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Do u have any trouble with rain getting in lense after drilling holes or when wash the car

I had the same condensation on my 2017 Edge,I drilled the two holes each sides and got an air line and gently blew though the holes each side,the condensation cleared in a few minutes!!

David, after drilling the holes, did you notice any condensation forming, which then dried up after a day or two, or did it stay dry the entire time?

Thank you

Has anyone experienced cracking from the holes that were drilled in really cold weather? I have 2016 edge with mad water in my rear light. I’m Leary about making the weep holes for when it gets really cold outside and causing severe cracking across my back taillight.

How did you remove the side flaps? I tried pinching it to pull it out but it just wouldn't pull out?

Great video.

Thanx budd I gots to do this to my malibu

Do I have to remove the chrome door trim to remove it?

Nice!! What size drill bit did you use and do you ever see any dried up water spots inside the tailights in the bright sun or bright light after doing this? Also, Would going through touchless automatic car washes be a bad idea after doing something like this? Where I live in Missouri we have a one off very high end touchless car wash that uses the correct ph water and detergents. Therfore, that is pretty much how I wash my car every 3 weeks. Then I dry it off myself.

Good tip.....to stop any plastic swarf falling into the light, use silicone grease on the drill bit....and use masking tape to mark the hole position and help the drill bit not to slip...

Thank you. Just got back from the Ford dealer. 1600.00 plus tax to get a new one installed. I'll settle for the holes.

Perfect Thank u my friend

Hi dave ! It this repair still doing well ? Any issue with rain or car washes ? Thank u

Thank you!!!

How many miles did your car have when you did this video?

Which drill bit did you use to drill?

Thanks allot! Was stuck with getting the window out.

What size drill did you use? I am planning on doing this, but will also get some rubber plugs to cover the holes once the condensation is gone. If it happens again, plugs are easy to remove. Let me know the drill size if you can, I do see someone used a 1/8. Thanks!

Thanks. For this information. God Bless You. Successes.

The "one nut" is 7 mm 😫

It worked! It took 3 days to dried out and clear. Thank you so much!!

I pray this works! I just did the same thing... I did three small holes only on the right side. Left side is dry...

What kind of tools you used to make de little hole ???

Friday April 5th 2024, on my 2017 Ford Edge, I drilled two 1/8" holes on each side of the rear taillight that runs across the width of the lift hatch per the video, the tail light was very cloudy due to condensation. I'm happy to report that the tail light is 100% clear of condensation today April 12, 2024, it likely cleared a few days prior. Your video is very much appreciated, thank you, thank you!

thanks david good job 👍🏼

Excellent video. I’m here because I have the same issue and thought of doing just this, but I wanted to see if anyone else had or if it caused problems. Thankfully lots have and the feedback seems awesome. I’ll do the same tomorrow however I’ll angle my two top holes to try and prevent water flowing down the side from being able to go back into the hole. Any that does should just flow down and out the second hole regardless but I have the option and it can’t hurt. Thanks for an awesome tip.

Currently have my 2022 ford edge at the dealer trying to have them looks at these the fronts are as bad as the rear tail lights.

I’m about to do this. Does the condensation come back or will my light fill with water? How worried should I be about cracking the whole light? This upset me so much cause I try to take such good care of my vehicles. Just walking out and seeing the foggy tail light would put me in a bad mood

And how do we know, need to change spark plugs?

I would recommend that if you are going to present a maintenance video that you at least use the "required" or "proper" tools. Using improper tools could lead to damage of the vehicle or risks to the worker.

I have the same problem , but right lamp have water too , i can drill there holes too ?

I have done this on other cars' taillights and it always works. Keep the holes small and toward the bottom of the lens.

Will this work on the outer lens in the rear, not the one on the tailgate itself, but the rear lens on the frame of the vehicle? Also, I assume this is the same for all makes and models, Toyota or Ford?

Thanks for the condensation hack!

THANKS A lot!!!!! Problem fixed here in Miami with a lot of humidity and rain 🌧️ the light are clear again !!!! After a month no issues at all very happy 😃

can i cut out my side curtain airbags myself if they deployed?

My 2018 Ford Edge Titanium has the same problem. Followed your repair solution and problem is gone. Thanks.

Thanks brother!!!!

So is that long thing a tale light ? Mine isn’t working

I got the 14mm spark plug socket but what size socket wrench do i need for it??

This has been a Ford problem for years my 2017 Escort has this issue in all the rear lenses. It's over $900 dollars Canadian for replacing a breake turn and tail light assembly if water gets in and shorts out the LED its done no bulb assembly the unit is not serviceable

And what to do a common action between Ford owners and put pressure on Ford to replace these lights even after the warranty in the convening action?

Thanks i really hope this helps me on the 2013 chevy malibu that parts metal im going to replace the weather stiping on driver side its messed up

Where did you buy the airbags?

you are awesome!! i have a 2019 and the bottom portion was damaged and i did not want to remove the whole bumper. Thank you so much for this video!!!

How deep is that socket?

I wonder if there are any issues with water getting in there after going through a car wash??

Ty!

Was it worse with ac on?