How To Replace Headlight and Bulb Ford 92-96 F-150/250/350
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 45 min · Ford F-150
Replace a headlight bulb or the full headlight assembly on a 1992-1996 Ford F-150, F-250 or F-350.
Tools you will need
- Ratchet
- Socket extensions
- Phillips head screwdriver
- 8mm socket
- Needle-nose pliers
Parts and supplies
- Headlight bulb
- Headlight assembly
- Parking light
Steps
- Swap just the bulb if needed
Pop the hood and reach behind the headlight assembly to pull and replace the bulb.
- Remove the parking light
Remove the bolt and three nuts holding it with a deep 10mm socket, remove the two Phillips screws at the top of the trim panel, pull the parking light out, then unplug its wiring and bulbs.
- Remove the headlight assembly
Unclip its three retaining clips with needle-nose pliers or a bent awl, then pull it out and unplug its harness and bulbs.
- Aim the headlights
Match the adjuster bolts to the old assembly's settings for a preliminary aim.
- Install the new assembly
Plug in the bulbs and harness, then seat and clip the headlight in.
- Reassemble the parking light trim
Reconnect the side marker lights first, then the larger parking light from the back, refit the trim, start its two rear nuts, then reinstall the two top screws.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.