1999 2004 Ford SuperDuty Headlight Replacement Easy Way F250 F350

Found an easy way to get the headlamp out of my 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty. This should work for the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 model years Superduty and Excursion.
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[@dustinmittel348]

Great video but the 2nd light housing isn't fog lights they are just running light and blinkers

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Haha, I knew someone would catch me on that😂 Jason

[@dustinmittel348]

@@PrimalOutdoors it's all good just dont wanna see you become a meme

[@joshua6200]

Was going to type the exact same thing, but didn't want to sound like a jerk... But props on peeps looking to do this and an instructional video of it!

[@dustinmittel348]

@@joshua6200 I dont think I sounded like a jerk lol

[@searyan2012]

Is it possible to just remove these lower lights but not the main light?

[@nathanfisher5266]

Just a tip. If you take a 14 mil socket and slide it into the 3rd anchor point it will push both tabs in and the light will slide right out. I am just replacing bulbs and was to lazy to try your method. Got lucky and the first socket I tried worked perfectly. Lol

[@ryanstraatsma3434]

That worked great. Thanks

[@codyamos7560]

🫶🏼👍🏻

[@oderusurungus4438]

If I was a woman I'd mouth smash certain parts of your body. Fussed with the first aide trying to reuse the original and had a hard time getting new screw to grab. Other side I was gonna struggle when I heard a voice slap my head and say, "hey dumb@ss, get a 14 mil socket. Took me ten times longer to write this note than it did to get that adjustment assembly out. Well played man.

[@Truckguy6969]

You beautiful man I could kiss you right now I’ve been fighting this for hours trying to get the fender off to reach the idm

[@TJ-qz6hr]

You sir are genius.

[@trailrunnerful]

Thanks so much for this video. My husband graduated to Heaven last year and the left headlamp on 02 F350 Superduty went away this week. I’m pretty sure I can do this after watching your video 👍

[@edog1955]

Sorry to hear about your husband. You've probably taken care of the issue, but for others: Note that this is a full headlight replacement! If a bulb burns out on a "non-sealed" headlight, you can just replace the bulb. See a video on that proceedure. I got some Anzo headlights from AutoAnything. They do NOT come with bulbs, and instead of using the old Silverstars [they have reduced output over time] I got new Phillips "X-tremeVision" bulbs. They were recommended by many.

[@matth7384]

Graduated!!! You’ve just shifted 32 years of perspective in one sentence and shifted it for the rest of my life!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@thomasotto4512]

sorry for your loss

[@eddie5270]

As others have already stated, sorry for your loss Jan!…Hopefully you got your headlight taken care of!…My only advice is to change them both to match them up if you can 👌😉

[@HighCountryRambler]

Great video. I bought my F350 brand new in 2000 and we're seeing these things reselling today for far more than I paid new. Moral of the story, FIX IT - DON'T DITCH IT... Also, I don't have a spare $100K laying around for a new one. Thanks!

[@jwpeters2092]

Thank you, made the replacement on my 2000 super duty easy!!! 80 years old and still learning! JP3

[@BrendaTom-di8ci]

I'm going to attempt this today. Wish me luck. I'm pretty handy so I'm sure I can do this alone. Rock on ladypower!

[@bigtool0327]

Thank you! Man I did this job a few years ago to my 03 f250 and it took me half the day to change them out. Did the whole job on my excursion in 30 minutes. You’re doing gods work.

[@ErikWhitaker]

Man, you saved me more time and frustration than I can possibly imagine. After watching the other videos I was very disappointed by how difficult it looked because I know what a pain those old plastic clips can be. Doing it your way was a breeze. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@kcc2337]

Over 3 years after your video. Big help. I have the 7.3 so I had a battery behind the driver side. Reusing the original adjuster was key to saving time. Great job keeping it simple and not leaving out details. So many other videos on YT skip over the key points. I really struggled with the turn/side marker screws. Very small gap and only installed the outboard. I even had a harder time putting in the outboard clips than removing the originals. You video was spot on. Thank you!!

[@markf3908]

Awesome video. timestamp 2:35 is what was kicking my rear trying to remove the back plastic clip, your method saved a lot of grief. Thanks for the vid.

[@RecoilTherapyChannel]

I was really struggling with my 02 until I found this video...thanks!!!!!

[@kells934]

Awesome video! Your tip to leave the old headlight's adjustment screw housing in place was genius!! That saved me a ton of time and frustration THANKS

[@richardvolz2004]

Changed out my headlamps today on a 2003 F350. Like you I could not get the plastic clip to release and used your method of leaving the old adjustment screw and plastic housing in the truck. It all worked great. Had I not seen your video I’m not sure what I would have done to remove the old lights. Thanks for the great “Plan B”.

