fordmantpw Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Far as I know, the actual running lights are still required to be amber on the front corners. Yep, I think you are correct. I just thought the LEDs came on with the parking/running lights, not by themselves whenever the car was on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Doesn't make sense to me why any safety feature would be reserved to any specific model or trim level. If it's a safety feature wouldn't making it standard make it safer for all our customers? Also do to simplifying the process of assembly, and standardizing these feature, wouldn't it bring costs down utilizing platform technology. Obviously parts would cost less to Ford if they order in volume, versus ordering multiple types of harnesses, and bulbs, for every trim level for each product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Because not everyone wants to pay for all safety features and it drives up the cost of the base model for advertising purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Doesn't make sense to me why any safety feature would be reserved to any specific model or trim level. If it's a safety feature wouldn't making it standard make it safer for all our customers? Also do to simplifying the process of assembly, and standardizing these feature, wouldn't it bring costs down utilizing platform technology. Obviously parts would cost less to Ford if they order in volume, versus ordering multiple types of harnesses, and bulbs, for every trim level for each product. Certainly isn't the first instance where safety features were options. There were previously vehicles that did or didn't include side airbags, depending on which trim level it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Yes but there is a difference between personal safety, and public safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Yes but there is a difference between personal safety, and public safety. True, and they are becoming more common. Initially those light clusters were not cheap though. LED pricing has come down quite a bit and I expect to see its use rise dramatically across the industry in coming years. Will be interesting to see which automaker finally takes the step of eliminating the traditional headlight assembly altogether and just uses LEDs that are fully integrated into the body. Will take getting used to though. Cars seem to look "wrong" somehow without headlights on the front corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibme Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Cars seem to look "wrong" somehow without headlights on the front corners. I have thought alot of new cars in general look "wrong" over the years...that is till you see enough of them and they "grow" on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I have thought alot of new cars in general look "wrong" over the years...that is till you see enough of them and they "grow" on you. That's happening now for me with the cherokee. And the same thing happened with the Escape. When they first came out there was something about the D pillar and rear area that I just thought looked odd. But it grew on me a little. Then my wife decided she wanted an Escape and now that we've had it for a few weeks I love it. The Aztek? Nissan Juke? Not so much. There are limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mahogoff Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I've used autolamps on all vehicles for the last 10-15 years with no issues. It would be nice to be able to adjust the sensitivity. Back in the day when they were electro-mechanical you could. Twilight Sentinel appeared on 1960 Buicks. http://buickturboregal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/twilight-sentinel-decal-for-canada-buick-regal.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack988 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 This has always bugged the hell out of me. How hard is it for some people in my state to understand that its not that you can't see, its that I can't see you. I'm all for this becoming a mandatory safety feature before backup cameras (though I do love my backup cameras). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercoup Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Daytime Driving Lights are not required here. I notice quite a few drivers that have them, frequently forget to turn on their headlights (and other marker and taillights) as darkness comes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Mondeo Dymanic LED system is getting positive feed back from owners Demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Mondeo Dymanic LED system is getting positive feed back from owners OK, now that's just plain awesome! Only problem I see is that the cars are all on the wrong side of the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I normally dislike government regulation, but automaticly dimming headlights needs to happen NOW. The government should stop enforcing v victimless Marijuana Crimes and go after the idiots endangering our roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredvon4 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 As I age being blinded at night annoys me more and more despite learning to never stare into oncoming headlights off topic and I hate most government regulation but some of the aftermarket bulbs are ridiculously bight on low beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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