Chronicles of buying a used SVT Raptor

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Here is round 1 of deficiencies I'm trying to understand. Sure some of these topics are nit picky but it's my thread sooo...
1- Integrated front bumper LED lights.

1a. For some reason each pair is wired into it's own OEM AUX switch inside. Meaning I have to turn on both of the two left OEM AUX switches to illuminate all four of them. All four LED lights are flood lights, providing no rhyme or reason to the wiring.
1b. The passenger side front bump looks to have been a small fender bender knocking loose the LED light.
1c. The LED light mounts were screwed into the front bumper have started to rust.

I'm plan to pull these lights out, secure the live wires, clean up the rust and POR the bumper.
 

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2- Additional reverse lights.
2a. They don't work in reverse or through the OEM AUX controller.
2b. These were also drilled and bolted to the bumper allowing them to rust.
2c. Previous owner didn't tap the tail light harness or the towing harness.
I was able to trace some wires across the spare tire coming from the front of the truck. Pending further investigation and fuses, I'll check the AUX wiring harness and remove the lights and wires. I'm
 

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3- Bed Cover
3a. Its appears to be 1in to short (that's what she said)
3b. I'm not sure where the drainage tubes ends and if there is any corrosion.

I'm honestly afraid to pull the cover off and investigate into the mounted rail system.
 

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4- Rear driver corner paint damage.
4a. Very interested in how you can scrape the truck bed but not the bumper, light marker or tail light.
 

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5- Slider paint
5a. The coating or paint is coming off. I'm not sure if the metal is compromised underneath.
 

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2- Additional reverse lights.
2a. They don't work in reverse or through the OEM AUX controller.
2b. These were also drilled and bolted to the bumper allowing them to rust.
2c. Previous owner didn't tap the tail light harness or the towing harness.
I was able to trace some wires across the spare tire coming from the front of the truck. Pending further investigation and fuses, I'll check the AUX wiring harness and remove the lights and wires. I'm
Yeah those rear lights are lame anyway. Get some decent BD s1 lights if you’re wanting the chase light setup function/look
 
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6- Rear defroster, window, and heated mirrors.
6a. Rear defroster doesn't work via the button or through SYNC.
6b. Obliviously the heated mirrors aren't functioning.
6c. Sliding window works.

After doing some research I'm going to check the fuses and jump the connector behind the rear passenger seat. If the side mirrors works after jumping the connector I'm going to assume the rear window unit needs to be replaced! I might look into a finding a cheaper way to defrost the window.
 
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