[@trialnterror]

Your amazing, I followed you video years ago on a F250 and I just bought another F250 7.3 and followed your video again! Such a time saver!

[@Steven-zj8ui]

Great vid, excellent find on separating the adjuster! I just replaced mine, took about half hour. No removing batteries (I have 2), no fooling around trying to remove those adjusters. Worked great! Thanks!

[@jeeper426]

great recommendation and useful video, just helped my roomate replace the headlights and turn signal assys on his '03 F350 , made the replacement much easier, and the pliars trick worked great on the drivers side, the passangers side i was able to pop the light loose with a long screwdriver between the core support and battery tray from just behind the headlight bucket, great video

[@richarddreer561]

Thanks for the info. Made my job alot easier. To refine it a bit more, I discovered that if push a 9/16" socket over top of the old pin that squeezes the ears in perfectly so it comes right out. Also my upper clips were really stubborn so I threaded a 3" wood screw a few threads into the clip and used a claw hammer to pull it out. I was barely able to salvage the clip but it was better than having to order new ones. Hope this helps.

[@cs-bf1ug]

You good sir are a gentleman and a scholar, fought that old pin for half an hour, trying to not brake it and saw your comment on the 9/16. Smooth as butter, much obliged sir.

[@lancebrannigan7978]

thanks for the great tip. Saved me a ton of frustration. Other thing I learnt. Measure the old light settings and pre-set the new units before installation . worked out very nicely .

[@rthomsen351]

Man, wish I’d seen this BEFORE I did mine. Got it done but considerably more busted knuckles! Good vid.

[@dutch-christopher9926]

Appreciate the path of less resistance recommendation.

[@billmitchell3514]

Great idea! Since this is the next project on my F-250, I'll be using your suggestions. Thanks!!!

[@grizzrider2684]

Thank you for taking the time to show me how to how to install my new lights!

[@Mogley2003]

You light up my life! Good how to video. Thanks Jason.

[@bartcornelius7717]

This is going to be interesting watching you doing the upgrades on the Ford. 👍

[@Smokin-kw2hm]

Thanks a million after watching this video it was a piece of cake to install mines. Thanks again for your great help

[@scotte.mayerpvfd5812]

Hey your video really helped me and I used your shortcut of just using the original adjuster made it much easier thank you

[@marcmmclellan]

Love these vehicle improvement videos!

[@saddlethundersaddlery1305]

Thanks for the heads up and easier way to replace my headlamps on my Excursion...

[@bosse641]

Looks nice. Upgrades are always interesting.

[@automart3251]

Great Trick, saved me an hour from trying squeeze the lower fittings out in freezing weather,, Thanks

[@jimfruehan4431]

Thanks for the help and short cuts to get the job done!

[@kanaletumlinson]

Great video thank you for sharing the tips! I’ll be doing this myself today to change my old crusty lens on my 2001 f250 gasser, hoping this will help me see better at night!

[@JhaeMo777]

Very enlightening video, thank you J.👍🏼

[@murphtahoe1]

Those look great Jason! I put those on my 1997 F350 and it was a huge difference in how it looks and how well it works at night.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Yeah, what a difference it made definitely worth it, I can see so much better.👍 Jason

[@VigilanceRifles]

Thank you... I was dreading putting mine in. Your Video was the best.

[@quietkey2003]

thanks for the vid man...going to get those for my 2003...not quite as faded as your old ones...more sand bits pitting the lense...peace

[@vanceostrom9755]

I have a 2003 f250- V10, I am about to replace my head lights, I also order the new fixture from Amazon. this is a great learn video thanks.

[@user-ty4wg5bn7s]

In North Carolina. Just finished....looks great....thank you for the help! I tried to find a "magic tool" to get that adjustment/retainer out (Ford probably has some contorted thing that easily does that)...but no luck. I did what you suggested and used the old one. Only one beer and several vulgarities and it was done!

[@popeed378]

Very helpful 👌thank you very much for your videos. Changing mine this week

[@automart3251]

Great video, Saved me about 40 min to try to get that bottom plastic lock off, Thanks

[@ScottyP5947]

Great! I'm about to do this, thanks a lot! 👍

[@jerrycorsi6085]

Thank you, i just installed headlights on my 2000 F-250

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thank you for the video!!!

[@bostonmom9602]

Thank you... I'm learning how to do all of this and appreciate this video!!

[@josephvuono4541]

Great video. I used your method to replace my headlights on my 2000 Ford F250. Saved me a lot of time and effort!!!

