How To Replace Headlight 97-03 Ford Expedition

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[@meanstreak1977]

Super simple, it actually took longer to watch this video than it did to replace both headlights on my 2003 F-150. Knowing to put the little "stars" into an X shape before trying to mount the lamps really helped. I didn't even need to remove the corner lamp. Thanks for another great video.

[@kellyokamoto1604]

Mike, I've been watching your vids for awhile now and just want to say I do appreciate the professional quality of your productions. Straight and to the point, NO rambling with clear instructions. So thanks! I feel a little guilty as I've yet to buy parts from your company, but I promise to check it out on my next project-a '00 Ford EB Expedition!

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@wjsurfdog The best way to adjust them is at night, with the vehicle about 25' away from a wall or a garage door. When you turn the screws you'll be able to see which way the beam is going. Hope this helps you out.

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[@leemundy1613]

A very clear and concise 'how to' video- but ALL of your videos are that way! You guys have saved me more than one headache, thanks so much!

[@blidegold]

Man...same here!! I was unscrewing the cowling and all kinds of stuff!! GREAT VIDEO!! I'll be watching again!!

[@guhurubell]

Thanks a million my brotha. Before this video, I saw the tabs, I pulled them up but couldn't get the lights to come out easy, so i figured it must be more screws or something, them after the video, i saw that i had to be a little more manly about getting them out and now i have brand new headlights, makes my car look good, and my wife happy.

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[@livingtherufflife]

Great tip to adjust the 3 adjusting knobs/"stars" before putting the new lens on.

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[@cullyheil4402]

Great video. It was very easy after the first panic attack with the right headlight and the left head lamp went right on. Putting the inside bolt in first, then the 2 outer ones is the easiest. The part just about slid right in. Thanks again.

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@paintballer653 Yes our aftermarket lights fit, function and adjust just like the original.

[@joebowin3331]

I replaced my headlights a couple years ago. But, I like to go back through these video's so that I don't tear anything up. Keeps the guess work out of it.

[@suryavaraman.4277]

First timer here. Gonna attempt tomorrow!!

[@chiptait]

Thanks for this. I thought I was going to lose my whole morning replacing a bulb, but with your video, it took less than 5 minutes. Cheers!

[@superairsoftmonkey]

WOW. Ive done this once on my 1992 ranger. Glad they figured out how to make this easier. This was like a 5 minute job compared to the 1 hour ranger.

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[@standhd]

Thank you soooo much. The other KZbin articles on this subject I viewed did not go into detail like you did on the two tabs like you did which left me EXTREMELY frustrated. One look at your site, and within minutes I had the light off and repaired? Thanks again!

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[@DrewDosCuatro]

Very good video and informative. I would like to call out here that when putting the light bulb back in,focus on lining up the notches and don't worry about it looking straight and upright if that makes sense. I was stuck popping in the bulb back in, as I was too caught up in imagining a perfect perpendicular placement. it'll fit in without force. I would also emphasize that when popping it back in, take the time to really focus on lining up the pins and slowly line it up and groove them in.

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@Deadeagle7 The entire headlamp assembly is availableon our website. If you are just lookign for headlight bulbs sylvania or wagoner.

[@DesertSandSailor]

Thanks so much for the video!! I was changing our bulbs and have been struggling to get my driver side in, I would have never thought to take out my corner lamp

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[@pdaw13]

I've been putting off replacing my other headlight assembly for months. Perfect instructions! Thank you!

[@CCWP0251]

Just put SilverStar Ultra's in my 99 F-150 Lariat, and I couldn't get the back tab (on both sides) to go back down. I didn't know those plastic tabs had to line up, along with the metal pins. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to fix it tomorrow!

[@1AAuto]

@Goodwrench496 This video covers from 97-03. Your 2005 Ford Expedition would be different in the way that it mounts. There should be two bolts on top of the headlamp and possibly a third screw in the back of the lens that holds it into place. Hope this helps you out.

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@wjsurfdog There should be a couple of screws to turn on the backside of the headlight to turn that will adjust the beam for you. Hope this helps you out.

[@wildfish007]

Great tips, I thought I was going to have remove the whole grill. I will be replacing mine tomorrow!!!

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@BOBBYDIESEL1000 Yes you can replace them. If you go behind the rear bumper you should be able to access the bolts that hold them in from there.

