I can't see! June 03, 2008, 11:18:03 AM So im getting pretty fed up with the headlights on my 88 bird. I've tried just about everything. I've cleaned, polished, and even sanded and buffed them. The lenses are pretty clear. The yellowing is completely gone. But I still can't see at night. The light from them only goes about 20 feet max on my high beams. They have been adjusted too. I've even put in the blue bulbs which supposedly throw a lot more light.Anyone have any suggestion? I know I can get new lenses on ebay, but I don't think they'll help much.Also, anyone have an extra relay for the fog lights? I got a set of aftermarket amber fog lights for my car, but I can't power them. I was told I might need a relay.John Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #1 – June 03, 2008, 12:00:10 PM How can new ebay headlamps not help????????? Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #2 – June 03, 2008, 01:20:23 PM I had the same issue with my 87. I got lucky and found a set of NOS headlights and cured the problem. I had actually gotten my lenses quite clear but the reflective portion of the assy was no longer helping. I can drive at night now where before it looked like I had the lighting power of candles. Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #3 – June 03, 2008, 02:21:29 PM If have the lights apart you can apply some chrome sticky backed foil. To fox the missing reflective stuff. Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #4 – June 03, 2008, 04:44:00 PM From NATO:QuoteAge and sun will eventually cause the headlight lenses to become yellowed or cloudy and sometimes even fogged with moisture inside. The headlights are still available from Ford, part numbers are: (E7SZ-13007-A) and (E7SZ-13007-B) and the list price is around $45.oo ea. To replace the lights, pull the halogen headlight bulb (DO NOT TOUCH the bulb with your fingers or it will burn out in a short period of time) out of the back of the lamp (don't loosen the screw on retainer lock) and remove the in-board parking lamp (between headlight and grille). If headlight alignment is OK, there is no need to TOUCH THE ADJUSTOR SCREWS AT ALL, just release the mounting bolts behind the header panel, undo the lamp and pull the whole headlamp and adjuster unit out in one piece. If you have examined the assembly, and noticed that the adjuster screws need replacement, here are the part numbers for those pieces:(2 for each headlamp)#E7SZ-13032-C ($5.44 ea.)(1 for each headlamp)#E7SZ-13032-D ($5.41 ea.)There is no need to buy the whole headlamp assembly since it will end up being far more expensive than purchasing the needed parts separately. To continue, you will see 3 twist locks on the back of the adjuster panel. Turn them to open (they are hard to turn, brittle, and may need replacement!) and the old plastic headlamp will separate from the adjuster plate. Re-install the new headlamp on the adjuster plate, twist the locks closed and bolt the unit in place. Re-install inner marker light and check the headlamp alignment and you can see at night again! It's a very easy repair and will make a 100% difference. Too bad the Cougar ones aren't still available..... I bought a left side lamp not too long ago....$277As stated the 87-88 T-Bird lenses ARE availableFrom http://www.newfordparts.com I just checked $44.94 for left and right. Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #5 – June 03, 2008, 04:49:50 PM your ford dealer can still get nos cougar lenses.[87-8]they order them through vintage parts.--irvedit--your internet dealer has a ph #they can get them just like mine did.got each for less than 120.00/per.they are sitting on the shelf Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #6 – June 03, 2008, 04:54:37 PM Correct, but the price difference for the Cougar lenses is astronomical.By not available I meant from newfordparts.com.Sorry, should have cleared that up a little. Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #7 – June 03, 2008, 05:31:27 PM I have my NOS lights still safely in their boxes stashed away until I get the sport painted. Quote Selected
I can't see! Reply #8 – June 03, 2008, 06:17:55 PM Quote from: V8Demon;221854From NATO:NATO got the screws wrong. Get 3 of E7SZ-13032-C. The -D code doesn't have an adjuster bit on the end - making it useless. . Quote Selected
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