[@ritacrofoot3688]

Thanks Jason, regarding the fog light replacement, I found they were impossible to get out without dropping the bumper. I took a sawzall and cut a minimum W configuration at top center of bumper, took just enough to remove the lights, so as not to destroy the bumper integrity. Works for me. John C

[@patrickwhelan5703]

Saws All????? I replaced my fog lights and didn't need a Saws All.

[@jefft3120]

No fog lights

[@1128Triton]

Great tip! I did both of mine in 40 minutes! Thanks

[@cliffordgray5112]

Thank You - Your video was extremely helpful.

[@cslay06]

I need to do the same for my kids' 92 Ford Ranger. Long overdue. Take care Jason, looking forward to some winter camping!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

So am I just need winter to get here🌨️😂

[@GregoryWJohnson]

Thanks. I may have to do this with my lights on my 2004 Ford F 150

[@waynekilburn823]

Big help on this. Backed adusting screws out as suggested really helped. Holding the retention tabs down on drivers side just wasn,t working. Even tried holding a 14mm socket over tabs (back of frame) to hold them in. Finally got a drill bit and gutted the little sucker and it ell out...YAY. Replacement buckets came with adjuster assemplies so sacrifice a no-brainer. I will do this again if EVER I have to change buckets. One more thing. When starting the long aduster screw, note that the screw has two flat spots top & bottom. They have to be top and bottom to get the long screw to seat deeply enough to engage.

[@rconcord9]

That’s a VERY important tip !!

[@sylvanpurity8038]

first, thanks for a video with GREAT VISUALS - close ups and showing us where things are relative to the area. but, after watching you struggle, i hit my clips with the wd-40 and looked in the shed for a bent awl, lucky me i inherited one, and they make quick work of those damn things. The long-ass screw assembly (that you left attached to the vehicle) is in fact an adjuster. anyway keep it up i find videography incredibly tedious so i'm glad there's smart people out there who go through the ordeal of making them 👍👍

[@johncarpenter1476]

Great tips on comments. I would only add that you should tighten the two screws FIRST to that lower turn signal assembly BEFORE installing the headlamp assembly because you might need some play to get to those screws depending upon how high/tight the top of the bumper is. Otherwise, you'll have to lower the bumper or remove the headlight assembly if the space is too tight. Each truck is different

[@murphster63]

Thanks for this video. I’m going to watch all your content. You are a good man for helping others My F250 2003 has 280k and I’m gonna keep her going with your help My headlights look like they have glaucoma

[@markgraham6753]

This was a lot of help. Thanks for sharing

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This is amazing.. I did not know about headlight depot and this particular headlight housing that can RE-USE the existing adjuster mechanisn for both a quick install and…to retain the ability to adjust the headlights in a civilized manner. Thanks so much. I have subbed your channel.

[@idahojoe821]

Thanks for the info. I've got an '04 that could use the upgrade.

[@user-kx8de2js3n]

If you use a 14mm socket to push the clips in will be easier. I did and it worked and saved me time.

[@45banjomike]

I had trouble squeezing the bottom adjusting tab also. I finally just tapped a 9/16 deep socket on it and it squeezed the licking fingers easily and made removal a breeze.

[@keithnoneya]

Awesome. You know with that method you probably don't even have to remove the batteries. Thanks for the nice video. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@edog1955]

Thanks so much for making this. Your shortcut saved me. There was no way to reach the original connector...and no need to - as you show @ 3:30 to 4:30. One tip I found is that the new screw fed into the connector best if the flat sides were horizontal, not angled. PS: The link doesn't work for the headlights you used. I bought an ANZO headlight kit from AutoAnything.

[@svtf1]

Thanks for the video super helpful

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video, thank you!

[@thorson7842]

Also adding some LED headlights bulbs might be something to look into. Personally got my wife's as well as mine from "wish" bt other web' and stores will have them. But I'll be looking at new lenses for the wife's truck soon so Thanks!

[@michaelphelan106]

I followed your instructions on how to remove the headlights which went smoothly. l had a hard time going back in getting the threads to start, so I decided remove the adjuster. I found that a thread adapter for 1/2” copper pipe (1/2” MIP threads x 1/2” Cu Pipe slip) will just fit over the inside end of the light adjuster which can then be pulled out.

[@Lenny_Chan64]

Awesome! I'll bet those new lights made a huge difference that night.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Yes, they did huge difference I wish I would done this long ago. Jason

[@patrickwhelan5703]

@@PrimalOutdoors Did you use regular bulbs or did you use an LED bulb for the headlights??????

