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Condensation in headlights?
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This is from the manual, so I guess they’d call this “acceptable” condensation...
Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• The presence of a fine mist (no streaks, drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• The presence of a fine mist (no streaks, drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
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Good luck. On my F350 Tremor, multiple lines and significant condensation on the inside of lens. No go. Ford said no. Dealer said the the light basically has to be half full of water before they will replace. Not real happy. Guess it’s a super expensive part and they use any excuse not to replace. Sorry could not be more help.
Well with multiple cracks that are almost completely threw the plastic, it would only have been a matter of time where a complete piece would have fallen off. That in turn would likely caused the headlight to fail. I didn't want that to happen so I had it replaced. About $1,800 later it is fixed. My Explorer is only 14 month old, & there was no evidence of a stone strike. I guess I will continue to push my case. I probable will report it to NHSTA but that will probably end up being a Black Hole.
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