Dorman 1610242 Tail Light Assembly - Left

OE-Style Left Tail Light for Ranger

This Dorman tail light assembly is a direct replacement for the left side on select 1998-1999 Ford Ranger models. It is built to match the original look, fit, and function of the factory lamp while offering a practical alternative to dealership replacement.

• Fits 1998-1999 Ford Ranger, left
• OE-style replacement for exterior rear lighting
• Street legal for road use
• Clear/amber/red lens with plastic lens and housing
• Halogen bulb technology
• 12V electrical design
• Bulbs not included
• Mounting hardware not included

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 1610242 is a replacement tail light assembly for the left side of the Ford Ranger. It is shaped to align with the original equipment lamp on 1998-1999 Ranger trucks, helping restore proper rear lighting appearance and function without changing the vehicle’s factory styling. The clear/amber/red lens layout and plastic housing are selected to match the stock configuration on the applicable Ranger application. This part cross-references Eagle Eye FR278-U000L and Gates 7470 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Cracked or broken tail light lens
• Faded or damaged rear lamp housing
• Restoring rear lighting after collision repair
• Replacing a non-functioning left rear lamp assembly
• Bringing a 1998-1999 Ford Ranger back to proper street-legal lighting condition

Installation Notes

Verify left-side fitment before installation on your Ford Ranger. Transfer or install the required bulbs separately, since bulbs are not included. Confirm the vehicle’s existing connector, mounting points, and lamp opening match the original assembly before final installation.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman replacement tail light is engineered as an OE-style service part for specific Ford Ranger applications. Part number 1610242 is intended to provide a factory-matched replacement option for the listed fitment.