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A few things I can say about my 2 years experience with Form lighting...
The Good:
I do love the look of the lights when they are working. And they are bright! Much brighter than the factory signatures.
I have never had an issue with the low beams or the high beams.
Love the start-up sequence and being able to switch from white or orange DRL's.
They have one of the best warranty and support departments of any company I have ever dealt with. When I did have an issue, they asked for a quick video and a picture of the serial number. After that a replacement was mailed out immediately. No questions, no hassle.
The bad:
I bought them in Feb 2024 and 2 weeks after installation I started to get quite a build up of condensation in both headlights. (replaced under warranty)
The new replacements lasted about 10 months and the halos started burning out. I cant remember which side went first but both headlights were replaced under warranty.
The same happened again (halos flickering and burn out) to both headlights. These lasted about 7 months. Again new lights sent out under warranty and I have them sitting here in the box. Since they seem to have the most issues in the winter, so I will wait until spring 2026 to install them.
So having 3 sets of these over the course of 2 years I would not say they have been very reliable for me. Even though the warranty is excellent, I would rather have reliability and not as bright. I have read Alpha Rex, Morimoto, Oracle and others all having similar issues, so I will be installing my OEM signatures or maybe looking for a set of OEM braptors when this next set goes bad.
I'm skeptical if Diode dynamics even makes these bronco Form lights. They are suspiciously similar to Archaic and another lower brand I cant recall. They look like the same housing, projectors, and the start-up sequence is an exact match. Diode dynamics isnt known for having reliability issues, but my Form lights have had plenty.
The Good:
I do love the look of the lights when they are working. And they are bright! Much brighter than the factory signatures.
I have never had an issue with the low beams or the high beams.
Love the start-up sequence and being able to switch from white or orange DRL's.
They have one of the best warranty and support departments of any company I have ever dealt with. When I did have an issue, they asked for a quick video and a picture of the serial number. After that a replacement was mailed out immediately. No questions, no hassle.
The bad:
I bought them in Feb 2024 and 2 weeks after installation I started to get quite a build up of condensation in both headlights. (replaced under warranty)
The new replacements lasted about 10 months and the halos started burning out. I cant remember which side went first but both headlights were replaced under warranty.
The same happened again (halos flickering and burn out) to both headlights. These lasted about 7 months. Again new lights sent out under warranty and I have them sitting here in the box. Since they seem to have the most issues in the winter, so I will wait until spring 2026 to install them.
So having 3 sets of these over the course of 2 years I would not say they have been very reliable for me. Even though the warranty is excellent, I would rather have reliability and not as bright. I have read Alpha Rex, Morimoto, Oracle and others all having similar issues, so I will be installing my OEM signatures or maybe looking for a set of OEM braptors when this next set goes bad.
I'm skeptical if Diode dynamics even makes these bronco Form lights. They are suspiciously similar to Archaic and another lower brand I cant recall. They look like the same housing, projectors, and the start-up sequence is an exact match. Diode dynamics isnt known for having reliability issues, but my Form lights have had plenty.
Form actually got sued by alpharex in the last few years as the projectors are a patented item to alpharex the original company that came out with those lights in the first place. Form either stole the design or had the manufacturing facility sell them a light without the alpharex logo in the light from what my sponsor over at alpharex told me a while back.
Well isn't that interesting. I wonder what became of that?
I have installed my OEM's because this set of Form's did not make it through this winter. There's still a couple months of winter left and the turn signal on the passenger side was almost totally out. I had no signal light at all. Dangerous.
I decided to rip them apart before tossing them and I didn't see any diode dynamics labels or logo inside. They are pretty cheaply made inside IMO. There are two main boards. The first one looks like it talks to the bronco and runs the headlights. The second looks like it runs the halos and the start-up sequence. The halos have shaped boards behind them with dual color led's. None of these boards have any conformal coating or PCB glue. They are exposed components so any moisture that is in there is going to get on the electronics. The headlights all have fans behind each projector so its no wonder I kept getting condensation in them. There are two large packets of desiccant stuck on the inside of the housing so I guess they were trying to prevent moisture but it didnt work for the climate here. I'm not sure if these release moisture in the heat or once they absorb all they can they just stop working. Either way my experiance hasn't been good with them. I just dont believe Diode dynamics actually makes these. I think they are rebranded.
