One of my tail lights has a crack in it, which allows water in when I get the truck washed or it rains heavily. which in turn causes the backup light to stop working. I can access the back side of crack thru the hole the lamp socket screws into, so I'm thinking of brushing some clear Ducco cement on the crack. Any other ideas of suggestions? I have no idea what Ford would want for a new tailight assembly but I am sure it would not be cheap.
Thanks!
Are you sure that's the only place water is getting in? My 96 EB was getting water into the left rear BU light. I at first thought it might be from around the bulb seal, so I replaced ALL the bulb seals...w/o results.
Turned out to be seeping in from the top of the assy housing via an eroded seal. Fixed it with RTV sealant across the top of BOTH light assys. Haven't had another water problem in 4 yrs now, but RTV may also work for that obvious crack you have.
Check out Ebay.com. I replaced a taillight assembly from an outfit on ebay for my 92 a while back. Prices are tolerable. Most are after market and new.
Charlie
My 92 assembly on eBay was less than $30 last March
Charlie
If it's clean and dry and accessable from the outside try some super glue along the crack. It's very thin and will wick into the crack.
Junkyard or eBay.
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