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I'm starting to look into the 9005 upgrade, did you recall where the possible modification requirements would be?This mod is also popular on other brands besides Fords. Some sources say that filing down one tab slightly on the 9005 base is necessary to make it match a 9145 base to make it fit in a 9145 socket.
However, nothing needed to be modified on my Ranger which has the same fog lamps as your Edge. The 9005 bulb will fit directly in place of a 9145, at least in a Ranger socket it will. It just requires a bit of manipulating to get it to seat in the fog lamp housing. Not as easy as dropping in a 9145 but easy enough that it is not absolutely necessary to file down the tab. Given the choice, I will generally take the easier way as long as it does not compromise function.
Either way, filed tab or not, should work. As always, care should be taken to keep dirt and fingerprints off the glass which can shorten the life of the bulb. IMO, that's another reason to avoid the extra handling required while filing the tab.
Last edited on Sun Feb 4th, 2018 01:31 am by V8 Level II
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