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 👌😉

[@cenflofinest5192]

@@trailrunnerful how’d it go?!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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”.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@thewyler1]

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

[@rthomsen351]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 .

[@dutch-christopher9926]

Appreciate the path of less resistance recommendation.

[@stuartgrant971]

Ok. Ready to go start mine now.

[@MikeOrtosky]

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!

[@grizzrider2684]

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

[@automart3251]

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

[@automart3251]

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

[@1234A-f5j]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Gasfumes1067]

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

[@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

[@Smokin-kw2hm]

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

[@josephvuono4541]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jimfruehan4431]

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

[@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.

[@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??????

[@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

[@twatson6252]

How much brighter are the new headlights and have they held up with out yellowing.

[@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!

[@RobertEverhart-r7c]

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

[@bartcornelius7717]

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

[@Mogley2003]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@genstonewall]

Looks like I'm going to have to take my Ranch Hand front bumper off to change a turn signal bulb.. insane! Also, did you remove the battery prior to this video?

[@VigilanceRifles]

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

[@marcmmclellan]

Love these vehicle improvement videos!

[@atv55803]

DO U LIKE THE HEADLIGHT UPGRADE WERE THEY BRIGHTER

[@VeraSnowball]

would be nice to see the inside, but very useful video overall. Thanks!

[@idahojoe821]

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

[@jamesdean5677]

When you say "connector" do you mean headlight adjuster screw/bolt? Also, with it being late 2023 would you go with the option to remove the last tab with a 14mm socket pressed on or would you do it just the same and why? Thanks for the great video!!

[@GregoryWJohnson]

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

[@Brobro449]

Did you have to swap the light angle adjusters from the old light to the new one if you can remember?

[@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.

[@powerwagon3731]

Thanks, gonna try it now,👍!

[@insaneTrout]

You could probably get a little fancier and use a cordless drill to speed things up as well.

[@bethmay191]

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

[@patrickwhelan5703]

Do a video on replace the Fog Light assembly, behind the front bumper. List the tricks to get them unstuck...

[@jasintodorado8145]

Thanks for the video What is the part #. Thanks

[@medtech1a]

Looks great. Give a new vitality to your truck.

[@evadmullek]

What Size Nut Driver to remove the Right Long Screw in the corner? My 2002 Ford Turn Lamp housing had two phillips screws on the bottom of both lights Thanks...

[@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.

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Great tip!! Thanks

[@alexmickschl5190]

Needs more showing the areas you are working on while you are working on them.

[@powerstrokediesels7824]

Could you do a header panel removal tutorial

[@AhPhoey]

Headlight depot never sent me rubber seals for the new blinker housings in the box.

[@1mandrywallarmytv144]

whats the name of the part that the headlights mount to?

[@DuckbumSD]

@primal outdoors What is part number on those clips ? I can only find 2004 or newer 😩

[@kevinarndt3316]

Jason, can you provide a link to the headlights you put in? Thanks

[@edog1955]

He has a "link", but on 1/16/21, it just goes to a blank page on his website! Jason....please describe the model of headlight that you put it. I don't recognize it on Amazon, and it looks much better than the ones I see there.

[@kevinarndt3316]

@@edog1955 yeah, thats what I saw. Thanks. I looked too and couldn't find the same style for my F350. Have a great day

[@paulcoy7292]

Great tip brutha. Saved me bigtime!

[@michaelleeber5223]

I have an f350 2001 will the procedure be about the samr?

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

Nice video but that long bolt is not Philips lol it’s Allen on the original.

[@griffinstidam4490]

went to the website and it says it wouldn’t work. do you know if it works with f-250 super duty 7.3 powerstroke?

[@GELongoria]

It should. Just keep in mind with dual batteries, there is little to no space behind the headlight where the battery sits meaning you’ll almost always have to pull the light assemblies completely out to replace bulbs.

[@midnightgamer1462]

very helpful thank you

[@AhPhoey]

Hi Jason. The headlight assemblies you have in your link and the ones you installed don't fit my 2000 Ford F250 super duty when I click on the link.

[@JakeRawSon]

Thanks for the vid

[@leightonread8276]

Thanks!

[@michaelharrell2892]

Think this counts towards Ford Excursions?

[@arturogarza3173]

Does the running light have a clip or a rubber thingy to clip on ? Mine are loose am i missing something.

[@williambush9308]

Nice video, but FYI, those are not fog lights, they are turn signal and parking lamp combo assemblies.

[@HansomeNdebonair]

how do you spell RELIEF? That was awesome. I was cursing the engineers that came up with that crappy tap last night. Now I can go finish! Thanks

[@GrandviewLawnCare]

Hi Jason. I love your videos. I love Ford. I have a 2013 Ford explorer I go camping a lot. Jason have you checked in to your Fuel filter? I would you drive on a lot Dusty gravel roads. Keep up the great work.

[@rockheadesq.8720]

Wouldn't it be easier to just take off the front tires first?

[@COGirl444]

Hey Jason, realizing this is a year old now, what other upgrades/updates are you considering for the Ford?

[@svtf1]

Thanks for the video super helpful

[@caseynploch8737]

i’ve got the same headlights from the same place on my 2000 super duty 7.3

[@dmeh9836]

Got an 04 that is in desperate need of this

[@mride1993]

Just in case anyone else is here for the how to and not this channel, the easiest way to get that lower clip off it to just use a socket that is just a little bigger than the clip (1 want to say it was a 13mm but I could be way off) and then just press it over the clip and it should compress and push it out simultaneously.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Great suggestion, I am sure that will be of help to some but in case that doesn't work they can still fall back on my solution. Jason

[@azr2d1]

@@PrimalOutdoors good tip. Where were you last week when I did mine :-) I used some thin pliers and squeezed them. Still took several attempts before they gave up.

[@jameslance3994]

The lights under the headlights are park lites...not fog lights....

[@emmanuellopez5907]

Have you considered LED headlight upgrade?

[@diamondexcavatingconstruct5226]

They are not fog lights. They are running lights. But I don’t like the 1999-2001.5 headlights. They have the fuzzy light. The 2001.5-2004 have the clear lens

[@LaserFocused]

Nice Ride!! Is this a diesel manual?

[@wanderingtundra6310]

Now you just need Patriot Campers to hook you up with a Tray and canopy.

[@daviddecourcey6989]

That's great. Thanks. Are you from Bend (Alfalfa), as I am? Gotta be close, looks like home in the background. My 01' needs the lights replaced.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Hi, David. Yes, I am from the Redmond area.

[@heavyshoesracing27]

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

[@supertanker9681]

Luckily my trucks a lil easier,but we're in the same boat.i found the silverstar ultra is really bright an i can see further.but its a bit pricey.im pretty sure u can get a film for the headlights to protect them from oxidation

[@PrimalOutdoors]

These are already supposed to be coated Jason

[@ccherry2731]

Easier yet, I found the best way is not a 9/32 wrench, but use a screw gun, be careful not to run to far, way fast only takes 3 minutes tops🙂🙂