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So being a little upset (admittedly over something not that important) that Ford didn't include the inner tail lights on the Sport models like they were shown on the pre-production model, I decided to do the swap.
The good news: no BCM programming is needed!
The bad news: you need to swap out the wiring harness inside the trunk lid. But it was only $20 right from Ford Parts, took me about 20 minutes, and it plugs right into the connector under the carpeting in the driver-side of the trunk.
It is part number 17K400 (full part number HG9Z-17K400-B - Replaced by part number HG9Z-17K400-F), make sure it says for "Tail Lamps - Level 3"
Let me know if anyone wants a full write-up done on this, I wouldn't mind at all. I felt it was pretty easy, just pull out one clip holding the harness at a time and put the new one in as you go. I would recommend waiting a little while to get the new light assemblies, ford requires a $50 core-charge on all assemblies for every retailer right now (assuming you go the OEM route), and the dealer I went to at least said Ford wouldn't accept the base tail lights.
S, SE, Sport:
Titanium, Platinum:
Harness connector:
Harness:
The good news: no BCM programming is needed!
The bad news: you need to swap out the wiring harness inside the trunk lid. But it was only $20 right from Ford Parts, took me about 20 minutes, and it plugs right into the connector under the carpeting in the driver-side of the trunk.
It is part number 17K400 (full part number HG9Z-17K400-B - Replaced by part number HG9Z-17K400-F), make sure it says for "Tail Lamps - Level 3"
Let me know if anyone wants a full write-up done on this, I wouldn't mind at all. I felt it was pretty easy, just pull out one clip holding the harness at a time and put the new one in as you go. I would recommend waiting a little while to get the new light assemblies, ford requires a $50 core-charge on all assemblies for every retailer right now (assuming you go the OEM route), and the dealer I went to at least said Ford wouldn't accept the base tail lights.
S, SE, Sport:

Titanium, Platinum:

Harness connector:

Harness:
