How to Replace Headlights 93-97 Ford Ranger

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[@ravensilverleaf]

Great vid, my '94 Ranger has a separate top bar and grille (2-piece) and the nut for the park light was 12 mm, not 11. Definitely needed the grille out of the way. Got the lights changed and the truck looks awesome. Thanks!

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@DARKORGYV Yes, they are the same bulb. there are two different filaments inside of the bulb.

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[@611Anime]

I just finished installing new headlights and turn signal lights on my 1995 Ford Ranger XL and this video is a big help. Thanks Mike!

[@skipallen3309]

I had to start before getting the response and shortly into the process, realized that the grill and parking light had to come out first. All went well and thanks again for your response and for making this video!!

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Unfortunately we do not have a video for that year but the steps to get the headlight in and out are very similar.

[@epinky2295]

bought these the other day, they came in today and i put them in and they look FANTASTIC... video really helped me install them

[@TKOTokyo]

98 ranger...just did mine go from the back...take out the battery or whatever else is in the way. Turn plastic collar counter clockwise. Slide it off. Use a screwdriver to unclip the wire fitting. Pull off wire fitting. Remove old bulb by pulling straight out, no turning. Insert new bulb, clip side up. Attach wire fitting, make sure it clips. Slide on the plastic collar and turn clockwise until it locks. Reinstall battery and test.

[@brendandubesky9166]

Hey man, i know this comment is like 12 years old lol, but you don’t actually need to remove the battery

[@LorenzoWatts-c6n]

1993-1997 Ford Ranger XLT Headlights And Grille Replacement Tools Needed: 1. Phillips Screwdriver 2. Flat Blade Screwdriver 3. 11 Millimeter Socket and Ratchet or Wrench 4. 14 Millimeters or 9/16 Combination Wrench 5. 7/32 Socket or Wrench*

[@ItamiBukoto]

Thanks a lot for the upload! I'm super glad to find someone doing work on the same model. Hell, it's even the same color!

[@desalazar65]

I have a 1997 Ford Ranger. I hit a deer recently have had some damage to the passenger side headlight and grill cover etc. Took the truck to a shop to have both headlights replaced etc. Tonight was the first night I got to try the new headlights. I noticed they were aimed to low and needed to be adjusted a little higher. On investigating the headlights I noticed I could easily move them up and down by hand. It appears the repair shop didn't put the bottom mounting piece on the new headlights. I assume they should have removed it from the old headlights and just put it on the little pivot point. Does anyone know the part number for this item? You can see what I am talking about at the 6:05 point in this video. Thanks for any help.

[@chucknabox1164]

Thank You for the video! My 97 ranger xlt headlights were very dull and the bracket where the bulb twists on on the passenger side broke recently so my bulb kept falling back. Between the foggy lenses and that I couldn't see very well at all at night and I live in the country so that's not good at all. This video saved me time figuring it all out on my own. 🤟🤟

[@LorenzoWatts-c6n]

Old headlights and parking chrome lights and the whole grille assembly will be replaced the new headlights and chrome lights and whole grille assembly.

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@chito59 The basics may be similar, but the procedure to remove them could be different.

[@codyfillion1200]

okay so thats a great video but do you have one that shows changing the panel part?

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You may not have to since the bolts are on the backside fo the light.

[@penelopelgoss2520]

Thank you for the video. I am having my '99 Ranger light replaced and lenses cleaned and polished. All the road wear damage from living in Albuquerque has just thrashed the lenses.

[@pantreus7622]

@ucp1773, I just swapped out the headlamps in my '93 Ranger and the answer is "not entirely". I did have to pull the signal lamps out a bit to get the headlamps out, but I didn't have to pull them out all the way. You'll have to remove the bolt that holds in the signal lamp, as shown in this video, then just wiggle the signal lamp off to the side a bit.

[@billyspears396]

This is a great video. Only thing though, is you said for the adjustment clips, to set the new light aiming screws to the same position as the old ones. That's not a bad idea, but every headlight and/or bulb is different, and every time you replace one you should always re-aim it. But starting with a good base point is not bad, because then later on you will have less adjusting to do on the vehicle itself.

[@abramruelas5176]

I have a second generation Ford ranger. Which is a 1996. Can I put 3rd generation headlights, grill, hood and bumber.

