Sir, Ford has been VERY COMMITTED to these cars. LONG after their required time frame. There just some parts that are trickier than others, and headlights are one. Do keep in mind that MANY suppliers that made these parts are long out business not surviving the tough times of ~2008.
I have never gotten an International permit. I have listened to searches that suggest this:
"If you have a valid license from your home state, you can drive in European countries for up to 90 days without further documentation. However, once you have spent more than 90 days in Europe and wish...
The GT Guy (Rich Brooks) posted a while ago, he has a fix for the tach and speedo. Not sure on the progress of that project.
I have had speedhuts for a long time now (~10 years?)
And did you have the clam shell open?
If so, wind direct into the airbox, can trip up the MAF. That is why the screens are in the clamshell, to relieve pressure, coming in the air vents.
Mine came off years ago (black no stripe car). This was of course only after having a new OEM set unrolled and stored flat (they came from ford rolled up in small boxes).
Nope when below freezing, but sure is important for the other 3 seasons of the year. Our un heated building rarely goes below freezing, but I still leave it plugged in and running. It cycles as needed.
For the 05, I use the "power port" (cigarette lighter port). Hard to drive off with it in you lap. The 17, connects to the jump ports in the frunk, and I have not yet forgotten.
Here is a thread about the magnetic connector...