Purchased Headlights, Turn Signals, and Housings
I purchased a set of headlights, turn signal lights, and matching housings for my 1999 E350 in July 2025 for approximately $600. Since that time, I’ve driven the van only about 1,500 miles, yet I’ve already experienced a significant failure with the product.
In May 2026, the driver-side blinker housing came apart while I was driving. The adhesive on the unit failed, causing the clear front lens to detach completely. I actually saw it fly off while on the road.
Additionally, the initial installation process was more difficult than expected. The “quick connect” fittings included with the kit did not properly match the mounts on the back of the housings. I had to manually file them down to make them fit. For a product at this price point, I would not expect to perform custom modifications just to complete a basic installation.
I attempted multiple times to contact Vantage Optics by both email and phone but never received a response. At a minimum, I would have expected some level of support, either guidance on how to address the issue or acknowledgement of the failure.
Due to the lack of response and support, I ultimately purchased a lower-cost replacement set of housings from Amazon to compare durability. It’s disappointing that a significantly less expensive product may end up being more reliable than what I initially purchased.


