question on gen 2 rear tail light panel

[04SSHD]

I was wondering how that LED or neon light panel worked. Mine only comes on 1/2 the time, what is the deal with that? I am assuming that it need so much voltage for it to light up, is that correct? When I replaced my battery it light up everytime for a few days then it stopped, so I replaced my alternator and it lit up every time for a week. Now it just lights up every now and then. If I play with the headlight switch and turn the lights on and off a few times I can get it to light up. I was just wondering what the deal is and if there is a quick fix for it.

 

[torquemonkey]

You have a neon tail lamp. Chances are that the ballast/starter may be going out or having a connectivity issue (ground). There have been posts that discuss the issue in great detail and have a link to a site that has replacement ballasts for a reasonable cost.

 

[chicken]

There have been posts that discuss the issue in great detail and have a link to a site that has replacement ballasts for a reasonable cost.

i agree i have looked into replacing the whole assy (only way avil from ford) and it was like $700ish so i did some research and found that site and i was gonna order one then it magically started working and has been fine since fall so................................................aint broke (now) dont fix it (till it screws up again)

 

[LSCGODDESS98]

I Had An Issue Like That...i Still Have My Original One Just In Case I Ever Need Another One,once I Got Tapped By Another Driver..lol I Made Sure His Insu Co Paid For My New Light That Came From Ford /linc/merc..hahahahint Hint..theres Ways Around Things..mine Too Went On,flickerd And Then To Nothing And Then Wow..whoopppeee It Worked Again..lol For A Short Min... After A While It Like Come On Already...