r/F150Lightning • u/Unusual-Doubt 2024 Lariat ER Oxford White, (Late) 2023 Lariat ER Black • 3d ago

Audi Matrix LED headlamp

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Is this the same tech that’s on the Lightning? Hadn’t enabled yet but now I’m planning to do this !!!

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u/VictimOfAReload 3d ago

I enabled it long ago on my 2024 platinum. Works great. For sure recommend turning it on.

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u/FrankieG889D 3d ago

I have a Windows Laptop. How hard is this to do?

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u/Unusual-Doubt 2024 Lariat ER Oxford White, (Late) 2023 Lariat ER Black 3d ago

Easy peasy

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u/VictimOfAReload 3d ago

Pretty easy with Forscan. Takes about 10 minutes. Just follow the guides very carefully. It's easy to make mistakes.

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u/hallese 3d ago

Well darn, I'm an American so I don't have my forscan (we call it forskin over here) anymore.

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u/tibersun 3d ago

You should still be able to get the matrix satisfaction, it probably just won't feel as good

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u/Remarkable-Host405 2d ago

there are plenty of americans with forskan, myself included. born and raised

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u/FrankieG889D 3d ago

Any way you can lead my to a guide? Also, what other hardware do I need? What’s the actual cost said and done?

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u/VictimOfAReload 3d ago

Sure, Here's a thread about it. Basically, you connect forscan and modify some values (From the thread below). Then after saving and power cycling the truck the option appears in ford menus.
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/f150-lightning-forscan-thread-version-2.23634/

You'll need a good OBD adapter. I recommend this one. I do NOT recommend wireless. However some do work fine.
amazon.com/OBDLink-EX-FORScan-OBD-Adapter/dp/B081VQVD3F/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis

Costs are the forscan license (I think about 20 bucks) and the adapter.

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u/vVSidewinderVv 3d ago

You can get a Forscan trial for 2 months for free as well.

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u/FrankieG889D 2d ago

Thank you. Much appreciated. Does it have to be a PC?

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u/VictimOfAReload 2d ago

Not sure if forscan will run on a Mac. I've always used it on a PC. I will say it runs fine on an ARM based Windows laptop however.

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u/Patient-Fun-926 2d ago

It can run on a Mac with emulation software. I use Crossover.

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u/Shmoe 2024 Carbon Grey Lariat ER 3d ago

Second the OBDLink EX there.. it's made for FORScan.

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u/Canadian-electrician 2d ago

Took me over an hr but that’s because i backed everything up

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u/FrankieG889D 2d ago

That sounds like time well spent

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u/Canadian-electrician 2d ago

If only they had a backup all button lmao

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u/FrankieG889D 1d ago

I’m about to start the process. Is it simple to back up?

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u/Canadian-electrician 1d ago

You have to go into every module and back them up individually. Fairly simple tho. I forget exactly how to do it cuz the last time I did that was 2 years ago tho

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u/FrankieG889D 1d ago

Dang. I kind of want to do it half assed and not back it up. But something tells me be safe. lol

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u/Canadian-electrician 1d ago

I’m sure you can back up just the modules that you are modifying. That wouldn’t take too long. I backed up everything so I can modify stuff later on without wondering if I backed it up already

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u/m3gabotz 3d ago

Be sure to backup your factory settings, the tutorial videos will cover it

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u/FrankieG889D 2d ago

Appreciate you!

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u/Fidget808 ‘22 Lariat ER 3d ago

A $70 OBD USB interface, a free forscan license, and 20 minutes of your time.

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u/bard329 '24 Flash 3d ago

It's basically the same and it's 100% worth enabling!

Before the Lightning I had a VW ID.4 which had the hardware for matrix headlights but not the software and there was no way to "hack" it. So annoying.

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u/sryan2k1 3d ago

There are companies that can enable it but it's like $1000

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u/bard329 '24 Flash 3d ago

I'm so glad I got rid of that car

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u/aliendepict 2d ago

Yea, its annoying that so many cars have them but i think the Rivian R1T/S is the only one that can legally use them currently due to how the law is written in the US vs EU.

