Key Information
- Product: Replacement brand headlights
- Price: $176.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)
- Vehicle: 2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L; 11th Generation (2004 – 2008)
- Reviewer: Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Why You May Need Replacement Brand Headlights
Plastic headlights tend to get oxidized, not totally because of sunlight, but also because of the heat generated by the halogen headlight bulb. Cars that are seldom driven at night don’t typically show as much oxidation.
Replacement headlights go a long way toward keeping an otherwise clean and undented vehicle looking its best. They also provide better illumination for driving at night.
Product Review
Replacement Headlights
Competitively priced, easy to install, and delivering perfect performance, these headlights are good replacements for OEM lights.
Why You Should Trust This Review
Initial Observations
These headlights are neatly boxed and beautifully crafted as perfect replacements for the OEM. They come with all the bulbs and sockets; plug-and-play!
The Fit
These headlights fit as perfectly as brand-new Ford lights would have. All the holes lined up perfectly, including the “snap” on the outside at the rear. Couldn’t ask for a better fit than this.
Installation
- The installation process for the headlights on Fords of this generation vehicle is very simple–these were. All that was required for this replacement was a 10 millimeter socket and extension and a Phillips Screwdriver. It helps to have tools you can spin with a cordless electric drill. Some vehicles, particularly Asian and Euro vehicles, may require removal of the bumper or other body parts for headlight replacement.
- The installation of both headlights on the F150 took less than 30 minutes.
- No special procedures were needed to make the headlights fit.
- Just about any DIY person can handle this very easily (on most pickups and SUVs). But again, some Asian cars, like Hondas, require the entire bumper to be removed, so look before you leap.
Performance and Overall Quality
After installing the assemblies and turning on the lights, verifying proper operation is the obvious next step. Pointing the vehicle straight at a garage door at 25 feet and noticing where the beams make contact will verify that the headlights are aimed properly. These were perfectly aimed right out of the box.
The headlights worked perfectly, and since my pickup is in good shape, they gave it that “new” look it had lost as the original lights oxidized.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- These headlights are very competitively priced. Local suppliers get over $100 each for these same headlights.
- They are indistinguishable from brand new OEM Ford headlamp assemblies, which is good if you want to maintain that original look.
- They last longer than simply polishing the existing headlights.
- They come with new bulbs and sockets, which is also a plus.
- The mounting brackets and bolt holes lined up perfectly.
Cons
- To be totally honest, I can’t think of a single negative thing to say about this product.
The Verdict
Again, after installation, using the garage door for a screen, it is evident that they were perfectly aimed during the manufacturing process. The earliest replacement headlights weren’t aimed during their build process and some of them had poorly crafted aiming mechanisms so that they couldn’t even be properly adjusted. These headlights only need to be plugged in and installed with no aiming necessary as long as your vehicle hasn’t been modified so that it sits unlevel.
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