Bunney112 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Hi, is anyone else having issues with condensation on mk4 focus? I have taken into ford dealers and they claim it’s acceptable, so nothing will be done, unsure what to do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 First rule of any dealer, "they all do that Sir", and "no, it isn't covered by warranty". My headlights also condensate though not to the same degree, however, my car is a 16 year old Mk2! Hopefully someone else with a Mk4 will be along soon, and welcome to the forum... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Led lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizer Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Here is an extract from the owners manual. Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of acceptable condensation are: The presence of a fine mist (no streaks, drip marks or large droplets). A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens. Examples of unacceptable condensation are: A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens. If you see any unacceptable condensation, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. If it was only one of the Headlights or it happened every time there was a little rain then there could be a problem, otherwise that will happen when the atmospheric conditions are right and it should clear if the car is being used. My car does that sometimes as well but it does clear and there has never been any streaking, drips or large droplets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunney112 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 hour ago, StephenFord said: First rule of any dealer, "they all do that Sir", and "no, it isn't covered by warranty". My headlights also condensate though not to the same degree, however, my car is a 16 year old Mk2! Hopefully someone else with a Mk4 will be along soon, and welcome to the forum... Thanks Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Andy Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I had this on a Honda Civic once and the Honda dealer also said "yes, they all do that". In the end I took the units out, dried them out indoors and sealed around the clear front and opaque main sections with sealant, after which they never misted up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonj1611 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 There is someone on the ST owners club forum who has separated the lens from the light frame to sort out the condensation issue. Though it does involve putting your lights in the oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Led lights suffer slightly more as there's less heat generated to evaporate the condensation. Leave the lights switched on during your journeys even when in daylight will help in these moister days/nights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 A couple of silica gel packs in the back of the unit should help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonj1611 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I tried that and they didn't do much to be honest, issue came back within days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Park facing south during the day if you can, the sun should dry them out... Of course the rears will get damp instead though lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunney112 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Thanks for advice everyone, think I’m gonna try another dealer, don’t really want to strip f, bumper and remove lights to dry out, and seal, that’s what the warranty should be for!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Lights only take 2 mins each to remove. No need for any stripping. I doubt any dealer will give you a different answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jonno Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Same thing happened to mine 2016 .. I left it . But then the headlight bulb failed . I had to buy another complete headlight unit. £400+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, Lee Jonno said: Same thing happened to mine 2016 .. I left it . But then the headlight bulb failed . I had to buy another complete headlight unit. £400+ £400? Crikey, that's a bit steep! Should have tried Ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, StephenFord said: £400? Crikey, that's a bit steep! Should have tried Ebay... I'm guessing he has adaptive xenon's...not those poverty candles! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jonno Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, TomsFocus said: I'm guessing he has adaptive xenon's...not those poverty candles! Correct !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 10 hours ago, Lee Jonno said: Correct !! Your missus must have been delighted with that on Valentines day! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jonno Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 9:12 AM, TomsFocus said: Your missus must have been delighted with that on Valentines day! Have you seen a complete unit with bulbs anywhere cheaper? 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James___ Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Lee Jonno said: Have you seen a complete unit with bulbs anywhere cheaper? 🤔 Not brand new , you did right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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