Headlights - one is slightly warmer

TLST22 · Apr 14, 2022

So I just noticed something that’s making my OCD kick into overdrive.

My 22 ST’s passenger headlight is slightly warmer in color temp than my driver side. Now that I’ve seen it I cannot fucking unsee it.

Brand new 22 ST with less than 400 miles, can the dealership get me a new headlight for my passenger side? Are the new models made with built-in LED low bulbs?

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CareerFiremanGuy · Apr 15, 2022

Maybe the ST likes your passenger better? Lol

TLST22 · Apr 15, 2022

CareerFiremanGuy said:

LOL it's the OCD in me man, I just can't unsee it. To some it might not even matter or they might not even notice it, I have a keen eye for shit like this smh.

mcfarlrm · Apr 15, 2022

I have noticed that my passenger side headlight projects slightly higher than the driver side and drives me nuts. Got to love these small Ford "throw it all together" nuances on a $60k vehicle.

TLST22 · Apr 15, 2022

mcfarlrm said:

At least that's easily adjustable.

mcfarlrm · Apr 15, 2022

TLST22 said:

Very true. First time hearing about your issue though. Your dealership should be able to replace it under your warranty no questions asked.

st8 · Apr 17, 2022

mcfarlrm said:

I think mine is the opposite, where the driver side is slightly lower lol I was thinking it was just to prevent more light going into ongoing traffic drivers eyes. Who knows that’s true or not. Probably not.

KANSAS · Apr 17, 2022

st8 said:

I think you two are saying the same thing.

driver side is slightly lower
passenger side headlight projects slightly higher

CareerFiremanGuy · Apr 18, 2022

TLST22 said:

OCD. Both a blessing (finding real problems) and a curse (finding imaginary problems). Good luck man!

TLST22 · Apr 19, 2022

CareerFiremanGuy said:

It really is, I hate having an eye to spot minor difference like this. Triggers my OCD so bad LOL

st8 · Apr 20, 2022

KANSAS said:

Oh jeez yeah we are lol I don’t know why I didn’t read it like that initially. Guessing it’s by design.

CapTom · Apr 21, 2022

In the "old days" that was the way headlights were adjusted. The right side was higher and aimed toward the side of the road. The left side was lower so it wouldn't blind oncoming drivers.

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