j-d wrote:
Study up before you go Diode Kit. Some late model Fords have lighting controlled by the car's Body Control Module (BCM) and may/may not also be LED. IF that is also true of F-150 then I believe you have no choice but to go separate.
There are what they call "international" light assemblies. Foreign countries don't have the reflector in one position of the light assembly. Instead it's a bright marker light for use in fog. You might be able to replace Domestic with International and end up with an extra bulb position. IF it's not BCM controlled too...
This is a very good answer when it comes to setting up lighting on a very late model toad. The CAN BUSS or, Multiplex wiring systems have been integrated in later model cars and trucks for at least a couple years now. Unlike a few years ago, goofing around with "additional" loads/lights into the factory wiring may cause issues. The only real way to know, in my opinion, would be to contact your local dealer, specifically a electrical tech at a dealership and ask them if it would be harmful to enter into the system with "diodes" etc. for toad lighting.
In years past, I've used the stock tail lights/bulbs as toad lights for 12 different toads, i.e. 8 different Jeeps, 2011 Honda CRV, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Extra cab, and an '84 Toyota Pickup. It has always worked flawlessly. But, as much as I really like doing it that way, I too would have to be extra cautious when it comes to a very late model toad.
Good luck.
Scott
