NEW LED Taillights for the 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty

Morimoto has done it again! As a leader in the automotive lighting industry, we expect nothing less than greatness from Morimoto. For the Super Duty owners out there that don’t like to cut corners when it comes to upgrades - Morimoto has over-delivered! Let’s take a closer look at their new LED taillight unit for the 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty. The best part about this taillight? They will fit ANY Super Duty – regardless if you have OEM halogen lighting, OEM LED lighting or the BLISS system. Yes, you’ve read that correctly. Even if your truck does not have the BLIS system, the XB taillights will still fit and work properly. This is the taillight unit you’ve been waiting for!

Morimoto is known for making the best-looking lighting units on the market and the 2017-2022 Super Duty taillights are no exception. On top of its luxurious looks, this unit is going to be completely plug-and-play included with a detailed install guide and video. This means you don’t have to worry about maintenance or replacing burnt-out bulbs ever again! When it comes to exceptional performance and easy 30-minute installation, Morimoto checks all the boxes with these new units.

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?

To any average driver, this taillight unit might just seem like a standard taillight replacement unit. What makes it so special? Morimoto has gone above and beyond in development with this taillight unit. They wanted to ensure that all versions of the 2017+ Super Duty would be able to run a good-looking taillight that provides more light output than your OEM lights. Since a unit like this didn’t exist on the market, Morimoto took it into their own hands. As a result, we get the fully plug-and-play LED upgrade better known as the XB LED Taillight for the 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty.

Ford Super Duty (17-22): Morimoto XB LED Tails
$700.00

Style

These taillights provide your truck with a contemporary modern design that is guaranteed to turn heads. These taillights feature an amazingly bright reverse function and are also compatible with the Morimoto XB Backup Light Boost Bar using plug-and-play connections. The Backup Light Bar mounts to the top of your license plate and paired with the XB taillights, will provide maximum output in reverse. 

Morimoto XB Backup Light Boost Bar
$75.00

The reserve light on the Morimoto XB taillights utilizes fully integrated LEDs that emit into the reflector-based optic. This means that your new reverse light will be much brighter than most factory lights. The 3 rows of crisp blades are illuminated from the rear and will serve as a brake light and turn light functions. All these lighting optics are tucked behind a UV-resistant polycarbonate lens which ensures your taillights look new for years to come. With all this amazing technology packed into one light, some might start to worry about road legality. Morimoto puts style and safety first. These taillights are designed to comply with all DOT and SAE regulations for rear-facing lamps.

On top of those impressive features, Morimoto has also provided the option for customers to pick two different color shades. One option is the smoked version of these taillights which features the matte graphite finish found in most Morimoto units. If you want a taillight closer to your OEM style, you can also choose the red color option. Whether you want a more aggressive-looking, or closer to OEM look, we have an option for everyone.

How to install 2017-2022 Super duty tail lights 

What’s included?

When you purchase a new set of Morimoto Super Duty taillights, this is what you can expect to find in the box.

• Plug and play wiring adapter
• 2 x Resistors
• Stepdown Hardware (Always included)
• Morimoto XB LED Taillights

Tools needed?

• 8MM Socket
  
• 7MM Socket
  
• Impact/Ratcheting Wrench
  
• Torx Screw
  
• Work Mat or Similar Surface
  

If you would like to view the step-by-step installation guide on the Morimoto 2017-2022 Super Duty Tail Lights, click here.

Removing the tails

Open your truck bed door and remove the two 8mm bolts at the top and bottom of your taillight with an Impact/Ratcheting Wrench.

NOTE: All other screws and bolts should be removed/installed by using hand tools. Using a power tool can damage your taillights.

Once those bolts are removed, you can pry the OEM taillight outward from the truck. Then, unplug the factory connectors.

Completing the following steps requires you to rest your taillight face down. We recommend using a towel or microfiber cloth to prevent the tails from being scratched. Alternatively, we just started selling this handy Morimoto work mat that is perfect for these kinds of jobs.

Transfer the BLIS Module

If you have a taillight that is equipped with Ford’s BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) function, then this section of instruction is for you.

If you do not have BLIS, click HERE for the 2017-2019 halogen taillight install and HERE for the 2020-2022 halogen taillight install.

To transfer the BLIS Module, remove three 7mm bolts on the silver plate. Remove the plate to reveal the BLIS Module. Remove the two Phillips screws on the underside of the BLIS Module. You can then pull the Module away and unclip it from the OEM connector.

Grab your preferred XB Taillight option. Remove the four 7mm bolts on the silver plate on the rear of the XB Taillight. Remove the plate and grab the BLIS Module and plug it into the XB plate. You can then screw in the BLIS Module using two T20 Torx bit screws that come with the XB Taillight.

Looking at the XB Taillight connector, if you have a 2017-2019 Super Duty, you will need to plug the purple wire into the red wire. If you have a 2020-2022 Super Duty, the purple wire should be connected to the yellow wire.

You can then thread the wiring into the housing and reinstall the four 7mm bolts.

2017-2019 SUPER DUTY WITH HALOGEN TAILS AND WITHOUT BLIS

First, the kit comes with four resistors, two unique ones for each taillight. If you have the 2017-2019 model with halogen taillights and NO BLIS, you will only use the “7.5 O / 50 W,” one on each taillight.

To install this, place it over the two screw holes on the silver plate. Screw in the two screws and washers that come with the kit.

From here, you can connect the main multi-pin adapter to the taillight. For this version of the taillight, only use connectors #1 (both) and #3. These will plug right into your OEM connectors. You will also need to connect the female silver connector to the matching connector on the resistor you installed.

You will also see a bullet-shaped black connector. This is for the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar to be plugged into. If you own one, you can click HERE to see how to install it. Otherwise, you can get your own on our website.

