Dorman 1610235 Tail Light Assembly - Right

OE-Style Right Tail Light for Explorer and Mountaineer

This Dorman tail light assembly is a direct replacement for the original rear lamp on specific Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built to match the stock tail light’s look, fit, and function for a clean repair on the right side.

Compatible with 1995-1997 Ford Explorer, right, and 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, right. Part number 1610235 is a practical choice when the original housing is cracked, faded, or no longer lighting properly.

Key Features

• Street legal exterior lighting replacement
• Clear, amber, and red lens design
• Plastic lens and plastic housing construction
• Halogen bulb technology
• 12V electrical system
• Bulbs not included
• Mounting hardware not included
• Designed for the right rear position

Detailed Description

Dorman 1610235 is a replacement tail light assembly engineered for specific Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications. It follows the original equipment layout so the lamp aligns with the vehicle body and restores rear lighting appearance and visibility without requiring a dealership-only part. The clear, amber, and red lens configuration matches the factory-style signal and brake light arrangement used on these vehicles.

This part cross-references TYC 11-3053-01 for the same application. If you are searching for a 1995-1997 Ford Explorer right tail light assembly or a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer right tail lamp replacement, 1610235 is the direct-fit part number to reference.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Cracked or broken tail light lens
• Water intrusion from a damaged housing
• Dim, discolored, or faded rear lighting
• Failed rear lamp assembly on the right side
• Restoration after collision or body damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s right-side rear lamp configuration before installation. Bulbs are not included, so transfer serviceable bulbs from the original assembly or source the correct replacements separately. Check the connector, bulb sockets, and surrounding body opening for damage before mounting the new tail light assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement lighting is built to match the original part’s fit and function for the listed vehicles. Part number 1610235 is street legal and intended as an OE-style repair solution for the specified Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications.