Gen 4.5 Taillights - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

Breeves002 · 11-19-2012, 08:28 PM

How hard is it to install gen 4.5 taillights with the amber turn signals in my car? I have a pair at the JY, and am wondering if I should pick them up.

Is it simple, or not so simple? Thanks! I've heard its simple on a taurus, not sure if its the same on the sable.

ShelbyRacer78 · 11-23-2012, 03:48 PM

Love to see a guide for this

TaurusDailyDriver · 11-23-2012, 05:14 PM

In a 2000-2003 Mercury Sable, I am 99% sure that the wiring for the tails is the exact same setup as the 2000-2007 Taurus.

I know I talked to you about this, BUT I'll post this here for others in the future. There is a writeup on adding Ambers to a Taurus, which I did in fact do. Cool little mod for Taurus owners. Anyways, you need to wire in the socket to accept the turn signal bulb and of course create a ground for it. Next (this is easier for 2000-01) you need to run a decent sized wire from your third brake light to the original socket so that those Illuminate when you press the brake pedal. Lastly, you need to locate a wire underneath the dash so that the turn signal and brake lights work independently, as you will find before you snip this wire, your turn signals will work, but if you hit the brakes, you get both amber and red lights. Cutting this will stop the signal going from the BOO (Brake On/Off) switch to the turn signal making them legal.

Now I have seen these added on a 2000 Mercury Sable so it is my guess they will bolt up no problem. The reverse light socket hole may need slight modification as it does if someone adds 2004-2007 Taurus tails to a 2000-2003 Taurus. Other than that, I don't see how it won't work with a little time.

Tom S · 12-02-2012, 10:44 AM

An alternative idea I am toying with is going with backup lights in both spots and good led bulbs in both places. I have a set of the really good led bulbs in the backup lights of my impala and love them. I have a LED flasher here that is going to get hooked up to them shortly.

Breeves002 · 12-02-2012, 10:58 AM

That is an interesting idea. You would just have to run a wire from the current reversers assuming they are being sent enough power.

My backup light is adequate, but more would be welcomed. You would have to get rid of the amber though.

TaurusDailyDriver · 12-02-2012, 07:21 PM

No amber to get rid of...There is no amber on the housing itself. Just the bulb.

11-19-2012, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,011 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Gen 4.5 Taillights How hard is it to install gen 4.5 taillights with the amber turn signals in my car? I have a pair at the JY, and am wondering if I should pick them up. Is it simple, or not so simple? Thanks! I've heard its simple on a taurus, not sure if its the same on the sable. __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

11-23-2012, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,319 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	In a 2000-2003 Mercury Sable, I am 99% sure that the wiring for the tails is the exact same setup as the 2000-2007 Taurus. I know I talked to you about this, BUT I'll post this here for others in the future. There is a writeup on adding Ambers to a Taurus, which I did in fact do. Cool little mod for Taurus owners. Anyways, you need to wire in the socket to accept the turn signal bulb and of course create a ground for it. Next (this is easier for 2000-01) you need to run a decent sized wire from your third brake light to the original socket so that those Illuminate when you press the brake pedal. Lastly, you need to locate a wire underneath the dash so that the turn signal and brake lights work independently, as you will find before you snip this wire, your turn signals will work, but if you hit the brakes, you get both amber and red lights. Cutting this will stop the signal going from the BOO (Brake On/Off) switch to the turn signal making them legal. Now I have seen these added on a 2000 Mercury Sable so it is my guess they will bolt up no problem. The reverse light socket hole may need slight modification as it does if someone adds 2004-2007 Taurus tails to a 2000-2003 Taurus. Other than that, I don't see how it won't work with a little time. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k Last edited by TaurusDailyDriver; 11-23-2012 at 05:17 PM.

12-02-2012, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tom S Member Member Number: 51426 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE 37k Visit: My Garage Posts: 150 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	An alternative idea I am toying with is going with backup lights in both spots and good led bulbs in both places. I have a set of the really good led bulbs in the backup lights of my impala and love them. I have a LED flasher here that is going to get hooked up to them shortly. __________________ 2006 Taurus SE 40k Silver, very clean 3rd owner, Mods: Mach Stereo, Homelink lighted visors, Gentex Comp/Temp Mirror, Lloyds mats, Ford trunk liner, Hella driving lights 1991 Taurus 3.8 GL 190k daily driver weak trans but still kicking 1988 Taurus 3.0 retired 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 75k lots of mods like new 2009 Impala LTZ 3.9 10k

12-02-2012, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,011 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	That is an interesting idea. You would just have to run a wire from the current reversers assuming they are being sent enough power. My backup light is adequate, but more would be welcomed. You would have to get rid of the amber though. __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

12-02-2012, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,319 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	No amber to get rid of...There is no amber on the housing itself. Just the bulb. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k

11-23-2012, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
ShelbyRacer78 Junior Member Member Number: 50748 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2001 Mercury Sable LS, Vulcan V6, 4 Speed Auto Visit: My Garage Posts: 48 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Love to see a guide for this

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