How to Remove & Replace 2018-2020 F150 Taillights & Bulbs

[@HumboldtRefugee]

Dealership wanted $659 to do this. You saved me $626 + hours. Thanks.

[@edwarddickson7731]

Ridiculous. Freakin stealerships.

[@HawkGuy82]

That's cray cray

[@familyvideos316]

Thank you! As a single mom who does DYI as much as I can to save money, these videos are a lifesaver!

[@ValerieLandreth]

Thank you so much for this video when I’m doing work on my truck my dad used to be right there coaching me telling me that I needed to do it myself so I can learn how to take care of my own truck. My dad has since passed away, so this video was a lifesaver thank you so much!

[@laramieleraistre7435]

My F150 has the notorious condensation tail light, pooling cold water popped the bulb when it got too hot and I couldn't figure out how to get the taillight off. One of the comments mentioned an additional tab at the top opposite the two mentioned in this video and was so much easier to remove once I was aware of that! Thank you for the video and to the commentor that mentioned the extra tab!

[@timstrickland5788]

Ford wanted over $350 to replace the entire light assembly. I bought one on amazon for $150, watched this video, and done. Saved myself $200 for less than 5 minutes work.

[@milesej05]

Common sense

[@zerofink2586]

I bought the light bulb from auto zone for 8.99…that’s all you need

[@travissorenson1326]

Of everything I have done on my F150. This has been the easiest. Thank you sir!

[@yourdudeness]

Thank you. That was perfect. And you were right about that top rubber holder coming off with the disassembly. Caught that, put it back in. Easy peasy. Thank you from all of us that get intimidated by these things.

[@chlk120]

Worked perfectly- thank you for posting! Now $27.99 on Amazon for the entire lens, harness, and bulbs!

[@pdurham2458]

Clean, simple and eloquent presentation. Thank you.

[@countrygirl5035]

Thank you so much for this video. I was so worried I was going to have to go to the dealership and pay a lot of money that I don’t have right now to get this done. I’m now going to do it myself. You have no idea how much this helped me!! God Bless

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you for a quick and informative video to show me how to do it. Much appreciated

[@Southern-Deplorable]

Not only do you have the same color as I do, but the insert did exactly as yours. Thanks for the instruction 👍

[@joedaniels255]

Nice video, however you may have missed one point. On my 2019 F-150, there is also a locator pin on the top corner of the housing near the tailgate. It may not matter since the top bolt is in close proximity to the pin, but it is there and would be better if not broken. Again, nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertArmbrust]

Great video, thank you! Like the detailed and specific notations of quirky things that could happen or to be aware of, etc. Also, quick and concise, which is nice. Will watch for more of your videos. Great work!

[@philos212]

Thank you. I need to change mine for the third time and I always forget how to. Appreciate the video!

[@hieronymusbosch6255]

Perfect video. Saves me a ton of money and time and everything worked exactly the way you described. Thank you.

[@stevenpeters6533]

Just did this…. Small trick if your “inserts” are being stubborn I snaked a small diameter rope in the gap for some leverage and pulled straight back. Mine was stuck pretty good.

[@EileenPryor-Foley]

Great explanation. Simple, concise, and complete. Did everything just as you explained and got it done. Thank you!!

[@danielthompson9118]

NOTE: we have a 2019 and thought the housing was just being supremely stubborn. Turns there is an extra insert pin at the top and opposite the other two. I used a plastic chisel between the light housing and main body to pry away slowly. Hope this is helpful to others!

[@Hawaiiboy-zr3gt]

Exactly! I started with the passenger side and I was like wtf is going on. I peeked in and seen that extra pin. Got one of those plastic remover tools and popped it out like butter

[@RussellStovetop386]

Thanks for this! I figured something else had to be done. I was afraid the housing would break.

[@wandab6686]

I used a lighter to soften the top pin so I could straighten it

[@mitch7066]

What is the plastic thing called that is stuck on the peg? I'm trying to find a new one for my truck and I can't find out what they're called.

[@dondtektor8537]

I thank You guys so much for helping us with our do it ourself projects. Very helpful video.

[@markwiser5737]

Thank you. Made it an easy 5 minute change. Also like to add, ~30 dollars for light from Amazon.

[@ericchandley4618]

That was a perfect video. It went exactly like you said it would go. Thank you so much.

[@DanG85]

Thank you for mentioning the issue with the tabs. Unfortunately you didn't give a solution for that to tabs tendency of simply snapping off instead of coming out.

[@macman9689]

very simple instructions. well done.

[@frederickwoodford3474]

I had a clip fall off does anyone know where it goes or what it is?????????

[@adamwilliams1367]

Did you guys have a bigger gap between the body and top of the taillight at the first push pin? I did same with mine and the gap is by far bigger than stock. My buddy did the same thing and also got the gap? It functions as it should but the fitment looks like crap now

[@NoahStage3]

I haven't had this issue on our truck so I'm not sure what the exact problem would be. You may have already tried this, but loosen the two side screws slightly, then push the light back to close the gap. Once it's in place, hold the light steady while you tighten the screws down. There is some play in those screw holes that could be causing a problem.

[@adamwilliams1367]

@@NoahStage3 yeah I’ve tried everything. It’s just something with too much place that’s causing it.

[@oc6920]

I have the same gap your talking about but only on my right Tail light. Sucks because its been raining lately and water makes its way in there

[@jasonrstang]

Before you push the two pins in all the way, there is also a plastic locator at the top nearest you that needs to be in proper position.

[@johngordon3551]

Well done. Answers all question.

[@707RollerMan]

Anyone know of the factory halogen 2018+ will plug and play on a 2016 with halogens? Just like the look of them better than the 15-17 tail lights

[@JoeyWilliams]

well done. helpful, instructive and to the point.

[@jimbock477]

Thanks for telling me the bulb number and showing me how to replace them.

[@MarkNOTW]

Maybe this helps someone. I replaced a bulb but it didnt fix the problem so I sprayed WD40 where the bulb inserts and in the main wiring harness plug and that fixed it.

[@danielcamp131]

Actually it's 8mm if u don't have one 5/16 will work

[@basketcas3717]

Don't be dumb

[@parkerjamieson6935]

He actually right

[@dannuthals7045]

Would have liked to see a before and after in the dark. Thanks

[@NoahStage3]

The bulbs I put in are still stock bulbs, so the before and after would actually look identical in this case. We do have some other videos of LED bulb swaps that may be closer to what you're looking for. Thanks for watching!

[@lawrencebarnes6893]

If your F150 has Blind Spot detection (BLISS) the tail light does not look anything like the one in this video.

[@Rep4doc]

That’s true. I have a 2019 and it does not have the 3 sockets inside the light. Was not sure what to do so I sent the bulbs back.

[@jaojr16]

Great video 👍🏽

[@overthehedgerow]

Great, just what I needed....

[@patmason7276]

Have LED no problems so far.😳

[@Mookd0g1]

Very helpful. Thx.

[@wrbwn]

Thanks, good video.

[@jebediahfregm]

Simple fix, thanks!

[@RobbKidwill]

Thanks.

[@Jc-sw5bm]

Excellent

[@Car1Sagan]

Thanks!

[@JohnTucker]

Looks simple enough, but of course as usual, mine has to be stubborn as heck and won't budge. 2019.

[@dallascrumley336]

Only had to buy a $3 bulb.