‘13 F-150 Platinum HID replacement/starter issue
I was shocked how much a replacement HID headlamp
bulb cost ($149). I managed to replace the bulb myself
however still no working light. Took it Ford dealer & was
told the ballast was bad which in turn blew a fuse. Both
replaced for over $500! Next day I drove the truck twice,
wouldn’t turn over or even click on the 3rd start.
Completely lost all power!
The manual states to replace a bulb, you have to take it to
the dealer for a HID bulb & “starter capsule assembly”
replacement. First of all, what is a starter capsule
assembly? Second, why in the world would Ford EVER
make changing a headlamp bulb so expensive &
complicated? Finally, anyone had a similar experience?