Diode dynamics may not make them necessarily, but Form lighting is their “partner brand” (whatever that means) according to their website.
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Also, Diode Dynamics does own the trademark for Form Lighting.Diode dynamics may not make them necessarily, but Form lighting is their “partner brand” (whatever that means) according to their website.
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My experience has been great. I have had an issue or two and they've replaced lights upon receipt of the issue.
Nothing is bombproof and all aftermarket headlights are mass produced, so support matters more to me than mfg quality when the light quality is great. Recently had an issue with the halo on a light, no questions asked new one in route.
Nothing is bombproof and all aftermarket headlights are mass produced, so support matters more to me than mfg quality when the light quality is great. Recently had an issue with the halo on a light, no questions asked new one in route.
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This is why I have my OEMs installed in my Bronco.
I absolutely agree with you on their support. They are fantastic to deal with. A couple pictures and a new one is sent out right away.
I just wish for their price point they would weatherproof the electronics. I think that is a good probability as to why they kept failing. As soon as it got cold, the condensation would build up on the inside. Shortly after, I started having issues. They just couldn't handle the winter here.
It's upsetting because not only am I out the cost, but also going back to the OEM's there is much less light than the Form light.
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I ran their headlights in my Heritage... Had one replaced under warranty, no issue.
Now I'm trading in my Heritage and the Form lights are going with the truck... I'll keep the OE's.
My new Bronco will just has the halogen tail lights though... I can not live with these!
Hopefully the Form tails are better
Now I'm trading in my Heritage and the Form lights are going with the truck... I'll keep the OE's.
My new Bronco will just has the halogen tail lights though... I can not live with these!
Hopefully the Form tails are better
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Didn't they just go to a 3 year warranty?
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So to clear some things up
1) Form Lighting is it's own company/division of Diode Dynamics. It's owned by the same people. It has it's own dedicated staff however. They are part of Diode Dynamics but still separated a little bit. They are under the same roof but have different focuses and different product lines. I don't know how their taxes are structured nor is that my business but I'm sure they are "separate". It makes sense to keep it separate. Bottom line... same people, different companies. That's how a lot of things are (for example.. Morimoto and The Retrofit Source... same people, different companies).
2) Form Lighting, like many companies, relies on manufacturers overseas to make/supply them product. They have a lot of say into what goes into their products though. When you are one of the big guys and you place big orders, you get to work with the actual manufacturer to have things done to your specs. So that's what they do. They don't just do what a lot of pop-up companies on amazon do and their their logo on the box and call it a day.
3) MOST of your automotive headlights/tail lights come from overseas. They are just not made here in the USA because it's SOOOOOOOOOOO expensive. I'm not even talking about the product itself, the manufacturing is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO expensive. I've followed DD through their Elite Headlight series on the F150s and O M G the amount of money that had to go into making those in the USA... well I don't know the #'s but I can bet that they are still trying to recoup from what it cost them to make them in the USA. I can't see them being profitable yet on those (that's my guess)
4) What you do get though is the support from Form and their warranty. IF something goes bad, they step up and take care of it. That's why we recommend if customers have an issue you contact them to get a replacement.
5) All products can go bad, especially when it's a new product to market. The new vehicles (not just Ford) have many issues with how they talk to the computers. CANBUS networks are used these days and it can get tricky, especially when there are multiple trim levels. BUT that's why I like companies like Form because they usually just work out of the box. But SURE any product can have failures over time, especially small things like a DRL circuit or something else. BUT they fix/replace them and work on having things made.
6) Regarding the sue thing someone mentioned... ehh that happens in the industry. REALLY if ya think about it, it's the supplier of the headlights who should ultimately be at fault but that's in the past now I believe and Form's new version are different and better.
