By: Drew Coffey
The older Rangers had a real problem with moisture entering the headlight and causing this ugly yellow headlight syndrome as I like to call it. See the headlight below? Notice the ugly yellow tint and moisture clinging to the inside? Here is how I fixed it…
Besides the dang wrong corners (got the Euro ones by accident off Ebay – new ones are on now!), this turned out great.
Simply drill (2) small holes in the headlight where the arrows are, and watch the water pour out. Once you are done, take some 3M polishing compound or some good wax/cleaner and hit the outside of the light. Should make it bright and clear!
For those offroaders that are concerned about water intrusion after the holes, complete the fix, then glue the holes back shut. Once the headlight begins to yellow and collect moisture, drill through the glue and repeat.
Hope this helps….
Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space. In 2019, he was loaned a Ranger FX4 by Ford Motor Company to test and document across the TransAmerica Trail. Jim continues to inspire and guide Ranger owners around the world.