[@rosecroix2467]

Were the headlights aim correctly after install?

[@urbansstuff]

Looking for a video for a 98 Ranger.. finding everything else, except the '98 .... will u be uploading a video soon?

[@LorenzoWatts-c6n]

Before and After for 1996 Ford Ranger XLT.

[@chito59]

Will it be the same procedure for a Ranger '98? Thanks,

[@classic287]

I like those old Ranger trucks. Do they have cheap version of the new ones?

[@cam.smoke420]

i am miss my bottom adjument screw for mine where can i find them at i cannot find them online anywhrere

[@PierreBenest]

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[@lizzyhunter5489]

CAN YOU TELL ME WILL THIS YEAR GRILL FIT MY 1994 FORD RANGER TRUCK ? Where can get one chrome like that to ?

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+LIZZY HUNTER Thanks for checking us out! Yes, the grille on this vehicle will be compatible with your 94 Ranger. We only have a black grille at the moment but we are always updating our stock so we may have a chrome grille in the future, be sure to check back with us!

[@CarefullySleek]

well done on the video. i was planing on replacing my headlights soon with some projector aftermarkets. this will make it a breeze.

[@Sim_Salabim24]

I appreciate the great videos. They’ve helped me out a lot.

[@diyhelper3088]

Can you guys make a video on how to remove and replace the Headlight panel? Mine is broken and won’t fit the turn signal light.

[@alsovas]

man, thanks for the video, you helped me out a lot!

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HI Brad, That is the paint to match grill. It comes either black or gray in color. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

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Gracias mi amigo por tu gran ayuda que Dios te de salud para que sigas haciendo videos y muy buenos aportes.

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[@jenniferb1485]

where did you get the chrome grille? I checked the website and there is only black.

[@mattrussell5098]

Hello. I'm really curious if you could show a video on how to remove the front clip. I cracked mine and bought a new one and Im not sure if its a job that ill find to be harder then it should it would help a lot. Thanks Matt

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Thank you for watching. Unfortunately we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this in mind for future videos. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

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Unfortunately the adjusters and headlights only come together.

[@01talady]

Help. My 1996 For Ranger headlights do not have tabs.

[@qpfj]

Thank you Mike for the Videos; that a very well done.

[@omnigarcia4296]

how do you do the fog lights?

[@sony3694]

AWESOME PRESENTATION , THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

[@sethsullivan5295]

Thanks for the video. It helped me to install my new headlights. Problem is my headlights are shining straight down. I measured the old headlights with the new ones and adjusted the screws before installing. What did I do wrong? How do I raise my headlights? Thanks in advance. I have a 1993 Ford Ranger.

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+Seth Sullivan There should be an adjuster on the rear of the main beam to raise and lower the light. This video should also help you out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjZhIp4oaaqpKs

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Thank you I appreciate it!

[@18winsagin]

Seth Sullivan I put new lights on my 96 ranger and they're pointed down and not reaching out any distance, I removed and used the factory adjusters, the lights of course are after market hopefully it's something I can can fix maybe a slight difference in the plastic molding that has them out of alignment, I'll try raising them and is it possible to move left to right, I think it is from the short adjuster on the side of the bucket, thank you for your input? Kevin

[@songs9770]

I know this is an old video but how would I adjust the beam of the headlight once they’re already on ?

[@JosepinoRizal]

ChrisFix can help you out with that

[@fender.munoz7]

That was helpful i bought my ranger new in 93 i'm just replacing mine

[@schamploo1]

Do you sell the adjusters for these headlights?

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[@mikeo4262]

Thanks buddy for this video, I believe you helped me before with a center support bearing too. I'm having an issue though now. I just got into an accident and ran over something that bent back the whole crossmember of which the support bearing is resting on. I have a 95 ford ranger 3.0 club, and my crossmember is bolted on however, at the junk yard all of theirs are riveted?? Im asking if anyone knows where I can find this damn crossmember or what I can do to fix my truck. It drives now but sounds like I don't have an exhaust how it knocks. The rubber is all blown out of support bearing so I know that needs to get replaced I just need to find the crossmember it rests on. Thanks again for everything you do and anything you can do to help.

[@custommuscle9302]

This Ranger looks almost identical to mine, and is the same year too! Anyways, I have a bad burnt out headlight and this really helped a lot, thanks!

