Tail Light Popping Out

[tomahawk72]

Dealer just called, they said the factory seemed to have misaligned the taillight making it more prone to popping out. They put it back in and said just to keep an eye on it. If it happens again they will throw the parts cannon at it.

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[Gullzway]

Dealer just called, they said the factory seemed to have misaligned the taillight making it more prone to popping out. They put it back in and said just to keep an eye on it. If it happens again they will throw the parts cannon at it.

I started noticing this on my passenger one last week. Popped it back several times.
Last night I removed the bolts, pressed it back forward(George Carlin) and tightened the bolts up while pressing on it.

It's back out again today.

 

[tomahawk72]

I started noticing this on my passenger one last week. Popped it back several times.
Last night I removed the bolts, pressed it back forward(George Carlin) and tightened the bolts up while pressing on it.

It's back out again today.

Take it to the dealer, the plastic clips that hold it in might be defective. Luckily mine are still holding up a few thousands mile later.

 

[Gullzway]

Take it to the dealer, the plastic clips that hold it in might be defective. Luckily mine are still holding up a few thousands mile later.

A much as I hate going to the dealer, I may. Always a 2-6 hour process, if you can even get an appointment in less than a month.
If it's just replacing these I may just try that.
2015-2022 Ford OEM Tail Lamp Assembly Retainer -W717430-S300 | OEM Ford Parts

This site says compatible with the Maverick.
Product Details | SimplePart (lakelandford.com)

 

[austinzone]

Ive never pulled the taillights before.

Do they not bolt into place?

Are they literally just attached with plastic clips?

 

[WNYEscapee]

Ive never pulled the taillights before.

Do they not bolt into place?

Are they literally just attached with plastic clips?

Often a combination of both. I haven't looked at the catalogue to see the hardware used on the Maverick, but often you have screws that lock them into place, but they typically have inserts that something on the housing snaps into first.
I imagine if the fit into the retainer which clips into the body is too loose it won't hold the lamp in securely. This could easily account for them repeatedly popping back out.

 

[paneubert]

Ive never pulled the taillights before.

Do they not bolt into place?

Are they literally just attached with plastic clips?

They bolt in. I only know from reading how to switch them out for LEDs.

 

[Darnon]

I saw mentioned somewhere that their dealer's experience was overtightening the retaining bolts also can make the taillights more likely to pop out on their own over time.

 

[Gullzway]

I replaced both plastic retainer clips and bolted the tail light back in place yesterday

So far, so good. Hasn't popped out again.
Rexka 15pcs Tail Lamp Assembly Retainer Clip https://a.co/d/eNQins3

 

[tomahawk72]

Ive never pulled the taillights before.

Do they not bolt into place?

Are they literally just attached with plastic clips?

They have two (pretty sure two, not walking out to double look) bolts that hold it in from the tailgate and plastic clips they snap into on the back of the tail light. Sorry for not responding fellas, just moved Almost 9k miles in now, taillight is still solid. My appointment lasted less than an hour

 

[austinzone]

So i popped the tail light out.

The way to remove it:

1. Open the truck bed and on the left or right side remove the two grey bolts (7mm i 'think') that hold each light in.

2. Once both bolts are removed then you have to pop the front of the tail light out. The pulling action should be outward (the left tail light - pull the tail light to the left side of the truck). There are two plastic retainers that are still holding the assembly in. NOTE: be careful as when the tail light pops out it has two metal pieces that will dent or scratch the truck if you arent careful.

I can also agree that when these plastic retainers wear out - the light will no longer fit snugly.

also worth noting - as someone who has been pulling cars apart for 22 years - the maverick is really cheaply built.

I know cars are just 'snap together' these days but Ford found a way to make this even crappier than before. i better understand how a crew cab awd truck can weight 3570lbs.

 

[SinnerSavedByGrace]

I have been having this popping out issue on my passenger side since I have had my Maverick(got it in April). I have been to 2 different dealerships and the clips inside have been replaced 3 different times to no avail. One dealership ordered a new tail light for me. They installed the new tail light and it was popping out immediately, so they just put my old one back in. They said they have another customer with a Maverick that is having the same issue. They stated it is a design issue and they have made Ford aware. Hopefully there will be a recall or fix down the road.

 

[rjag2034]

Noticed this the other day. Both sides. Popped them both back in but the drivers side has popped again. Will take to the dealer

 

[MLowe05]

Noticed this the other day. Both sides. Popped them both back in but the drivers side has popped again. Will take to the dealer

How do you like the Maverick? I see your other cars are "Porsche, Lexus" and having owned both of those and being active on this forum for the 10 months I've been waiting so far on my Maverick.. I am starting to have significant doubts about my Maverick future. All car forums concentrate issues, but as someone noted above - it seems like the Maverick might be unacceptably cheaply built. There's cheap & charming.. then there's just cheap.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Noticed this the other day. Both sides. Popped them both back in but the drivers side has popped again. Will take to the dealer

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

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