Otherwise, you can now reinstall your taillights back onto your Super Duty.

2017-2019 SUPER DUTY WITH HALOGEN TAILS AND WITH BLIS

To install this taillight, follow the BLIS Module removal instructions HERE.

Once the BLIS system and silver plate have been reinstalled, grab the “7.5 O / 50 W” resistor, one of each per taillight. To install this, place it over the two screw holes on the silver plate. Screw in the two screws and washers that come with the kit.

From here, you can connect the main multi-pin adapter to the taillight. For this version of the taillight, only use connectors #1 (both), #3, and #4. These will plug right into your OEM connectors. You will also need to connect the female silver connector to the matching connector on the resistor you installed.

You will also see a bullet-shaped black connector. This is for the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar to be plugged into. If you own one, you can click HERE to see how to install it. Otherwise, you can get your own on our website.

Otherwise, you can now reinstall your taillights back onto your Super Duty.

2017-2019 SUPER DUTY WITH OEM LED TAILS (COMES WITH BLIS AS STANDARD)

To install this taillight, follow the BLIS Module removal instructions HERE.

Once the BLIS system and silver plate have been reinstalled, no resistors will be required for this installation.

From here, you can plug the XB LED taillight right into your OEM connector. No adapter harness is required.

You will also see a bullet-shaped black connector. This is for the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar to be plugged into. If you own one, you can click HERE to see how to install it. Otherwise, you can get your own on our website.

Otherwise, you can now reinstall your taillights back onto your Super Duty.

2020-2022 SUPER DUTY WITH HALOGEN TAILS WITHOUT BLIS

First, the kit comes with four resistors, two unique ones for each taillight. If you have the 2017-2019 model with halogen taillights and NO BLIS, you will use the “7.5 O / 50 W” and “3.75 O / 50 W” resistors one on each tail light.

To install this, place it over the two screw holes on the silver plate. Screw in the two screws and washers that come with the kit.

From here, you can connect the main multi-pin adapter to the taillight. For this version of the taillight, only use connectors #1 (both), #2, and #3. These will plug right into your OEM connectors. You will also need to connect the two silver connectors to the matching connector on the resistor you installed.

You will also see a bullet-shaped black connector. This is for the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar to be plugged into. If you own one, you can click HERE to see how to install it. Otherwise, you can get your own on our website.

Otherwise, you can now reinstall your taillights back onto your Super Duty.

2020-2022 SUPER DUTY WITH HALOGEN TAILS AND WITH BLIS

To install this taillight, follow the BLIS Module removal instructions HERE.

Once the BLIS system and silver plate have been reinstalled. Grab the “7.5 O / 50 W” and “3.75 O / 50 W” resistors, one of each per taillight. To install this, place it over the two screw holes on the silver plate. Place the 7.5 O resistor over the two screw holes and screw in the gold stand-offs over the resistor. Place the 3.75 O resistor on top of the stand-offs and tighten it into place with the two Phillips screws that are included with the kit.

From here, you can connect the main multi-pin adapter to the taillight. For this version of the taillight, only use connectors #1 (both), #3, and #4. These will plug right into your OEM connectors. You will also need to connect the two silver connectors to the matching connector on the resistor you installed.

You will also see a bullet-shaped black connector. This is for the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar to be plugged into. If you own one, you can click HERE to see how to install it. Otherwise, you can get your own on our website.

Otherwise, you can now reinstall your taillights back onto your Super Duty.

2020-2022 SUPER DUTY WITH OEM LED TAILS (COMES WITH BLIS AS STANDARD)

To install this taillight, follow the BLIS Module removal instructions HERE.

Once the BLIS system and silver plate have been reinstalled. Grab the “7.5 O / 50 W” and “3.75 O / 50 W” resistors, one of each per taillight. To install this, place it over the two screw holes on the silver plate. Place the 7.5 O resistor over the two screw holes and screw in the gold stand-offs over the resistor. Place the 3.75 O resistor on top of the stand-offs and tighten it into place with the two Phillips screws that are included with the kit.

From here, you can plug the XB LED taillight right into your OEM connector. No adapter harness is required.

You will also see a bullet-shaped black connector. This is for the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar to be plugged into. If you own one, you can click HERE to see how to install it. Otherwise, you can get your own on our website.

Otherwise, you can now reinstall your taillights back onto your Super Duty.

(OPTIONAL) MORIMOTO XB BACKUP LIGHT BOOST BAR INSTALL

Install this before completing your taillight installation.

Remove the license plate from your truck. Route the wiring through the plastic part of the rear bumper. You will need to drill a hole for the wire to go through. You can place the Backup Boost Bar over where it will sit, and mark where the wire will best route through the bumper.

Once that has been drilled, you can place the Morimoto Back-Up Boost Bar over the plate holes, place your license plate over the Backup Boost Bar, and then re-screw in the license plate in place.

Grab your wiring and route it through the underside of the vehicle and up to the taillight.

Here, you can plug the wire into the spare black connector at the end of a red wire. Remove the cap and plug in the Backup Boost Bar.

CONCLUSION

Now you are all set to take your Super Duty on the road, trail, or wherever else you can fit this 2 ½- 3-ton truck. If these beautiful Morimoto XB LED tail lights do not quite quench your lighting thirst, we also carry the Morimoto XB LED headlights for the 2017-2019 Super Duty and 2020+ Super Duty.

If you are more of a visual learner or would like to see these lights in action. Check out Morimoto’s video below covering these XB LED Tail lights for the 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty and the installation process step-by-step. While you are there, do not forget to like and subscribe to our channel for the latest lighting upgrades for your vehicle.

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