[@stepmac754]

Thanks for the videos very helpful. I put a little WD-40 on the studs before I reinstall them to make sure that nothing broke and everything clipped on very easily.

[@pathart9143]

most in depth video on this subject..Thank you sir.

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[@thorhammer9769]

Awesome.....I, who can barely turn a screw, replaced my headlamps in less than 15 minutes using this video!

[@newalla344]

With the taps this really helped, thank you

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@ApostleOthaLockett You're welcome. Glad we could help out. We sell these headlights on our website 1aauto.com

[@eshank61]

I have done this several times and always have trouble getting "on the rails". Taking out the other light, on the side, is so easy (only one screw) and makes reinstalling 10 times faster. Thanks

[@TimothyJamesDean]

Thanks a lot for this! Saved me $$$ by doing my own headlight replacement.

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[@WilsonEatsASMR]

worked like a charm, thanks. I would have never figured this simple procedure out!~

[@MsUnluckyblackkat]

Thank you so much! These instructions made it replacing my headlight a quick and easy fix!

[@thePnoise]

Thank you. Your video made it very simple to do the headlight replacement.. nothing more, nothing less. You guys do a good job. Keep up the good work.

[@GerryONeil]

Thanx! Worked just like in vid, did not have to remove my turn signal lens...was done in about 5mins. Time was very important as it was only 12* in Ohio on the day my bulb burnt out.

[@meanstreak1977]

great video, thanks for the step-by-step procedure! I'm about to go outside and replace my 2003 F-150 headlights now.

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[@jeffreynelson2660]

Thanks for the help, I will be doing this as soon as the new ones arrive.

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It may be. If you take the bulb out it will have a part number on it.

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[@CollegeTom]

thanks again. You make things so easy on bloody knuckled guys like me.

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+CollegeTom Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/ford-headlight/i/1alhl00104?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XWe5_Br5h8+

[@ivinyahve]

Wow thank you for posting this vid, it was very helpfull..5 stars!!! do you have a vid of a replacement of fog lamps in the same model??? Thanx!!!

[@bigsole2577]

Thank you sir!! Just replaced my headlights by myself and it feels so damn good!!

[@toms4363]

Great video, perfect for what I need to do with my 2000 Expedition. I need to replace a headlight because the bulb became dislodged and melted the plastic surrounding the bulb and headlight. Because of this, I need to replace the bulb and headlight. Do I need to order the bulb and bulb assembly separately?

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@BOBBYDIESEL1000 At the current moment we do not have an auto repair video of how to replace the fog lights in a 97-03 Ford Expedition.

[@akdennist]

Thank You so much for your help. I will try to go and apply what i have learned. I did not know what those wings sticking out were for and how they have to line up. Thanks Again!!

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[@mikewright5878]

Great video and website! Will be visiting again.

[@ritamarga4121]

Aweome video. Couldn't have done it with out you. So how do i adjust the lamps. Took it for a drive and i could only see about 20 ft in front of me. Please help!!!

[@1dedrer]

Thanks, may God bless your business

[@DrMayhem70]

Thank you! I did all that and when I drove at night the next time, both low and high beams were pointed straight down! I had to drive 20 mph in a 45 just to get home. How do you aim them?

[@torrys99]

thanks for this video, I had been struggling with old dull headlights for years. Very nice now. Just be careful and ensure the studs with stars follow the tracks they are easy to break off. thankfully I had ones I could remove off my old headlight. a flashlight will help you see

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[@Picabitwest]

Thanks from Western Canada!

[@odetomy]

Thank you so much for posting this. It was a huge help.

[@toms4363]

Thanks again, I will definitely be placing an order

[@SwoopTvOnline]

Thank you for this video...you have deffenitly helped me solve my problem today.

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[@paintballer653]

does the same technigue for lining everything up work with aftermarket light? thanks for the time

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[@toadontheroad1]

Well.....sure wish I would have watched this first! Now in the morning instead of the sledgehammer I'll just remove the blinker and it should make getting the new light in much easier.

[@mpeugeot]

Super easy, thanks guys!!!

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[@hippo-potamus]

3:08 How do you adjust the distance? When I rotated mine all it did was spin the whole bolt/plastic star assembly. Am I supposed to use a vice lock wrench to hold the bolt while I use another to spin the plastic cap?

