Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

S Max 2012 - Misted rear light clusters.

Jamie KC
Jamie KC
in Ford S-Max Club

Featured Replies

Howdy, 

with the recent temp drops I’ve found all 4 rear lamp units on our newly acquired S Max have some form of damp inside. 3 are just misty, one has more significant condensation than the others. Pics attached as best I could take em!

I'm tempted to remove them, pull a couple of rubber plugs/bulb holders off, then hang them over the boiler for a couple of days, see if they dry out. 

Any experience with this and suggestions/solutions?

Cheers

IMG_1148.jpeg

IMG_1147.jpeg

  • Quote


    It's a known 'Feature' it's not a fault or a problem, Ford specially designed them to do that !!!

    In some handbooks it even mentions this feature and says it will dry out once the temperatures get warmer. The Ford Edge apparently has this happen a lot. If, as someone said, you get enough water inside for a couple of Goldfish then it's probably time to do something about it. 

     

    Does your profile need updating ?  It says Galaxy 2008

  • Quote

     

  • Quote
    • Author
    1 hour ago, unofix said:

    Does your profile need updating ?  It says Galaxy 2008

    Yes, good spot. 

  • Quote
    • Author
    1 hour ago, unofix said:

     

    One of my lights is at the “unacceptable moisture level” according to that owners manual excerpt. As it has reached the water droplets/streaking stage. 
     

    May try drying them out, see how quickly it reoffends. Moisture build up is probably/possibly gradual. 

  • Quote
    2 minutes ago, Jamie KC said:

    unacceptable moisture level

    So you have pet goldfish now 🤣

  • Quote
    • Haha 2

    Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 175 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.