For what it's worth my 402a is stock as far as lighting goes and the headlights bend if you basically breathe on the steering wheel haha. Maybe yours have always been sensitive (like mine) and you are just now noticing it since you made a change?
I think your right; probably just my OCD!!
I have been thinking about the options on this as well. One of my buddies is a long time Ford mechanic and recommends that we should be running a catch can, regardless of the new gen dual injection system - mostly for preventative maintenance. He has a 2019, and installed one as soon as he got it. Also, I just ran into this video posted by FordTechMakuloco (great source of Ford info, if your not already aware) last night with some real world comparisons of the older gen vs new gen EcoBoost valve caking issues.
Good for you! I’m curious to see the tail light bar installed and how clean it looks and quality of lighting.
Quality seems pretty good. The strip is in an aluminum channel and clear epoxied in so I’m not concerned for water issues. I played with the lights a little and they look solid. They have an amber sequential turn signal function, along with red brake lights, and white reverse light mode.
How many bottles of bourbon to forget that happened?
Apparently I haven't reached it, yet. About 21 and counting.
Which one did you end up installing?
I've heard arguments from both sides on the catch cans. Is there a consensus on the forum of they're actually needed or not?
How did this process? You order the harness listed, then mail it to the forum member and he sends it back with the adjustments?They're amazingly mediocreI only do well with instructions (former engineer).
@Escape Hatch
Yes sir, at the least the lights themselves; someone (JHForman812) over on the other forum makes 2 harnesses to plug and play. I ordered the following -
Varsity Ford (several dealers had similar pricing) - They were in stock last week and shipped from a Ford warehouse here in Ohio.
Harnesses were $80 shipped from JHForman812. Other than that, I used a slim metal pry tool to get up the trim, and also a metal trim removal tool to remove some of the christmas tree fasteners under the glove box; if you've disassembled any vehicle interiors, there will be no surprises.
It's along the same line as 5.0 vs 3.5 EB. Basically many have opinions and it's really about you. I am burying my head in the sand hoping nothing comes of my inaction and failure to add a catch can.
My 2012 FX4 Ecoboost went 170K miles before trading it in for my 2022 Tremor. Never had any engine issues except for timing chain cover leak. I would expect this new engine to do even better. I know the coking is a big issue on the Chevy engines, which is a big reason I stuck with Ford.
