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355 Foglights - 01-11 FORD RANGER???

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  1. gus355

    gus355 Formula Junior

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    #1 gus355, Nov 3, 2011
    Well - after spending $400 on a pair of new fogs, I was changing a bulb in my new 4x4 project and I could swear that the fog lights are the same - right down to the adjuster and the brand "valeo" (thought it looked familiar when I pulled the Ferarri ones out of the box...)

    I am going to research it a little more -
     
  2. White Knight

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    #2 White Knight, Nov 3, 2011
    Interesting.

    I wouldn't be surprised, there are only so many manufacturers out there.
     
  3. eyboro

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    #3 eyboro, Nov 3, 2011
    I'm curious to know if it's the same fog lights.
     
  4. notoboy

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    #4 notoboy, Nov 3, 2011
    Please do tell us what you find - this would be a great thing for the group. I know it would be great for me, after having replaced a couple of these in past years due to breakage
     
  5. TomPDX

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    #5 TomPDX, Nov 3, 2011
    If it checks out, please post it to the parts interchange thread. thanks!
     
  6. Intheflesh

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    #6 Intheflesh, Nov 3, 2011
    While ripping apart my interior, I found some part stamped wit a 'ford' badge...wouldn't be surprised at all
     
  7. gus355

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    #7 gus355, Nov 4, 2011
    Yeah, come to think of it - I HAVE seen the Ford logo on a few parts of the car now.

    No wonder it needs work all the time.
     
  8. Future ferrari collector

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    #8 Future ferrari collector, Feb 10, 2012
    Its been a long time. Any updates on the Ford cum 355 fog lights?
     
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    #9 BLAMPEE, Feb 10, 2012
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  10. Future ferrari collector

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    #10 Future ferrari collector, Feb 10, 2012
    Thanks!
     
  11. RRRREDRVR

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    #11 RRRREDRVR, Feb 11, 2012
    Yes, wish someone could identify a lower cost replacement, and/or come up with an inconspicuous way to better protect the lenses against breakage. I just broke another and am awaiting the replacment light from T Rutlands. My wife's 97 Jag XK8 has the same problem....can't just replace lenses, and we've lost 3 lights in that over the years. This will be the 3rd light in my 355.
     
  12. Ricambi America

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    #12 Ricambi America, Feb 11, 2012
    X-PEL
     
  13. Extreme

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    #13 Extreme, Feb 11, 2012
    Gus355, what did you find out about the ford fog lights? Mine are good now bit I've had them break on other cars throughout the years.
    Some thick clear bra would help protect them.
     
  14. yelcab

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    #14 yelcab, Feb 12, 2012
    I have 3M clear plastic on my fog lights. Part of the clear bra package.
     
  15. treedee3d

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    #15 treedee3d, Feb 12, 2012
    Where do you buy the 3M clear bra kit?
     
  16. winston

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    #16 winston, Feb 12, 2012
    Griot's Garage has the film.
    It is easy to use and works great.
    I installed a set of Hella Fog lights on my Integra, and within two days the lens was broken.
    After receiving a replacement, I installed Griot's Headlight Protective Film and they have been unbroken for 4 years. Still very transparent too.
     
  17. vvassallo

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    #17 vvassallo, Feb 13, 2012
    I use this stuff too. Make a template and cut out the pattern. Apply with a soapy water solution so you can slide the piece around after you peel the backing off. Squeegee out the air bubbles. Use a heat gun if you need to shape the piece more. I have applied it to BMW and Ferrari lenses.
     
  18. gus355

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    #18 gus355, Feb 15, 2012
    OK, so I loooked closer and while they are REALLY close, the back half of the housings are different, if someone has a broken light to send me, I would say if a few guys want to pitch in $5-$10 each, we can buy a Ranger foglight and I can try to install just the lens (should come off with oven or hot water method), it looks like it just might work and should come off with oven or hot water method.

    If the lens fits, this is really cool since they have clear, blue and yellow lenses for the Ranger!

    Interesting experiment maybe?
     
  19. WATSON

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    #19 WATSON, Feb 15, 2012
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    What year Ranger has the similar fog light? The 2003 on out look incorrect...at least online.
     
  20. gus355

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    #20 gus355, Feb 15, 2012
    My '01 looks like it has a very simlar lens - same manufacturer and even the design of the housing is the same although the tabs do not line up.
     
  21. wingfeather

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    #21 wingfeather, Feb 15, 2012
    My $60,000 Infiniti has fog lights made by Valeo. I wouldn't say they are from a Ford Ranger, it's just a component supply company like Bosch or Gates.
     

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