{"id":103214,"date":"2024-03-13T21:10:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T04:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=103214"},"modified":"2024-06-24T01:42:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T08:42:42","slug":"ford-aftermarket-tail-lights-review-anzo-vs-replacement-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ford-aftermarket-tail-lights-review-anzo-vs-replacement-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Aftermarket Tail Lights Review: Anzo vs Replacement Brand"},"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\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .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_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_3d60fd-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_3d60fd-5a qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-4f7416  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-485bc5\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_98b16e-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_98b16e-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_98b16e-a3\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_98b16e-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_98b16e-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_98b16e-a3\"] 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_98b16e-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_98b16e-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_98b16e-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_98b16e-a3 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_98b16e-a3\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aftermarket upgrade tail lights by Anzo for a 2007 Ford F-150 are compared with Replacement brand tail lights for a 2006 Ford Explorer in terms of fit, ease of installation, performance, and price point.<\/li><li>Both Replacement and Anzo assemblies fit well and installation was straightforward, taking about 30 minutes each.<\/li><li>Replacement brand tail lights provide OEM-level performance and fitment. Anzo upgrade tail lights give the F-150 a sexier look but they&rsquo;re not as bright as OEM due to lens and reflector design. You may want to install brighter LED bulbs when you install Anzo tail lamps.<\/li><li>Both the Replacement brand and Anzo tail lights from CarParts.com are priced competitively. The Replacement assemblies are only one fourth the price of the same product in the product reviewer&rsquo;s local parts store and half the price of other vendors online. The Anzo lamps only cost half of what OEM-style tail lamps cost in the reviewer&rsquo;s local parts store.<\/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>Products:<\/strong> Anzo tail lights and Replacement brand headlights<\/li><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>2007 Ford F-150 Anzo<strong> <\/strong>tail lights for<strong> <\/strong>$143.99 \/ 2006 Ford Explorer Replacement tail lights for $66.59 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/li><li><strong>Vehicles:<\/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) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2006\/Ford\/Explorer\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2006 Ford Explorer XLS 6 Cyl 4.0L\">2006 Ford Explorer XLS 6 Cyl 4.0L<\/a>; 4th Generation (2006 &ndash; 2010)<\/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: Ford Explorer Replacement Tail Lights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CuF7gOMsIsM?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 Anzo Tail Lights and Replacement Tail Lights for your Ford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your tail lights to be crisp and new rather than fogged and scratched to maintain that new look, fresh tail lamp assemblies are an easy go-to. For the Explorer, I chose OEM direct replacements from CarParts.com, marketed as the &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement\">Replacement<\/a>&rdquo; brand. For the F150, I chose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/anzo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anzo\">Anzo<\/a> brand for an upgraded look.<\/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\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Explorer New Lights Installed\" class=\"wp-image-103225\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed-1536x1228.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Explorer-New-Lights-Installed.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Aftermarket Replacement brand headlights installed on a 2006 Ford Explorer | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .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_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .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_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\"] 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_af3273-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\">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_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .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_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_afd31c-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_afd31c-71 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Replacement\/Tail_Light\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/SET-REPF730103Q.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" class=\"uag-image-103227\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/replacement-ford-tail-lights.jpg\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" class=\"uag-image-103227\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Replacement\/Tail_Light\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/SET-REPF730103Q.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_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .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_b953d4-c5 > 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_420526-ca\"&gt;Replacement Tail Lights&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_420526-ca wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_420526-ca\">Replacement Tail Lights<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Priced at one fourth the cost of similar products from local parts stores, these tail lights meet or exceed expectations when it comes to fitment, installation, and performance, and are practically indistinguishable from OEM.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_a966fe-0f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .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, 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kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Replacement\/Tail_Light\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/SET-REPF730103Q.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$66.59 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$66.59 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_d0c7be-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_d0c7be-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d0c7be-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d0c7be-89 > .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_d0c7be-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d0c7be-89 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7820f9-75\"] 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_7820f9-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7820f9-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7820f9-75\"]{font-size:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7820f9-75\"]{font-size:10px;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_7820f9-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7820f9-75\">Price may change from the time the review is published. This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .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_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .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_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bae68c-fb{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_bae68c-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_bae68c-fb prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a753ab-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a753ab-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a753ab-2c\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a753ab-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a753ab-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a753ab-2c\"] 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_a753ab-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a753ab-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a753ab-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_a753ab-2c prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a753ab-2c\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-01c7b6aa alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-2d3bebc0\"><style>.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .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_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d0cabc-e1 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-df9b7e79 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg\" alt=\"anzo ford tail lights\" class=\"uag-image-103228\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg\" alt=\"anzo ford tail lights\" class=\"uag-image-103228\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.