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Calibration Research Tips: Ford/Lincoln Adaptive Lighting
I-CAR · February 18, 2020 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article outlines the calibration and aiming requirements for Ford and Lincoln adaptive lighting systems, which include Automatic High Beams, Adaptive Front Lighting, and Automatic Headlamp Leveling. While replacing a headlamp assembly itself typically does not require calibration, specific aiming procedures are required for physically pivoting headlamps, and calibration is necessary for the cameras and sensors that feed these systems after windshield, camera, or suspension sensor replacement.
What to do on the job
Always refer to the vehicle-specific Workshop manual to perform the correct aiming procedure for VOL/VOR-marked headlamps and calibrate the input sensors (such as the front camera or leveling sensors) when related components are disturbed.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and sublet costs for headlight aiming and camera/sensor calibrations on Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with adaptive lighting. It proves that even if a headlamp replacement itself doesn't require programming, the associated camera (for high beams) or leveling sensors (for auto-leveling) require calibration if they were disturbed during the repair process.
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