[@jonathanwoodstock8556]

Thank you. This was very helpful

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[@BuyYourBuild]

thanks for the great video! i was going to try and change the bulb from the rear lol

[@vincentpupich9211]

Thanks for the help.

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[@JJ-ls6kz]

Big critique, can you please state the little black plastic screws are supposed to be on the inside of the headlight housing, been having a hard time with that and broke mine

[@caseywolf3812]

I just bought a couple of headlight lamps and turn signal lamps off of you guys. I’m trying to replace some old after market ones that are falling apart. The thing is with those after market lights they didn’t need the screws so they are no longer on the truck. Any idea what screws I can use for the turn signal lamps?

[@caseywolf3812]

Went to the junk yard today and found some factory screws on a old truck. Got the lights installed. Now it’s time to wait for the sun to drop 😎

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Thank you for the feedback and we are glad to hear you were able to find the correct screws! +Casey Wolf

[@BuyMoreAmmo]

Can you provide a video on how to aim the headlights on the 97 - 03 F150? I've seen the youtube videos on the aiming method (with the lights on the wall from 25' away) but how do you access the 3 aiming screws I see in your video?

[@luisruiz-yc2pm]

I have a 1997 f150, i went to the junkyard and got some from a 97 expedition. Headlights do not fit at all. Do i need headlight housing?

[@javiorgarcia7176]

Very helpful! Thank You Sir!!

[@MegaSawfish]

Thanks for the help. It was exactly as you described in the clip.

[@Jibbler1976]

Great video, very helpful.

[@hondagoal]

Thanks for the great post.

[@ncjacqueline]

Thank you, it was just that easy!

[@tedfourtwinty6192]

Awesome video guys, thanx!

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[@runner1995]

This Helped Thanks for the video

[@dropnl8522]

On the first step on my f150 doesn’t work they don’t want to come up like if it’s stuck or something what can I do ?

[@PFCelis2]

would a ford 03 explorer light bulb be the same mach for a 97 expedition light bulb? we have an extra light bulb for the explorer.

[@alejandro69able]

easy thanks buds for your video a big help

[@Omar._Martinz]

Do you have a video "how to change stop focus?

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We sell brand new headlights for your Ford F150 on out website. You can pick up a new headlight bulb at your local parts store. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@ricardomorones7261]

Gracias, muy buen video bien instruido. Me ayudó mucho.

[@leviawevia]

One of the tabs for the headlight is completely stuck, what do I do?

[@1AAuto]

@MilkChocoMarshmallow Yes the procedure would be the same if you were replacing the headlights on the 99-02 Ford Expedition model years. Hope this helps, 1aauto.com

[@snavi1010]

Great help. Thanks.

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[@hippo-potamus]

Do the replacements come with bulbs included?

[@cin426]

Most do

[@1AAuto]

They're fairly simple to replace. Have a great day. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@kristifuller1171]

This video was helpful getting started and you definitely want to remove the side light for more space. However, the passenger side is a whole different animal. The screws and prong's move so getting them to line up is alittle more tedious than the video shows. On the passenger side the inside (closest to grill) gives no visibility at all, we finally took the prongs off the light put it in the slot/lined it up and then played with the light until we got the connector to feed back through the backing on the light. It definitely can be done by you, just be prepared for it to take alittle time and PATIENCE. But in the grand scheme I have new lights and the video was correct it really does give the front of my expedition a whole new clean look.

[@oscarmoyano2724]

Gracias por los vídeos máster!

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[@AngelLopez-ef6zt]

Thank for the video.

[@djsmileyoflasvegas]

im buying these nice headlight with halo lights for 105 but they are one whole piece should be a piece of cake i hope .you dont have to mess with 2 parts.

[@oldoutsider59]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@JackComeaux-sl3pc]

Thanks Brother

[@afrikaninked6605]

My expy is the same color!!Eddie bauer ftw

[@ainaguru4986]

what if your led bulb is still good but has bumped loose??

[@sinanjameel1000]

Thank you you are so awesome

[@iiSup3rior]

What do I do if I lost the screws on the corner lights? When I bought the truck it came with Projectors and I guess they kept or lost the screws...can I just buy a 7mm screw?

[@eldonh4561]

Thank you very much