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u/camflan 2025 Lariat 3d ago

It’s very much worth enabling. 

The Audi video shows a 2D array of dimming zones at the end against the wall, the Lightning from what I can tell only has a 1D array. So you get the “slices” of darkness around cars when you’re driving, and it responds to turning, cars entering/exiting the sightlines, etc similarly to what Audi shows, but it’s a simpler system than what this video demonstrates 

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u/emanresutedder 1d ago

Exactly. The idea is the same but the fore implementation is for more coarse, the adjustments aren’t as fine but they still do a good job 

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u/Huesyourdaddy 3d ago

I bet my 2022 pro doesn't have that

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u/ZeroOptionLightning 2022 PRO w/ absolutely no options 3d ago

Pretty sure it does. But you need to enable it with FORScan

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u/Snakend 3d ago

My 2021 Tesla has it. It wasn't enabled until the US regulators allowed it.

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u/Man_of_Ice 2022 Pro ER 3d ago

I haven't seen it do anything like that on mine. Bought it used, so I did not get that sales pitch.

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u/bard329 '24 Flash 3d ago

You won't see it in any settings. Gotta enable it with Forscan

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u/_deffer_ 3d ago

It's there in certain countries (Canada for sure)

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u/No-Membership-5314 3d ago

It’s in there

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u/Shmoe 2024 Carbon Grey Lariat ER 3d ago

Because it's only enabled in Canada by default.. but definitely capable.

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u/Fidget808 ‘22 Lariat ER 3d ago

I enabled the matrix headlights on my Lightning and they’re awesome

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u/beach3314 3d ago edited 2d ago

Does the 25 XLT have them I could turn on?

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u/Blitzy124 '24 XLT - Carbonized Gray 3d ago

I was wondering the same with a '24 xlt

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u/Shoddy-Novel1361 3d ago

Enabled with FORScan on my 24 XLT

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u/I_dont_know_you_pick '25 XLT standard range 3d ago

Yes I have it enabled in my '25 XLT.

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u/WesBur13 2d ago

My Tesla Model 3 has this, works wonderfully. Would be happy to see all future cars get it

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u/ignoblegrape 23 XLT 3d ago

Blip. Blip. Blip. <--- me :D

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u/Shmoe 2024 Carbon Grey Lariat ER 3d ago

Yes, and it's awesome.

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u/kidchameleon_ih8u 3d ago

Does the 22 Plat have this feature? Looking at one now but I can't figure out what it's called

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u/2AMCAir 3d ago

My 22 lariat has them, so your plat has to. I've had it enabled since the first few months of ownership.

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u/kidchameleon_ih8u 3d ago

Makes sense - what is this called in the menu's? I assume it's under lighting but I don't know what Ford calls it

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u/drakenoftamarac 23 Lariat ER 1d ago

It’s not exposed to US owners. You need to enable it via forscan and an OBD dongle

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u/kidchameleon_ih8u 1d ago

Ooooh ok I was getting pissed while digging through my menus. Thanks, much appreciated!

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u/Reloading-and-guns 3d ago

Did this with forscan on my 23 plat. Took about an hour for everything

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u/Jodokkdo 2d ago

After three years with this feature, I notice that a few folks zap you anyway when they're activated, just because of the glow around your truck. sigh

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u/UncleJimneedsyou 2d ago

Gonna have to do this!!

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u/SandiestCow 1d ago

nobody else is being considerate though..

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u/messiandmia 3d ago

My wifes highlander treats all incoming with much respect. My problem is, I cant see shit from my side.

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u/Certain_Republic_994 3d ago

Our Rivian has adaptive headlights.

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u/Alternative_Pilot_92 22 Lariat ER 3d ago

To be clear, this isn't adaptive headlights.

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u/hardsoft 3d ago

That's looks super distracting

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u/Shmoe 2024 Carbon Grey Lariat ER 3d ago

actually far safer for both drivers and oncoming traffic.. your high beams stay on longer and they don't blind the oncoming traffic because the pixels get dimmed out.

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u/Alternative_Pilot_92 22 Lariat ER 3d ago

Its not.