My 94 has stock headlights, and the lens is a milky color. Is this really how they were new, or is this an effect from time. Anyone know a good site (other than ebay) where I could get a good deal on a good pair of clear leadlight lenses?

You have just discovered the yellow headlight syndrome. There are a few ways to get rid of it. To clean the outside try usings a clay bar or spraying on some rim cleaner. It will take a little elbow grease.

The 94 and older also have the problem of building moisture inside the headlight. This is a tricky part to clean. You will need to remove the light and clean the inside with rim cleaner to remove build up. Supposedly if you drill a small hole in the bottom of the light after it has been cleaned, it will prevent future fogging.

As for buying headlights your best bet is to try mayebe jc whitney, they carry them. However try cleaning them first a set of headlights will prolly run from 100-200.

Thanks a lot! I've read the other post about yellow headlights, I just didn't realize that is what is what I had ( I expected a more yellow tint ) Yep, my left headlight has moisture in it, and the reflector ( I think ) has rusted off. So i believe that one will need replaced no matter what.

Thanks again for your help, yeah, something to do this weekend

i have noticed that there are A LOT of rangers with this problem. i say that we get a petition and have everyone that has the problem to sign it and send it to ford.then maybe if we get enough signatures then that might induce a recall and we have to buy SH*T..........hey give me a reply on this:cussing:

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I use rubbing/polishing compound on them. It doesn't make them look new, but it comes close. Try it out. It'll make a world of difference. Sure beats buying new headlights.

try wet sanding them with 1600 grit.. i read an article on this. . then put a good coat of wax on them

I just cleaned my headlights inside and out , drilled a hole in the bottom , and there is still moisture in there:mad: What should I do?

See Ya Dirk

the rubbing compound works good, mine look almost brand new, also put 2 coats of wax on them.... i don't see how drilling a hole will help the moisture problem, that will just allow more humid air to get in there causing more, although i know it will allow the water to come out...
later

Originally posted by stRanger
the rubbing compound works good, mine look almost brand new, also put 2 coats of wax on them.... i don't see how drilling a hole will help the moisture problem, that will just allow more humid air to get in there causing more, although i know it will allow the water to come out...
later

If you looks at someone who has 95+ headlights there are tiny vents to release moisture. The problem with the 93-94 (wich are the most commonly fogged lights) is that there are not vent holes from what I can tell. By drilling a very small hole it is a release of moisture.

Hey , i drilled a hole in my headlights and i still have moisture, whats the problem?
Thanks Dirk

Originally posted by Dirk
Hey , i drilled a hole in my headlights and i still have moisture, whats the problem?
Thanks Dirk

It prolly is where the inside of the headlight has been stained. The only way to really get the stuff out is to pull it off the truck and wash them out with some wheel cleaner or 409 or something of the sort.

If this dosn't work the only other real option for you is to get some new headlights. I know it sucks, I have been trying to get my dads elplorer lights clean and it seems everything I do helps some but will not completly get it all gone.

Originally posted by Roadrunner


It prolly is where the inside of the headlight has been stained. The only way to really get the stuff out is to pull it off the truck and wash them out with some wheel cleaner or 409 or something of the sort.

If this dosn't work the only other real option for you is to get some new headlights. I know it sucks, I have been trying to get my dads elplorer lights clean and it seems everything I do helps some but will not completly get it all gone.

I washed them out with greased lightning. they looked like new for about a minute and then they fogged up. I drilled , about a 1/4" hole in the bottom , should i drill some more? I cleaned inside and out , you could see dirt just come right off. It pisses me off , they were clean for about 2 minutes and then they fogged up.

See Ya Dirk

hmm, you have me stumped. Did you let them dry for a while after you cleaned them. There might have been enough water left in them to form moisture again if they wern't dry. A 1/4 inch hole should be plenty enough, I wouldn't drill any more. You could try to let them sit out and dry for a day so that all the moisture gets completly out. I wonder how all that dirt got in there?. I am really wondering if the whole headlight assemblies from some trucks has a bad seal?