I personally like the Form, as their support are better. We sell both brands but I find the support at Form is better and they are easier to change the DRL color on.
IF you have a problem with Form headlights, just reach out to them. They'll take care of it. If you're a customer of ours, you can reach out to us BUT honestly to speed up the back/forth process you can reach out to them as well. But if you need support/RMA from us please do not email us on THIS forum, we can't track it. Fill out the form on our contact page so that we can always search/track the issue:
1) Form Lighting is it's own company/division of Diode Dynamics. It's owned by the same people. It has it's own dedicated staff however. They are part of Diode Dynamics but still separated a little bit. They are under the same roof but have different focuses and different product lines. I don't know how their taxes are structured nor is that my business but I'm sure they are "separate". It makes sense to keep it separate. Bottom line... same people, different companies. That's how a lot of things are (for example.. Morimoto and The Retrofit Source... same people, different companies).
2) Form Lighting, like many companies, relies on manufacturers overseas to make/supply them product. They have a lot of say into what goes into their products though. When you are one of the big guys and you place big orders, you get to work with the actual manufacturer to have things done to your specs. So that's what they do. They don't just do what a lot of pop-up companies on amazon do and their their logo on the box and call it a day.
3) MOST of your automotive headlights/tail lights come from overseas. They are just not made here in the USA because it's SOOOOOOOOOOO expensive. I'm not even talking about the product itself, the manufacturing is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO expensive. I've followed DD through their Elite Headlight series on the F150s and O M G the amount of money that had to go into making those in the USA... well I don't know the #'s but I can bet that they are still trying to recoup from what it cost them to make them in the USA. I can't see them being profitable yet on those (that's my guess)
4) What you do get though is the support from Form and their warranty. IF something goes bad, they step up and take care of it. That's why we recommend if customers have an issue you contact them to get a replacement.
5) All products can go bad, especially when it's a new product to market. The new vehicles (not just Ford) have many issues with how they talk to the computers. CANBUS networks are used these days and it can get tricky, especially when there are multiple trim levels. BUT that's why I like companies like Form because they usually just work out of the box. But SURE any product can have failures over time, especially small things like a DRL circuit or something else. BUT they fix/replace them and work on having things made.
6) Regarding the sue thing someone mentioned... ehh that happens in the industry. REALLY if ya think about it, it's the supplier of the headlights who should ultimately be at fault but that's in the past now I believe and Form's new version are different and better.
I personally like the Form, as their support are better. We sell both brands but I find the support at Form is better and they are easier to change the DRL color on.
IF you have a problem with Form headlights, just reach out to them. They'll take care of it. If you're a customer of ours, you can reach out to us BUT honestly to speed up the back/forth process you can reach out to them as well. But if you need support/RMA from us please do not email us on THIS forum, we can't track it. Fill out the form on our contact page so that we can always search/track the issue:
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I firmly place the blame with @Ford Motor Company on this one. These premium vehicles come with top of the line electronics, borderline ridiculous power, fantastic drivetrains and they give us ...reflector based lights?!?!?
There have been many threads on here addressing lights for turning, which means that the OEM light is insufficient.
Even my 16yo kid brought this up, compared to my wife's 4Runner with hazed up headlights, he couldn't see the turn for the gym.
I added DD fogs which were good but the ultimate solution was projector headlights properly aligned ..
These should have been OEM. I'm grateful @Form Lighting is in the market with a great solution and great support!
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Well my Outer Banks had the signature LED Projectors 
So neener neener neener. Kidding, those sucked also The Form were SO MUCH better. But you wanna talk crappy headlights, the F150 LED Reflectors are terrible! That's what my F150 had.
Fords headlights lately... not so good. Sure they work and all that but man they suck in the rain!
So neener neener neener. Kidding, those sucked also The Form were SO MUCH better. But you wanna talk crappy headlights, the F150 LED Reflectors are terrible! That's what my F150 had. Fords headlights lately... not so good. Sure they work and all that but man they suck in the rain!
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