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-fe27f8d2\"><style>.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .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_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8fe284-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8fe284-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_8fe284-e6 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"] 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_01f120-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_01f120-d7, .kt-adv-heading-link_01f120-d7 .kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_01f120-d7{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\"&gt;Anzo Tail Lights&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_01f120-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_01f120-d7\">Anzo Tail Lights<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite offering a sexy upgraded look, perfect fit, and a competitive price point, these tail lights can be slightly dimmer than OEM assemblies due to lens and reflector design, which may lead you to decide to upgrade your bulbs to brighter LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_a63eee-69{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .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_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#ffce05;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a63eee-69 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_a63eee-69 kt-force-btn-fullwidth top-prod-cta-button\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$143.99 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$143.99 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8fecee-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_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8fecee-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8fecee-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_8fecee-e3 pr-desc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0b379b-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0b379b-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0b379b-f4\"]{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0b379b-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0b379b-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0b379b-f4\"] 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_0b379b-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0b379b-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0b379b-f4\"] 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This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:32px;}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-color:#e9e9ef;border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f9f9f9;}.kadence-column_34d0be-ab > 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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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Replacement tail lights each came in its own box and was carefully packaged with a plastic sticker over each bulb port on each lamp.<\/li><li>The Anzo tail lamps both came in the same big box and were wrapped in bubble paper but the bulb ports weren&rsquo;t covered with plastic stickers. Not a big deal there.<\/li><li>Both brands arrived in good condition and were as advertised. Both brands came without bulbs, so be prepared to use your existing bulbs.<\/li><li>In keeping my Explorer OEM, I chose not to upgrade. The Replacement units are indistinguishable from OEM except in the way the mount brackets are separately formed and attached to the OEM lamps but are cast directly into the Replacement lamps. Again, not a deal breaker. From the outside, they look perfect.<\/li><li>The Anzo lights provide a sexy upgrade look to the rear of the F150 and give it a customized appearance. Mounting is exactly the same and carefully matches OEM.<\/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: Ford F-150 Anzo Tail Lights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I-YTowmz9aE?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\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Replacement assemblies were a perfect fit<\/li><li>The Anzo assemblies fit just as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Installation process was simple for both products. With the screws removed (8mm socket), both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tail-light\/ford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tail light assemblies\">tail light assemblies<\/a> (Explorer and F150) snap out and back in very firmly. The hatch has to be opened on the Explorer for access to the screws and the tailgate must be down on the F150.<\/li><li>The assemblies have holes for the screws that aren&rsquo;t yet threaded but the OEM screws are designed to cut their own threads, so use a drill to drive the socket, <em>but not an impact wrench<\/em>. The Anzo tail lights were a bit easier taking the screws than the Replacement assemblies, which had slightly smaller holes and tougher plastic.<\/li><li>Each set of lights took about 30 minutes to install from start to finish.<\/li><li>No special procedures were needed. Both were direct fit.<\/li><li>On some vehicles, taillight assemblies are more difficult than the Explorer and F150 but on others, they&rsquo;re very simple. Usually, they&rsquo;re easy to replace.<\/li><li>Both the Replacement and Anzo products were equally easy to install.<\/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\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"aftermarket anzo upgrade headlights installed on a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-103226\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Aftermarket Anzo upgrade headlights installed on a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After installation, I turned on the flashers, backup lamps, and tail lights to compare the performance of the lamps with the OEM. The Replacement tail lights were an OEM replacement and indistinguishable. The illumination was the same.<\/li><li>The Anzo tail lights, even with the same bulbs, seem not to be as bright as the OEM due to lens and reflector design. And while the OEM lamps have a much larger wrap-around reflector at the bottom of the lamp assembly, the Anzo lamps only have a small reflector facing back and another small reflector facing out. Not as much reflector area shouldn&rsquo;t be a problem, but it was something I noticed.<\/li><li>Overall, the Anzo lights give the F150 a sharp, personalized look, but the performance of the lamps might make me decide to get bright LED bulbs.<\/li><\/ul>\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>The Replacement lamps from CarParts.com are only one fourth the price of the same product in my local parts store and half the price of other vendors I checked online.<\/li><li>For great OEM fitment at a competitive price, Replacement is the best way to go.<\/li><li>The Anzo lamps from CarParts.com only cost half of what OEM style tail lamps cost in my local parts store.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Anzo tail lights, even with the same bulbs, seem not to be as bright as the OEM due to lens and reflector design.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OEM direct Replacement tail lights met\/exceeded my specifications in price, fitment, and overall value. The Anzo upgrade tail lights, while a quality product that fit well and met my basic expectations, were a bit disappointing in the illumination they provide compared to the OEM assemblies. I would highly recommend staying with the OEM replacement rather than the upgrade unless you want to upgrade the bulbs as well.<\/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\/tail-light?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Tail_Light&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Spyder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Spyder\">Spyder<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tail-light?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Tail_Light&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=ReplaceXL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ReplaceXL\">ReplaceXL<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tail-light?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Tail_Light&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dorman\">Dorman<\/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\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Key Information Products: Anzo tail lights and Replacement brand headlights Price: 2007 Ford F-150 Anzo tail lights for $143.99 \/&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ford-aftermarket-tail-lights-review-anzo-vs-replacement-brand\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":103233,"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":[4121,41],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-103214","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-product-reviews","8":"tag-anzo","9":"tag-replacement","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":"","product_name":"Replacement Tail Lights","rating_value":"5","best_rating":"5"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ford Aftermarket Tail Lights Review: Anzo vs Replacement Brand - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Trying to decide whether to install aftermarket upgrade tail lights or direct OEM replacements for your Ford vehicle? 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