3Rd brake light issues.

[Yukon Joe]

Well after TRR cleaning, I noticed the floor of the Raptor was quite wet on the passenger side. It was soaked from the front to the rear. I had the windshield replaced right before TRR, so naturally I thought that I had a new leak at the windshield. So RW held the hose over the windshield and I searched and searched for water intrusion on the inside under the dash. Nothing.

She mentioned that people have problems with the third break light leaking. I to remembered that, but thought it was limited to the '10 & '11 trucks. The rear of the truck carpet was very dry, so I didn't think the leak originated there. But at this point I started pulling the rear panel off the back wall. Bone dry. But wait, whats that.... looks like watery run marks where made in the TRR dust. I found the culprit. The water was coming from the rear.

I called the dealer. They ordered me a replacement. They said Ford came out with a new assembly they replaced the foam. What happens is the foam brakes down and allows water to enter.

So heads up to the 12 owners, watch out for the leaky rear third brake light.

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[Night_Stalker]

no, the three led's in the 3rd brake light should be on when marker lights are on and they should brighten when brakes applied.

I concure

 

[firematt422]

Not 3rd light, but my passenger side grille marker burnt out due to water intrusion. The unit is totally sealed except where the wires enter the back. A lot of LED systems have trouble with water wicking up the wires. (This is what I suspect is happening to Rigids and others as well, not bad seals).

I wrapped the entire assembly with electrical tape... hopefully that'll take care of it.

P.S. That little marker light was 85 freakin dollars... I suggest folks look into a little preventative maintenance with theirs. No where else to buy it but from Ford.

 

[Raptor911]

not sure why Ford just did not use a replaceable rubber gasket on the 3rd brake light. I have a 2013 and when I removed my 3rd brake light to replace the bulbs with leds the gasket was soaked. Why not use a rubber gasket not only to seal it but also to repel water? The current gasket soaks up water and thus it will eventually break down.

 

[Bigdog44SVT]

Well I can tell you this is a problem. I have a 2013 with 2700 miles on it. I went out today and my windows had some moisture on them on the inside. It rained heavy last night. I started poking around and found nothing wet. Then I looked at my third brake light. It had a 1/2 inch of water in it. Also the screws on the LCD board are all rusted.

This has been going on for a few months clearly. I guess now I need to find time to get to Ford and have this repaired. You telling me with all the smart engineers at a Ford they can't put some effort into this and stop a known water leak on a 55k plus truck? Jeez!

 

[FordService]

...I looked at my third brake light. It had a 1/2 inch of water in it...

Send me your info in a PM, Bigdog44SVT; I want to do what I can to help. In your message, be sure to include your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, mileage, and servicing dealership.

Crystal

 

[Bigdog44SVT]

Send me your info in a PM, Bigdog44SVT; I want to do what I can to help. In your message, be sure to include your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, mileage, and servicing dealership.

Crystal

Hi Crystal.

I really appreciate your reaching out to help. That is very cool. I will PM you later tonight. I need to get home to get my vin.
Thanks

 

[FordService]

Hi Crystal.

I really appreciate your reaching out to help. That is very cool. I will PM you later tonight. I need to get home to get my vin.
Thanks

Good deal, Bigdog44SVT; I'll keep my eyes peeled for your message.

Crystal

 

[ITSALLGOOD]

Please help us with our IWE 4x4 problems .

Good deal, Bigdog44SVT; I'll keep my eyes peeled for your message.

Crystal

Hi Crystal , I have noticed you're assisting other forum members resolve warranty issues with there Raptors. Can you help me out with getting some resolution with my 2012 Integrated Wheel End 4x4 problem with my Raptor? I have not been able to use the 4x4 with this truck since about 2k miles as when I would engage the 4x4 system it would sound like the front differential was going to break in half , making loud banging and popping noises. It's at the dealer now for repairs at 14k miles , but I am not sure they now how to fix this problem. Thanks !

 

[FordService]

Hi Crystal , I have noticed you're assisting other forum members resolve warranty issues with there Raptors. Can you help me out with getting some resolution with my 2012 Integrated Wheel End 4x4 problem with my Raptor?...

Hi ITSALLGOOD,

I'll be happy to look into this for you. I responded to your PM, so check out your inbox for my message.

Crystal