Ford Headlight Retainer

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This is the part that secures your Ford's headlight to its housing assembly, a crucial connection point between two vital components. Three "fingers" press down on the flanged edge of the bulb, firmly holding it in place and preventing movement. The exact replacement part can be found online at Amazon, listed as F4DZ-13N019-A RETAINER BULBS. Use Amazon's "Filter by Vehicle" tool to confirm the fit on your specific vehicle. As a personal anecdote, I replaced my 2001 Explorer Sport Trac's headlights with LED bulbs and discovered that the OEM plastic part broke when removed due to its age. However, this presented an opportunity to create a custom solution. An alternative design includes twice as many fingers for added grip, potentially beneficial for certain headlight configurations. Whether or not you need these extra "fingers" is up to your discretion. Instead of purchasing a pair for $20, I created my own custom clips by designing and printing them out. This approach proved faster and more cost-effective in the long run. The part number F4DZ-13N019-A appears to fit several Ford models, including: 2000-2004 Ford F-150 1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria 1997-2003 Ford Escort 2001-2003 Ford Explorer 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 2005-2007 Ford Focus 1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird 1994-1995 Ford Taurus This information may be helpful to others seeking a replacement part for their vehicle.