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[@rgarcesjr]

where can i find that bottom adjuster.

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[@MikeRM399]

HI SR 1AAUTOPARTS, I WOULD LIKE GET HELP WITH : I HAVE A MAZDA B2300 1997 . I WANNA ELIMINATE THE BOTTON TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, I WANT SET UP IN TOP SIDES LIKE THIS FORD RANGER HAS IT, HOW I CAN SWITCH IT ? HOW I CAN GET THE BOTTON WIRES TURN SIGNAL TO PUT IN TOP ?? THANKS

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[@Micahs_Flicks]

Very helpful video!

[@JadaDeville113]

Great video but I have a 1999 ford ranger and can't find how two replace my head light... :(

[@Ed-ti8yu]

what a great vid, replaced my blinker bulb housing with this, thanks.

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[@Brigantine2008]

Good video. Thanks!🇺🇸

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[@skipallen3309]

Couple of comments: you did not reinstall bulb in right headlight and went right to installing parking/turn signal lights. One question, do you have to remove parking light and grill in order to install just a headlight?

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If you don't remove the grill or parking light, it might make it hard to pull the main beam out. Hope this helps you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com

[@carlosmuller1021]

Thanks for the video. It helps me get started.

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[@albertreese5382]

that was great I really enjoyed that it gave me exactly what I wanted

[@samuelvillegas5286]

how can i get one of those grills for my 1994 ford ranger

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[@dandlac]

Very helpful and I thank you very much for the information... I might have eventually figured out how to get those clips off the headlamp assy but you really saved the day. Thanks!

[@diegosalazar6171]

Does anyone know where I can find the adjusters?

[@Arcturian1111]

The new Ford Maverick is a pretty affordable smaller truck. If you don't get any bells and whistles. I have a 93 Ranger and are looking to purchase that Maverick next year. I'll still keep my 93 Ranger though, as a second truck.

[@ashvillescorner9931]

Thank you for this video

[@jeremypaluck4246]

They always have the saggy bumper haha Thanks for the video

[@laurenscott9974]

Thank you! That was so easy!

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[@waynecover4908]

Good info. Thanks.

[@bradleysetzer5894]

Is this the grill used in the video? 1aauto(.)com/1A/Grilles/Ford/Ranger/1ABGR00238/185288

[@daleedmonds4163]

Very well done explanation.

[@carrolclark6270]

how to put new headlights on Mazda 1998 B 2500 se can anyone help me

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+Carrol Clark We currently do not have an auto repair video on the Mazda headlight.It might be similar to the Ford one shown here. We do carry the replacement headlights for your 98 Mazda B 2500. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1998-mazda-b2500-truck-headlight-assemblies/y-mo-c/1998-1740-19#KZbin&CTA%20Comment&

[@SteveSpinella]

@@1AAuto My 2002 Mazda B4000 seems similar to this Ford, but not to the same year Ford.

[@shaunbain3305]

You do not have to take them turn signals out to replace the headlight

[@skipallen3309]

Great video though!! I will check out your website!!

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[@chastblind7606]

I broke the tab am I ok? And I touched the bulb

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+ChastBlind Which tab was broken? Touching the bulb can cause the bulb to crack, shatter, or prematurely burn out.

[@chastblind7606]

@@1AAuto the tab for the clip that holds the connecter to the bulb. And shoot well it's okay the part was only like 15 bucks

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[@wlt16]

I wish you would have shown driver side as well. i know its about the same but bulb change is a lil different.

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+WILLIAM GRAYSON Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement headlights shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Ford/Ranger/1ALHT00064?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&

[@dmncnito]

Left me waiting to hear "Out with the old and In with the newwww" (ChisFix) And look At Thaaaat!!

[@JTintheWG]

Thank you!

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[@classic287]

I like the Pontiac too...

[@moiseslopezmartinez9859]

Hola gracias por la información de la instalación de faros de una Ranger 95 bendiciones

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+Moises Lopez Martinez De nada. Gracias por ver. ¡Que tengas un gran día!

[@lawrencemezzoni3475]

Very helpful but one comment; Headlights need to be aimed BEFORE the grill and parking lights are replaced.

[@TheInventorsEnigma]

Ford didn't make adjusting the headlights very easy.