[@williamwest4556]

Rather, use the old horizontal and vertical adjustments on your truck and remove the new controls from the new headlights. Takes a "TON" of work and works great. And, you only have to remove ONE clip. Just did mine and was a game changer. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@gabrielalvarez-nu7mc]

Nice video!!! Thank you i need chante mine on my excursión!!!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Thanks, Gabriel

[@bairnoboy]

I could not do what you did with the vertical adjuster. They are the reason I am replacing the headlight, because the vertical adjusters were non functional. 20 mins into removing the old adjusters and I agree, they are a PITA. Going to take a chisel to the clips and break them off. Thank you very much for posting the video.

[@thewyler1]

To anyone wondering you can stick a 9/16 socket over the lower clip and the assembly slides out

[@biggameathlete8959]

Great video! I picked up an 05 F350 last February and have been considering changing out my headlights. Glanced at your license plate and I see your in Oregon. I’m in Sherwood. I’ll be checking out more of your videos.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Sherwood, that is awesome!

[@Jeffsmess]

Albany here. Love the 223 Bld plate. If it’s not a custom plate then you got a good one. It’s a good cartridge LOL

[@medtech1a]

Looks great. Give a new vitality to your truck.

[@bradrawe]

Be sure to swap the clear / white bulb (3157) in the turn signal to an amber one 3157A). Not legal if it looks white, must be amber. Thanks for the video, i'm swapping my headlights out this week . I'll be sure to try your trick on the adjustment screw to make install easier.

[@paulcoy7292]

Great tip brutha. Saved me bigtime!

[@bethmay191]

Wise upgrade. I'm sure at night you can see a lot better to.😀

[@fjbfjb2618]

Thanks for the tips! Solid

[@joeduck57]

Thanks for the video! I can't seem to find the "all amber turn signal lenses" anywhere! Somebody hung a left right in front of me so I'm rebuilding a bit of the front of my truck (you should see the other guy 😁)! I found lenses and a nice chrome grille on Amazon! You made the headlight lens install a lot easier!

[@dougmasters3875]

Dude, that adjuster trick is the only way to fly!!!!

[@johncraig406]

Thank you, with a 7.3L diesel's batteries, the one on the Driver's side is hard to get to, you saved me a lot of time. Dang, wish I had seen this video before I ordered new "headlight shells" sans the bulbs.... I paid $75 to AutoZone for new bulbs the headlights and Marker lamps, in addition to the $80 for the shells..... I realize that Biden's economics might be in play here, but still..... complete assemblies are cheaper in the long run

[@cordialcortex3841]

Hey Primal Outdoors You made it look easy. I have the complete 2004 Excursion & F Super Duty factory manuals, most of the TSB's. The detail of pulling the clips and pulling the lower light forward is not there;-( Your video is what got ot done. Me and my F 350 Thank You!

[@local378]

worked perfect thanks

[@Gasfumes1067]

I swapped mine to the newer one piece style lights and grill makes an old truck look modern

[@tomsmith5947]

Add some LED headlights to that and you will improve your visibility tremendously, buy the kind with the built-in fans just behind the headlight and they're easy to go in. We just added a LED light bar to our push bar and that really improved visibility I can see my truck coming from a half a mile away. Remember that you also need to have yellow turn signal bulbs if you add the clear lenses

[@stuartgrant971]

Ok. Ready to go start mine now.

[@danielbalasamiguel6788]

Man, tks so much for the video.

[@powerwagon3731]

Thanks, gonna try it now,👍!

[@JakeRawSon]

Thanks for the vid

[@jbolty]

for that lower connector just push a socket over it to push in the ears 14mm 12pt fits perfect. same way as releasing parking brake cables

[@user-cq9vo7sv8o]

The clip that you can't get to to release you can use a 14mm socket to push the clips in then pull the headlight out. works great cause I just did my 2000 f 250

[@danielcanizalez8127]

Awesome 👍

[@midnightgamer1462]

very helpful thank you

[@heathercockrell7074]

I need to do this with the old burb, I can barely see at night, in fact, I spend most of the time with the brights on.

[@heavyshoesracing27]

Great video! I'm in Washington State I see you are in Oregon

[@atv55803]

DO U LIKE THE HEADLIGHT UPGRADE WERE THEY BRIGHTER

[@carsrcool7149]

Good vid !

[@patrickwhelan5703]

Do a video on replacing the side mount telescoping mirrors. My 2002 has no added directional lighting on it. List tool sizes needed as well.

[@jbrown1704]

You got part number for that head light I got 2001 and can’t see a thing at night with these old lights

[@keithnoneya]

Came back to review how to do this, also the link is no longer active. Thanks again. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@riderone5030]

Thanks for the video - think i used a 9/16 deep socket to squeeze the clips.

[@LaserFocused]

Nice Ride!! Is this a diesel manual?