Don't mod taillights!

[TLO]

There's a reason the OEM head and tail lights cost so much... They are superior in quality.
I quickly learned this with a Form headlight failure... Was replaced under warranty but I'm still crossing my fingers they'll hold up!

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[Jfernow84]

I got mine in a couple weeks ago

For Halogen folks: the third brake light wire is optional - only if you want the animated or amber turn signals. This is how on the non-signature lighting the Form knows the difference between brake and turn signal (signature lights have a separate wire for that).

If you don't run the wire, the turn signal will work just as it does on the halogens - red light, non-animated.

And if you do want - yes you would need to drop your stinger to run the wire, but you can mount it right back up once you have the wire run.

Are you having luck with these tail lights

 

[Brian_B]

Are you having luck with these tail lights

Yeah, so far so good. No issues

 

[JeffL]

i get to join this club too, drivers side oracle taillight is done after about 2.5 years. probably going back to my old halogen if i can find them.

do the factory LEDs work in halogen equiped broncos? i get they wouldn't have the orange turn singnals but does everything else work? I assume they'd just flash the outter red part for turn signals?

 

[TLO]

I got mine in a couple weeks ago

For Halogen folks: the third brake light wire is optional - only if you want the animated or amber turn signals. This is how on the non-signature lighting the Form knows the difference between brake and turn signal (signature lights have a separate wire for that).

If you don't run the wire, the turn signal will work just as it does on the halogens - red light, non-animated.

And if you do want - yes you would need to drop your stinger to run the wire, but you can mount it right back up once you have the wire run.

This is why I'm gonna go with these...I can't stand not having a seperate amber signal

As far as the failures everyone is experiencing...100% I bet it's a cheap, 3 cent resistor or capacitor...and not the actual LED itself failing.
And easy fix...if you don't mind baking and opening up your lights.

 

[Scooter M'Gee]

For those with halogen tails....has anyone tried the F150LED's kit? I currently have the flush Oracle's but am considering getting the running/brake light and reverse light kit from them. That way if the Oracle's fail I'll have those as a back up.

 

[Iceman62]

Don't get me going on Oracle...invested $$$ in their tail & headlights. Going to have a burn party soon & unless I prod the follow-up is nonexistent.

Waiting for these to fail so I can justify spending more $$$ on another brand, or just return to stock (only reason I kept OEM lights).

 

[Andrew Bynum]

Not sure what Ford was thinking mounting big bulbous lights back there, don't want to go back to those.

Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) regulations regarding rear and side visibility.

Regulations require that taillight elements (specifically side marker lamps, reflectors, and running lights) be visible from a certain side angle. By extending the light assembly past the main body panel, Ford ensures that the illuminated elements meet the required visibility angles, particularly when viewed from the side-rear of the vehicle.

Also, the Blind Spot Monitoring System is housed there.

 

[Headsong]

I'm well over 2 1/2 years no problem.

 

[OracleLights]

We completely understand the frustration when something goes wrong, especially after putting time into your setup. Our Flush LED Tail Lights for the Bronco are covered under a 1-year warranty, and even outside that window, our support team does their best to help. If anyone is currently experiencing issues, the quickest way to get taken care of is through our tech support form here: https://www.oraclelights.com/pages/tech-support-form

Every returned light is tested and reported so we can continue improving reliability and learn from any failures we see in the field. We’ve had great long-term feedback from most owners, but we’re always looking for ways to make things better. We really appreciate the honest feedback here — it helps us keep improving and supporting everyone running Oracle products.

 

[Steve_In_29]

I often wonder how Oracle is still around. They have been making garbage products since the Genesis Coupes and the Gen 5 Camaro forums in the 2010s, and it continues. Yet, people do no research and continue to buy them. Vomit...

And yet some people who do buy will sing their praises because Oracle replaced their tail lights TWICE in a 3 year period.

 

[Figmo]

My logic: if I’m gonna roll the bones, I’m doing it on the cheap.

Ditched that “buy once, cry once” mindset decades ago. Price does not equal performance or longevity. Neither does name recognition.

I accept that ANYTHING I buy has a risk of failure. And, while I my cry while swapping out a broken POS, it’s more of a sob when that POS is a hundred dollar part vs. a $400 part.

 

[HoosierMan]

For those with halogen tails....has anyone tried the F150LED's kit? I currently have the flush Oracle's but am considering getting the running/brake light and reverse light kit from them. That way if the Oracle's fail I'll have those as a back up.

Over a year ago I purchased Taillight bulbs for Bronco and SuperDuty. After a few months, one of the SuperDuty Bulbs went out, they sent a replacement no problem. They are nice and bright, and so far no other issues. Not sure, will spend that much again if they end up failing after a year or so...

 

[TLO]

I have a failed Form headlights at home (which was warranties).
I think I might bake it in the oven and open it up and do some poking around.
Metering out any circuits may result in a cheap fix (and the opportunity to replace shitty components with high quality ones).
I may even do a YT episode

Worst case, there are 4, awesome mini LED projectors in there that I might be able to repurpose

 

[RP80]

We completely understand the frustration when something goes wrong, especially after putting time into your setup. Our Flush LED Tail Lights for the Bronco are covered under a 1-year warranty, and even outside that window, our support team does their best to help. If anyone is currently experiencing issues, the quickest way to get taken care of is through our tech support form here: https://www.oraclelights.com/pages/tech-support-form

Every returned light is tested and reported so we can continue improving reliability and learn from any failures we see in the field. We’ve had great long-term feedback from most owners, but we’re always looking for ways to make things better. We really appreciate the honest feedback here — it helps us keep improving and supporting everyone running Oracle products.

I'd love for your statement to be true, but this is complete BS. I reached out about my failed taillights and the response was "too bad it's out of warranty, here's an invoice for new lights at the exact MSRP" (paraphrasing...I don't speak marketing). They did not offer one dollar off. Further, one of you reached out on the forum and said you'd help—no further response.

When there are pages and pages on this forum alone describing failure after failure over very short periods of time—there is a problem with your product.

Talking about customer service is most certainly not equal to providing customer service.

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