New headlights for 2005/6MY Ford GT

[Cobraguy]

I have 2 new right hand headlights 4G7Z-13008-AC New in box

Hey Don I must’ve misplaced your number. Call me please at 403-548-4656

 

[B. West]

Interestingly enough, I just took out my ‘05 for a quick drive and noticed my right turn signal on the dash was blinking faster than the left dash signal. After checking, I discovered the right front turn signal in the headlight is not working. This bums me out. Where can I find a replacement turn signal bulb and can it be replaced easily? Previous posts say yes but nothing definitively. Thanks.

 

[fjpikul]

Yes it is a common bulb. It is much easier to get at if you have a lift. You can go whole hog and remove the fender liner and the whole light assembly; OR drop the front spoiler and reach your arm and hand up behind the housing and twist the bun out a quarter turn. Unplug the wire first. Reverse the process to install the new bulb. If you have a copy of the Service Manual you can look up pics to see what to expect.

If I remember correctly, some people where able to get It working by whacking the housing with a flat hand.

I did a write up many years ago about the drivers side. That was complicated by the window washer reservoir. It should be here someplace on the Forum.

 

[B. West]

Thank you for the info. I looked in the system and saw that it’s pretty common. I will pick one up tomorrow and get it switched out. Thanks

 

[PeteK]

It's a regular incandescent bulb, not an LED. Do not get fancy and try to substitute an LED. You will probably cause further blinker problems.

 

[Specracer]

Also REPLACE the lamp. Dont take it out test it (fine) and fall for it, and put it back. I had to make the effort twice, as I only scuffed the connections (again tested fine with continuity tester), and didnt replace it. It worked for a little while, the new lamp has been fine a couple years.

 

[HighHP]

Also REPLACE the lamp. Dont take it out test it (fine) and fall for it, and put it back. I had to make the effort twice, as I only scuffed the connections (again tested fine with continuity tester), and didnt replace it. It worked for a little while, the new lamp has been fine a couple years.

The filament brakes, light goes out. You move/shake the bulb, free filament swings around and randomly re-attaches, light works again. Now the shorter filament with weak attachment usually burns brighter (lower resistance) for a short while then burns out permanently. Common with the C7 Christmas tree lights. Probably same thing happens when you smack the light.

 

[2112]

I would have guessed that the C7 was new enough for LED’s.

 

[texas mongrel]

I kept mine working for a while with the ole’ whacking the unit with my palm, but eventually replaced the bulb. Simple job, bulb available at any parts store

 

[PeteK]

I would have guessed that the C7 was new enough for LED’s.

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[2112]

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hah! I looked right past that once I saw C7.