What is the deal not being able to get replacement HID bulbs??? I spent $1045.00 on these headlights from 5 star Ford to once and for all solve my headlight problems and now no replacement bulbs????? this is ridiculous... need an answer ASAP.

What is the deal not being able to get replacement HID bulbs??? I spent $1045.00 on these headlights from 5 star Ford to once and for all solve my headlight problems and now no replacement bulbs????? this is ridiculous... need an answer ASAP.

Same here. I didn't spend anywhere near what JC spent, but I am also in need of bulbs ASAP. I can't wait for any eBay crap that is used as has no warranty.

It isnt Five Star Ford's fault. This is nation wide. The company that makes the bulbs had some major problems and the bulbs are not available anywhere.

HOWEVER... Maxx told me a few weeks ago that they bulbs should be available again mid-late August.

It isnt Five Star Ford's fault. This is nation wide.

I realize it's a nationwide problem, and no one is blaming it on a parts supplier such as Five-Star; but you figure that headlights/ bulbs would enter into some kind of DOT "required safety" category and someone from Ford would step in to prevent themselves from getting any fines, lawsuits, or any of that BS. It's frustrating because I could be stopped and fined or impounded for safety violations for driving around with one light. They should have a plentiful supply at all times!

I wonder why in hell Ford would burn its loyal Lincoln owners in that way. We paid more for our vehicles than Ford, Merc, Volvo, or Mazda owners did. No wonder Lexus' stock is rising.

My next car will not be a Ford product, I'll tell ya' that! :cool:

I realize it's not 5 stars problem, but they should be able to put some pressure on ford to get these bulbs back in stock. what if you couldn't get windshield wipers or an oil filter??? :mad:

I realize it's not 5 stars problem, but they should be able to put some pressure on ford to get these bulbs back in stock. what if you couldn't get windshield wipers or an oil filter??? :mad:



I know, I know. From what I understand, one of the machines that makes the bulbs went down and has to be rebuilt from scratch. You guys know those things happen, and take forever to fix. Not to mention, are to expensive to have extra whole machines lying around.

as long as they get them back in stock that's fine. but if they don't there needs to be a class action lawsuit filed against Ford for this whole headlight issue. I already feel like they should buy all Gen 1 Mark owners HID's.

I already feel like they should buy all Gen 1 Mark owners HID's.

Aye!

even though mine are not burned out, I still want a pair or two to have around just in case this crap happens again or they quit making them alltogether.

It's mid August, any updates??

Well???? let's hear it, are they available yet??? come on 5 star you sold me these HID's and gladly took my money probably knowing full well that this was going to happen. :mad:

As of 8/10, when I last spoke with Max, they were hoping they would be available by the end of August or the beginning of September.

ttt

I called a distant Lincoln dealer (local sold out to friggin Nissan) and they said early fall, and they have 3 orders already.

FYI, they are available now.

http://www.markviii.org/htdocs/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=22&topic_id=31524&mesg_id=31524&listing_type=read_new

OK OK

Here is the straight deal..........

The current price for a new bulb is (before the sept increase????) $256.37 retail and LVC cost would be $184.58 IF they were available. Those in stock now (approx 50 at ford) are for EMERGENCY orders only!! and ford charges 15% plus freight to discourage hoarding, if I want one. The other guys want $229.00 for them and if you gotta have it you gotta have it. Ford is still saying in the next 2-3 weeks we will have them. There 448 in transit to the stocking depots and will be distributed to stock orders when recd.
I have a couple dozen on order and will announce the current price when they are here for sale.

Max

Any news on the availability yet?

Still no release date. I did get one for a customer as an emergency, they have small qty's in the depot, and it cost 40.00 extra ( that is what ford charged me)

Max

BULBS BULBS WE NEED BULBS!!!!!! :mad:

this is getting to be pretty ridiculous...

Hi All

Still no luck on the HID situation. Sorry....They are still saying the supplier hopes to be able to ship by the end of oct ( ship to ford) I guess we will have to wait and see. Ford has over 250 on back order now.

max

Hi Guys

Just got another update from ford....now the expect the bulbs 11/30/06 they just keep pushing the date ahead.....sorry

Max

ttt, it's 2007 and we need HID's!

Max,

You might wanna do a dealer search. I know I found 4 of the HID bulbs from different dealers that had them in stock. However, the issue of dealer markup in trying to get them at cost is another question. The last price I found was $250 per bulb.

As mentioned in other posts ford has pushed back the bulbs again until 3/30/07. There are a few still out there but like you said, it will be at a price you may not like or can afford considering the alternatives now available.
Max