I love the LED replacement lights. They look great and improve visibility at night and in fog, snow and rainy driving conditions.
This a a Heads Up for anyone installing LED brake lights in 1996-2003 Ford Trucks, Vans, Broncos or SUV's with automatic transmissions.
When replacing tail lights or any of the lights used for
the brakes with LED lights in 1996-2003 Trucks, Vans, Broncos or SUV's with automatic transmissions, you may experience an erratic or no torque converter clutch apply condition. No service codes will be set. Some of the listed vehicles experience the issue, others don't is the official word on this from
FORD.
If anyone notices the above happening after installing LED replacement
brake lights, contact your transmission rebuilder or the LED light dealer. They should know how to correct the issue.
If anyone has the factory towing package with 7 pin RV connector and an automatic transmission, towing a trailer equipped with LED
brake lights can cause the same condition.
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