My rear turn signals vs newer Tellurides

[BasilFawlty]

So I have a 2021 Telly SX. When I put my turn signals on, the larger portion of the rear tail light blinks. I like this because it's a big bright light that gets attention when you're turning. However, I've noticed that when I'm behind other Tellurides, their turn signals are just a small red light built into the loer part of the bumper. I've seen some cars that I know are newer than mine because of the newer badge, and some that have the older style badge like mine. Not sure if they are the same or newer than mine.

My question is, when did they move the rear turn signals way down on the lower bumper? Or do I maybe have some dealer modification?

Just curious.

 

[saylor84]

I have a 2023 and mine blink the large portion like yours. I have also noticed the lower bumper turn signals and hate it.

 

[Deb in Bailey]

It is mostly related to trim line.

Rear Turn Signals 2022

Hi! I recently noticed that the rear lights in the body do not blink when I use the turn signals. Only the lights in the bumper blink. I checked with my dealer and he said the 2022 and 2023 model years are only designed to blink in the bumper and not in the body. I thought that was odd as I...

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[BasilFawlty]

It is mostly related to trim line.

Rear Turn Signals 2022

Hi! I recently noticed that the rear lights in the body do not blink when I use the turn signals. Only the lights in the bumper blink. I checked with my dealer and he said the 2022 and 2023 model years are only designed to blink in the bumper and not in the body. I thought that was odd as I...

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Ah ha. Thanks, that explains it. I much prefer the whole taillight blinking. Seems much safer.

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[bruesjoh04]

So I have a 2021 Telly SX. When I put my turn signals on, the larger portion of the rear tail light blinks. I like this because it's a big bright light that gets attention when you're turning. However, I've noticed that when I'm behind other Tellurides, their turn signals are just a small red light built into the loer part of the bumper. I've seen some cars that I know are newer than mine because of the newer badge, and some that have the older style badge like mine. Not sure if they are the same or newer than mine.

My question is, when did they move the rear turn signals way down on the lower bumper? Or do I maybe have some dealer modification?

Just curious.

Turn signals in the rear bumper are only on pre-refresh (2020-22) cars with the halogen taillight units. In the US, that’s the LX and S (EX and up have LED units like yours). In Canada, it’s the EX and SX (SX-L has LED).

For post-refresh lower trims, they still have the same main taillight unit, but now the lower half is used for the turn signal in addition to the brake light. No more signals in the bumper.