Red lenses on the inside of rear doors

[Andy704]

I just picked up my first edition Lariat Hybrid about a week ago. Today when I came out of the car wash, I wiped it down, and then I open the doors and wipe down the inside of the doors And the chassis. Upon a closer look I noticed there was a red lens on each of the rear doors. They are translucent, and do not look like reflectors, I turned on the lights but they did not illuminate, I looked in the owners manual and I cannot find them listed anywhere, does anyone have any idea what they are for and why they are there? Tomorrow I’ll take a picture and add them to this post, so others will have a reference to them. Thanks

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[dsk6320]

I am still waiting on my Maverick to be build, but I'm pretty sure those are just safety reflectors.

 

[tmoney20g]

they just cover a bolt for the door panel, i guess since it needed a cover why not make it red instead of grey

 

[StillWaiting]

Probably for sides of the road repairs (safety reflector)

 

[nunucello]

I just picked up my first edition Lariat Hybrid about a week ago. Today when I came out of the car wash, I wiped it down, and then I open the doors and wipe down the inside of the doors And the chassis. Upon a closer look I noticed there was a red lens on each of the rear doors. They are translucent, and do not look like reflectors, I turned on the lights but they did not illuminate, I looked in the owners manual and I cannot find them listed anywhere, does anyone have any idea what they are for and why they are there? Tomorrow I’ll take a picture and add them to this post, so others will have a reference to them. Thanks

Very cool find and observation √

 

[HalfFast]

I think those are reflectors. My current truck has them on all 4 doors. They put them there so if you have your door open at night traffic can see.

 

[Micheal]

I just picked up my first edition Lariat Hybrid about a week ago. Today when I came out of the car wash, I wiped it down, and then I open the doors and wipe down the inside of the doors And the chassis. Upon a closer look I noticed there was a red lens on each of the rear doors. They are translucent, and do not look like reflectors, I turned on the lights but they did not illuminate, I looked in the owners manual and I cannot find them listed anywhere, does anyone have any idea what they are for and why they are there? Tomorrow I’ll take a picture and add them to this post, so others will have a reference to them. Thanks

Try using a flashlight at night and I'll bet they are reflectors. Safety feature.

 

[testa422]

I think those are reflectors. My current truck has them on all 4 doors. They put them there so if you have your door open at night traffic can see.

Yea. Kinda thought everyone knew that already

 

[Micheal]

I just looked at my 2012 and 2014 Escapes, none on 12 but yes on 14, front doors only.

 

[mpc999]

Not reflective.

 

[Barracuda340]

Add a high bright LED light in each of them wired up to your door switches so they light up when the door is opened. I know that's what I'm gonna do.

 

[nunucello]

Add a high bright LED light in each of them wired up to your door switches so they light up when the door is opened. I know that's what I'm gonna do.

That sounds like a great idea. I would love to see this.

 

[Andy704]

Not reflective.

You are correct, they are not reflective!

 

[Fastbackjon]

they just cover a bolt for the door panel, i guess since it needed a cover why not make it red instead of grey

That is exactly what they are, a reflector to cover up a screw for the door panel. I have them on my XLT

 

[Razor]

I just picked up my first edition Lariat Hybrid about a week ago. Today when I came out of the car wash, I wiped it down, and then I open the doors and wipe down the inside of the doors And the chassis. Upon a closer look I noticed there was a red lens on each of the rear doors. They are translucent, and do not look like reflectors, I turned on the lights but they did not illuminate, I looked in the owners manual and I cannot find them listed anywhere, does anyone have any idea what they are for and why they are there? Tomorrow I’ll take a picture and add them to this post, so others will have a reference to them. Thanks

OMG, i just asked the dealer if those light come on, he told me that he thinks they come on with the headlights, at night??? Wrong!

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