How to remove and install the Headlamp assembly on Ford Explorer?

Disconnect the negative battery cable. For 2001 models, open the hood and remove the plastic Headlamp cover by prying up and removing the two retaining pins on the Headlamp housing, then release it from the body. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the housing. Take off the plastic panel across the top of the radiator; on early models, it is attached with screws and plastic rivets, while on 1997 and later models, each side of the panel is hinged, allowing you to release a catch and flip the hinged cover up for access to the rear of the Headlamp assembly. Remove the screws and the turn/park light assembly. For 1996 and earlier models, remove the grille. Using needle-nose pliers, squeeze the plastic clips on the Headlamp housing to release it from the body. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Housing
- Position: Driver Side
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- 2016-2018 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: (CP) Designates Crash Part - When Ordering Please Refer To Crash Part Truckload Program Guidelines
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-13008-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Composite Assembly
Part Number: DB5Z-13008-B
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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
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- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Composite Assembly
Part Number: DB5Z-13008-A
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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
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- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: BB5Z-13008-NCP
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- Manufacturer Note: (CP) Designates Crash Part - When Ordering Please Refer To Crash Part Truckload Program Guidelines
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: FB5Z-13008-B
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- Other Name: Lamp Assembly; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Housing
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2018 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: (CP) Designates Crash Part - When Ordering Please Refer To Crash Part Truckload Program Guidelines
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-13008-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Lamp Assembly; Headlamp Housing
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Position: Driver Side
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- 2016-2018 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Position: Passenger Side
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: JB5Z-13008-S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Lamp Assembly; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: LB5Z-13008-DC, LB5Z-13008-AN, MB5Z-13008-U, LB5Z-13008-BE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2024 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lamp Assembly; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Housing
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Lamp Assembly; Composite Assembly, Headlamp Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: LB5Z-13008-CD, LB5Z-13008-BV
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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- Position: Driver Side
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: BB5Z-13008-JCP
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: (CP) Designates Crash Part - When Ordering Please Refer To Crash Part Truckload Program Guidelines
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Composite Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-13008-BA
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- Other Name: Headlamp Assembly; Composite Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: (CP) Designates Crash Part - When Ordering Please Refer To Crash Part Truckload Program Guidelines
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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Ford Explorer Headlamp

The Headlamp is very important for the Ford Explorer since it is used in ensuring that the car is well illuminated especially at night. In the past, quite many forms of Headlamps have been used in the Ford Explorer some of them include incandescent, halogen, Xenon and HID. Each of them possesses its' unique benefits, for example, halogen produces more light than incandescent, and, HID provides much steadier illumination with lesser consumption of the battery. Contemporary Ford Explorer Headlamps may come as composites that satisfy both form and function with emphasis on form. However, these Headlamps are subject to depreciation through wearing out and even a change in climate which may lead to poor lighting, and at worst, danger. A check of the Ford Explorer Headlamp for matters such as crack, haziness or loose housing is important so as to ensure the Headlamps continue performing their task effectively as required.

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Ford Explorer Headlamp Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Headlamp Assembly
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Q:
How to remove and install the Headlamp assembly on Ford Explorer?
Posted by Camden R.
A:
Disconnect the negative battery cable. For 2001 models, open the hood and remove the plastic Headlamp cover by prying up and removing the two retaining pins on the Headlamp housing, then release it from the body. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the housing. Take off the plastic panel across the top of the radiator; on early models, it is attached with screws and plastic rivets, while on 1997 and later models, each side of the panel is hinged, allowing you to release a catch and flip the hinged cover up for access to the rear of the Headlamp assembly. Remove the screws and the turn/park light assembly. For 1996 and earlier models, remove the grille. Using needle-nose pliers, squeeze the plastic clips on the Headlamp housing to release it from the body. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist George / May 26, 2026