 f150 platinum?

[@vonlipichracing251]

Maybe reach out to the manufacturer I haven’t seen that issue yet

[@lakerphan17]

@ I did they’re sending me smaller screws

[@ismaelcontreras2895]

I had this happen to me and i had a bed cover on my f150

[@vonlipichracing251]

Man that’s really rough. Seems like nothing is the perfect fix, if they really want it and spend the time they’ll get it.

[@Vultite]

Any rattles after installation?

[@vonlipichracing251]

Not at all. New tails have been perfect. No issues at all after driving with them for a few weeks.

[@spiderskateg]

My shit just got stolen outside of my hotel, ford dealership quoted me at 5000 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sorry to hear it. And WOW. That quote is so expensive

[@TexazDieselCulture]

Here because it just happend to my 18 lariat 😢 i had a bed cover and they broke it !

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sorry not hear it. Breaking through the bed cover as well is wild. Didn’t think they would get that far

[@robjohnson6072]

I just bought a low mileage (58k) 2016 F 150 XLT, heated seats and navigation, specifically avoiding the panoramic roof, 10 speed transmission, and BLIS tail lights. All are issues that Ford knows about but will not address. $5k for tail lights is ludicrous.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Couldn’t agree more 5K for taillights is insane

[@PNZTX]

Should I catch the sorry sacks of poop out my way - similar to Cat-Converter gangs. I've got something even better to maintain my property: Mr. S&W, which handles all types of security issues. Yes, S&W is also a family business, like the tailgate locks! I say, bring it out my way; it will be the most expensive tail lights they attempt to steal, especially if it's on my property. Thanks for the video bro.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Happy to share. Hope it helped some

[@jasonc2313]

It happened to me 2 weeks ago in San Antonio as well. I don't blame Ford, that would be like blaming me for it- we are both victims. But the hotel i was in and police didn't seem to care. Ultimately it is the bad people doing bad things.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sorry to hear it happened to you as well. I feel like ford could add a little more protection, but thankful there are some options out there as well

[@Pennebaker1]

You’re lucky they didn’t steal the whole truck. Very common nowadays whether the key fob is in it or not

[@vonlipichracing251]

Sure hope that doesn’t happen but thank God for insurance

[@SpencerWolfley]

At least they unplugged the tail lights. Somebody stole mine this morning and just cut the wires so I have to get a new wiring harness as well. Freaking thieves in San Antonio.

[@vonlipichracing251]

That’s SUPER annoying I’m so sorry. What a huge headache

[@KingHaywood85]

Why is it so easy to take the lights?

[@vonlipichracing251]

Only 2 screws hold them in

[@KingHaywood85]

@@vonlipichracing251 Does your tailgate not lock? It's the same way on my Tacoma

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

Even if you have video evidence, police aren't going to expend resources on stolen property. A determined thief will bypass your mods in less than 30 seconds. Those taillights are the new catalytic converter. Highly valuable and can be removed in seconds. Look at the bright side. At least you're not driving a challenger, because they just take the entire car.

[@vonlipichracing251]

lol anything is better than a challenger

[@RayZde]

Same thing happened to me. Cost me 5k

[@vonlipichracing251]

Did you take it to a dealership?

[@santiagocruz5399]

They got me Wednesday

[@vonlipichracing251]

Damn sorry to hear it. Claim that insurance and get the aftermarket tails for $600 and send it

[@tiriqherrera7961]

Bro this literally happened to me this morning

[@vonlipichracing251]

Damn I’m sorry to hear it. Get your truck right at grab that anti theft kit. Haven’t had any problems with mine since adding.

[@noliftgarage1399]

Hope you get back on your feet soon

[@vonlipichracing251]

Gracias papi

[@bricks-mortar]

Texas - Lucky, they did not remove all your wheels, leave vehicle on bricks. That happens when you go to movies in Texas.

[@vonlipichracing251]

Wild stuff in Texas these days 🤪

[@dw7094]

One good reason not to buy these trucks. If it was me, I'd just get aftermarket tailights and perform a sensor delete. I sure as hell wouldn't give FORD any more $'s.

[@Playhard31210]

You’re surprised cause it happened in a nice neighborhood on a nice side of town😂😂

[@vonlipichracing251]

Guess I should just go to the hood all the time eh

[@Playhard31210]

My point exactly you can be in a nice neighborhood where there’s nice stores and still get your shit stolen, sir 😂