How to remove and install the Headlight Switch on Ford Explorer?

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, and the positive cable if equipped with airbags. Remove the switches for the heated rear window and rear windshield washer. For models from 1991 to 1994, pull the Headlight Switch knob out as far as it will go, then reach up along the side of the switch nearest the driver's door to push the knob release button. While holding the button down, pull the knob and shaft out of the switch. Unscrew the switch retaining nut with your fingers, being cautious as the nut is plastic, and then remove the two screws that secure the bottom end of the switch bracket. Pull the bracket and switch out of the instrument panel, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the switch by lifting the tangs and unplugging the connector. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the switch tab aligns with the notch in the instrument panel. For models from 1995 and later, pull off the Headlight Switch knob, remove the instrument cluster trim panel, disconnect the electrical connector, remove the two screws, and take out the switch, which is mounted behind the instrument cluster trim panel. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.

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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: CB5Z-11654-AA
$87.55 MSRP: $141.82
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
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- 2012-2015 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 Headlamp Switch
Part Number: GB5Z-11654-AB
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
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- 2016-2019 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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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: BT4Z-11654-EA
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- 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 Headlamp Switch
Part Number: GB5Z-11654-CB
$48.26 MSRP: $78.18
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 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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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: GB5Z-11654-BB
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 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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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: CT4Z-11654-BA
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Replaces: BT4Z-11654-BA, SW-6806
- 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 Headlamp Switch
Part Number: BT4Z-11654-AA
$75.31 MSRP: $122.00
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 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 Headlamps Switch Assembly
Part Number: LB5Z-11654-RC
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Replaced by: LB5Z-11654-RD
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- 2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: LB5Z-11654-TB
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Replaced by: LB5Z-11654-TC
- Replaces: LB5Z-11654-FA, LB5Z-11654-TA, SW-8423, SW-8758
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 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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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: LB5Z-11654-MC
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Replaces: LB5Z-11654-MB, SW-8731, LB5Z-11654-MA
- 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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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: JB5Z-11654-AA
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- 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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Ford Explorer Headlamps Switch Assembly
Part Number: LB5Z-11654-UC
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Replaced by: LB5Z-11654-UD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 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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Ford Explorer Headlamp Switch
Part Number: LB5Z-11654-SC
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Replaced by: LB5Z-11654-SD
- Replaces: LB5Z-11654-SB, LB5Z-11654-EA, SW-8757, SW-8422
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 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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Ford Explorer Headlamps Switch Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-11654-CAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- 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 Headlamps Switch Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-11654-FAA
$114.00 MSRP: $181.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- 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 Switch Assembly
Part Number: E7TZ-11654-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy
- Replaced by: 6C2Z-11654-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Headlamps Switch Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-11654-AAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 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 Headlamps Switch Assembly
Part Number: 4L1Z-11654-CAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Headlamps; Headlamp Switch, Light Switch, Switch Assembly
- Replaces: 2L1Z-11654-CAA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 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 Switch Assembly
Part Number: 2L5Z-11654-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy
- Manufacturer Note: #2L5T 11654-BA
- Replaced by: 3L5Z-11654-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly
Part Number: 2L5Z-11654-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Eng. # 2L5T 11654-AA
- Replaced by: 3L5Z-11654-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Ford Explorer Headlight Switch

The Headlight Switch in Ford Explorer cars play an important part to the safety of the car since it allows or disallow the headlights when in use. This switch does not only manage the most common headlight's ability to turn on and off but also equips the light brightness with the ability to adjust the light beams in accordance with the kind of driving that one is engaged in. There is information that for many years different types of Headlight Switch have been installed in Ford Explorer, however, the changes that occurred in design and technology should be taken into consideration. Although the inherent design applies to the switch, it is necessary to identify other differences concerning the switch layout and operational features in response to users' changing needs and safety essentials. These differences reflect on the ease of handling this particular car as well as the experience one will get while driving the Ford Explorer.

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Ford Explorer Headlight Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to remove and install the Headlight Switch on Ford Explorer?
Posted by Tea K.
A:
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, and the positive cable if equipped with airbags. Remove the switches for the heated rear window and rear windshield washer. For models from 1991 to 1994, pull the Headlight Switch knob out as far as it will go, then reach up along the side of the switch nearest the driver's door to push the knob release button. While holding the button down, pull the knob and shaft out of the switch. Unscrew the switch retaining nut with your fingers, being cautious as the nut is plastic, and then remove the two screws that secure the bottom end of the switch bracket. Pull the bracket and switch out of the instrument panel, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the switch by lifting the tangs and unplugging the connector. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the switch tab aligns with the notch in the instrument panel. For models from 1995 and later, pull off the Headlight Switch knob, remove the instrument cluster trim panel, disconnect the electrical connector, remove the two screws, and take out the switch, which is mounted behind the instrument cluster trim panel. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Don / Sep 28, 2025