Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary

OON7

Well-Known Member
First Name
Evan
Joined
Jul 29, 2021
Threads
11
Messages
383
Reaction score
491
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
Current: 22 GTPE DMG // Previous: 21 Select CG
Country flag
This was actually not too bad. I took some photos if anyone is interested in seeing behind the liftgate trim. You do have to remove all of the interior liftgate trim (four main pieces) to get to the tail light. It is secured with two bolts.

I know there is a TSB out for cars built before June with the potential for water leakage, but I did not have any sealant on hand so installed as is. Inspecting the original tail light and surrounding area it did not look like I had any intrusion to date.

If you are wondering why I am replacing, I actually bought the car with a broken tail light and no one noticed. The very bottom portion that is black was chipped. Since the area directly behind it was also black I didn't see it. I've been trying to get it replaced through Ford and the Dealer but stalled so ended up buying a replacement. Couldn't stand driving around this beauty with the cracked tail light even if it was barely noticeable any longer. If I get lucky and get the part from Ford or the Dealer that will be resold to recoup some. Part of the pain here was buying out of state and not wanting to drive that far to annoy them in person.

Anyways, take a gander if you are curious below.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_134106
Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_134102

Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_134110

Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_134121

Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_134942

Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_135439
Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_141208

Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_135156


Ford Mustang Mach-E Replacing the liftgate left side tail light - Photos and a little commentary 20211013_135226
 
Last edited:

ChasingCoral

Well-Known Member
First Name
Mark
Joined
Feb 3, 2020
Threads
375
Messages
12,402
Reaction score
24,516
Location
Maryland
Vehicles
GB E4X FE, Leaf, Tacoma, F-150 Lightning ordered
Occupation
Retired oceanographer
Country flag
So, how much was a taillight?
 
OP
OP
OON7

OON7

Well-Known Member
First Name
Evan
Joined
Jul 29, 2021
Threads
11
Messages
383
Reaction score
491
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
Current: 22 GTPE DMG // Previous: 21 Select CG
Country flag
So, how much was a taillight?
This was the best I could find. List price is $890ish.

Part Number​
Part Name​
Price​
Quantity​
Total​
LJ8Z-13405-A​
Lamp Assembly - Rear, Stop And Flas​
$583.85​
1​
$583.85​
Subtotal: $583.85​
Estimated Shipping to 43016 via Standard Shipping: $21.50​
Total: $605.36​
https://parts.roeschford.com/
 

GoGoGadgetMachE

Well-Known Member
First Name
Michael
Joined
Jan 23, 2020
Threads
153
Messages
5,614
Reaction score
12,654
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
2021 Mach-E 1st Ed., 2022 Lightning Platinum
Occupation
Professional forum cheerleader and fanboy
Country flag
This was the best I could find. List price is $890ish.

Part Number​
Part Name​
Price​
Quantity​
Total​
LJ8Z-13405-A​
Lamp Assembly - Rear, Stop And Flas​
$583.85​
1​
$583.85​
Subtotal: $583.85​
Estimated Shipping to 43016 via Standard Shipping: $21.50​
Total: $605.36​
https://parts.roeschford.com/
"what did you spend your ten years of FordPass Rewards credit card points on?"
"a tail light assembly. Self-installed."
 

FPLiptak

Well-Known Member
First Name
Frank
Joined
Jun 21, 2020
Threads
14
Messages
326
Reaction score
322
Location
Saint George, UT
Vehicles
Mach-E Premium ER AWD
Occupation
Retired
Country flag
I know there is a TSB out for cars built before June with the potential for water leakage, but I did not have any sealant on hand so installed as is. Inspecting the original tail light and surrounding area it did not look like I had any intrusion to date.
Does anybody know what the TSB # is? The right rear (hatch) upper light is out on my MME. Build date was January 21 so it definitely is in the range for water leakage.

Thanks in Advance.
 


RickMachE

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 1, 2021
Threads
200
Messages
13,132
Reaction score
17,847
Location
SE MI
Vehicles
2022 Mach-E Premium 4X, 2022 Lightning Lariat
Country flag

vn1978

New Member
Joined
Oct 8, 2021
Threads
0
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Location
New Providence NJ
Vehicles
Mach-e CR1
Country flag
how did you remove the plastic cover to access the tail light? Mine is wobbling I need to tighten it.
 
OP
OP
OON7

OON7

Well-Known Member
First Name
Evan
Joined
Jul 29, 2021
Threads
11
Messages
383
Reaction score
491
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
Current: 22 GTPE DMG // Previous: 21 Select CG
Country flag
how did you remove the plastic cover to access the tail light? Mine is wobbling I need to tighten it.
Here are the instructions from Ford when I completed this last year. Things may be different now but unlikely.

20220903_234153.jpg


20220903_234218.jpg


20220903_234224.jpg
 
 




Top