How to Buy Quality Mustang LED Lights and Housings

If there's one thing that Ford got right with the all-new S650 generation, it's the headlights. Not only do they shine brighter than previous years, but they also come with LEDs from the factory. While the lights are great stock, that doesn't mean there isn't any room for an upgrade or two. Plus, why not enhance your fog lights, brake lights, and other bulbs? Luckily, we’re here to help you revamp your lighting and show you exactly how to choose quality Mustang LED lights and housings.

Things to Consider When Shopping for Mustang LED Lights and Housings

When shopping for quality LED lights and housings, there are a few ways to know for sure that you’re getting quality parts. We cover them below.

Brightness

Brightness is the very first thing you should consider, especially for fog lights and headlights. For LED lights, brightness is measured in lumens. Basically, the more lumens you have, the brighter the light bulb. Another key part of brightness is the color of the light, which is determined by its temperature, which is measured in Kelvin. Depending on your goals, you may want a blueish light (8,000 to 10,000K) or a white light (5,000 to 6,000K). Anything less and the bulb will start to be yellow, or warmer, at around 2,500K to 3,500K.

Housing Quality

You also can't forget about the quality of the housing. We don't care about how awesome something looks because if it's not well-made, it won't be on your Mustang for long. Look for housings that are resistant to UV rays, durable in the event that debris hits them from the road, and water resistant. When it comes to bright and hot LED lights, you also want to make sure they can handle the heat your bulbs will produce.

Compliance with Local Regulations

You know what else is important? Not getting a ticket every time you hit the road. This isn't as important if you’re only driving on the track, but if you plan on going on a road trip, well, you need to make sure your new headlights are compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. This is especially true for very bright LED bulbs.

Some of Our Favorite Quality Mustang LED Lighting Upgrades

Now that you know how to buy quality Mustang LED lights, it's time to look at some of our favorite upgrades. We cover a handful of upgrades below.

Headlights

When it comes to your headlights, it's all about the bulbs. You'll want LED bulbs, of course, but you should only choose the best brands like Oracle if you want long life. What's more, you need to consider the temperature of the bulb and the headlight’s color. While this tends to be a matter of preference, we’d be doing you a disservice if we didn't mention that white light tends to be the best for visibility. Aside from the bulbs, let's not forget about the housings. Consider a smoked headlight housing if you want to turn more heads and match that murdered-out look.

Taillights

Everyone focuses on the front of their Mustang, and for good reason, but don't forget about the back. After all, if there's one thing Mustangs are known for, it's their beautiful taillights. Plus, if you’re putting a lot of people in your rearview at the track, it's only polite to give them something nice to look at. Still, for some enthusiasts, the stock taillights may leave a little to be desired. Thankfully, this is where some fun and unique upgrades, like Euro Style RGB Sequential Taillights come into play. You get an all-new sleek black housing with lights that are bound to turn heads, even without the blinker on. That said, you can also go with more subtle upgrades, like tinted taillight bezels or carbon fiber taillight trim.

Fog Lights

We've been saying that Mustangs are known for their headlights and taillights, but now that we think about it, they're really known for all their lights, including the fog lights. While fog lights are more of a GT thing from the factory, that doesn't mean you have to sit on the sidelines if you have a different model, because plenty of fog light upgrades are available. Regardless of your model, brands like Diode Dynamics offer fog light kits in white and yellow, so you can cut through the fog and add some additional LED style points to your ride.

Accent Lights

Look, Mustangs give you a ton of flexibility to get custom with your lights. We’re talking fun-looking side marker lights, rear reflectors, and much more. Overall, you can't go wrong with something simple, like MP Concepts LED Side Markers if you want a fun little upgrade that doesn't break the bank. Of course, options are available for the rear as well, with one of our favorite options being Form Lighting LED Rear Reflectors. At the end of the day, these LED lighting accents will dress up your ride and function as a subtle upgrade or the icing on the cake to your perfect build.

Get the Quality LED Mustang Lights and Housings You Need

Getting the quality LED Mustang lights and housings you need is all about shopping for the best parts. While we showed you a few of our favorite choices, there's a whole entire catalog for you to explore. If you need more help, connect with our sales techs and discover even more quality LED Mustang lights and housings.