{"id":101303,"date":"2024-02-14T22:10:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T06:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=101303"},"modified":"2024-04-25T18:25:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T01:25:28","slug":"mechanics-review-replacement-brand-headlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-replacement-brand-headlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanic\u2019s Review: Ford F-150 Replacement Brand Headlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_15c5c6-e3 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f0c086  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-596cbf\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dd006-bc\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dd006-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dd006-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_3dd006-bc summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dd006-bc\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Replacement brand headlights were neatly packaged with bulbs and sockets, making them easy to install as perfect replacements for OEM headlights.<\/li><li>The fit is excellent, aligning perfectly with the vehicle&rsquo;s existing holes and requiring minimal tools for installation (90 millimeter socket and extension and a Phillips screwdriver).<\/li><li>Performance-wise, the headlights work perfectly and resemble brand-new OEM assemblies. They&rsquo;re also offered at a competitive price point.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Product:<\/strong> Replacement brand headlights<\/li><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>$176.99 <em>(Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2007\/Ford\/F-150\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L\">2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L<\/a>; 11th Generation (2004 &ndash; 2008)<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Replacement Brand Headlights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VEJ3cf-n9CE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need Replacement Brand Headlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&rsquo;t typically show as much oxidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-installation-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"replacement headlights installation\" class=\"wp-image-101304\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-installation-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-installation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-installation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-installation-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-installation.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A new Replacement brand headlight side by side an old headlight for a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_3b6c85-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_3b6c85-7e prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_176c0e-01\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_176c0e-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_176c0e-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_176c0e-01 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_176c0e-01\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-a632e17b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0bebbafa\"><style>.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_34a442-99{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_34a442-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_34a442-99 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp\" alt=\"replacement headlights\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Replacement\/Headlight\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/SET-F100111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_10dc1d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_10dc1d-2e kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c343ce-66\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66 mark.kt-highlight, 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1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c343ce-66\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c343ce-66\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Replacement\/Headlight\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/SET-F100111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c343ce-66\"&gt;Replacement Headlights&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c343ce-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c343ce-66\">Replacement Headlights<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competitively priced, easy to install, and delivering perfect performance, these headlights are good replacements for OEM lights.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_537754-78{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_537754-78 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6b2540-ae pr-desc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8362ea-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8362ea-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8362ea-3a\"]{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8362ea-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8362ea-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8362ea-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8362ea-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8362ea-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8362ea-3a\"] 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The products were ordered and shipped to the reviewer the same way for most customers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These headlights fit as perfectly as brand-new Ford lights would have. All the holes lined up perfectly, including the &ldquo;snap&rdquo; on the outside at the rear. Couldn&rsquo;t ask for a better fit than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-review-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"replacement headlights review\" class=\"wp-image-101305\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-review-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-review-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-review-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-review-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-review.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The headlights fit perfectly as brand-new Ford headlights would have. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The installation process for the headlights on Fords of this generation vehicle is very simple&ndash;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.<\/li><li>The installation of both headlights on the F150 took less than 30 minutes.<\/li><li>No special procedures were needed to make the headlights fit.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Overall Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-test-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"replacement headlights test\" class=\"wp-image-101307\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-test-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-test-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-test-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-test-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/replacement-headlights-test.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Alignment was tested by pointing the headlights at a garage door at 25 feet. The headlights were perfectly aimed without any adjustments needed. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headlights worked perfectly, and since my pickup is in good shape, they gave it that &ldquo;new&rdquo; look it had lost as the original lights oxidized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><!-- Either there are no banners, they are disabled or none qualified for this location! --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These headlights are very competitively priced. Local suppliers get over $100 each for these same headlights.<\/li><li>They are indistinguishable from brand new OEM Ford headlamp assemblies, which is good if you want to maintain that original look.<\/li><li>They last longer than simply polishing the existing headlights.<\/li><li>They come with new bulbs and sockets, which is also a plus.<\/li><li>The mounting brackets and bolt holes lined up perfectly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To be totally honest, I can&rsquo;t think of a single negative thing to say about this product.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&rsquo;t aimed during their build process and some of them had poorly crafted aiming mechanisms so that they couldn&rsquo;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&rsquo;t been modified so that it sits unlevel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Headlight&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=ReplaceXL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ReplaceXL\">ReplaceXL<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Headlight&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dorman\">Dorman<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Headlight&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Anzo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anzo\">Anzo<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Key Information Product: Replacement brand headlights Price: $176.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-replacement-brand-headlights\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":101999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4102],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":["post-101303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-product-reviews","entry"],"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"22","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":"23","product_name":"Replacement Headlights","rating_value":"5","best_rating":"5"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mechanic\u2019s Review: Ford F-150 Replacement Brand Headlights - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Competitively priced, easy to install, and delivering perfect performance, these headlights are good replacements for OEM lights. 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