Dorman 1610245 Tail Light Assembly - Right

Brand Dorman 1610245
Position Right
Bulb Technology Halogen
Bulbs Included No
Housing Material Plastic
Lens Color Clear/ Amber/ Red
Lens Material Plastic
Mounting Hardware Included No
Package Contents 1 Tail Light
Street Legal Yes
Voltage 12V
Fits Ford and Mercury · 13 vehicles

OE-style replacement. Built to match the original tail light for a seamless fix.

Clear, amber, and red lens. Helps restore the factory look with a plastic lens.

Halogen lighting. Uses a 12V bulb setup for dependable exterior illumination.

Cross-references Eagle Eye FR277-U000R, Gates 7475 and TYC 11-5129-01 for the same application. See all 5.

$84.47Free shipping
In stock · usually ships same day before 1pm CST
Step 1 — Confirm fitment
Free return shipping if it doesn't fit when you check fitment here first.

Select your vehicle to confirm fitment
Verify this part fits before purchasing β€” free returns if it doesn't
Step 2 — Quantity
Order total $84.47
Free shipping to the continental U.S.
Free returns within 60 days if it doesn't fit when fitment is verified.

OE-Style Tail Light for Explorer and Mountaineer

This Dorman tail light assembly is a direct replacement for the right rear lamp on select 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models. Built to match the original fit, appearance, and function, it offers a practical repair option for a damaged or faded tail lamp.

  • Direct replacement tail light assembly for the right side
  • Fits 1998-2001 Ford Explorer, right
  • Fits 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, right
  • Clear/amber/red lens color with plastic lens and housing
  • 12V halogen bulb technology
  • Street legal design
  • Bulbs not included
  • Mounting hardware not included

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman Part Number 1610245 is engineered as an OE-style tail light assembly for the right rear position on 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles. The housing and lens are made from plastic, and the lens color matches the original clear/amber/red appearance used on these applications. This replacement is intended to restore proper rear lighting performance and maintain a factory-like look. This part cross-references TYC (e.g., 11-5129-01) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

  • Cracked or broken right tail light lens
  • Water intrusion caused by a damaged lamp housing
  • Faded or discolored rear lighting assembly
  • Failed tail lamp after collision repair
  • Restoring street-legal rear lighting on Explorer or Mountaineer models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify right-side fitment before installation on your Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer. Transfer or install the required bulbs separately, since bulbs are not included. Inspect the mounting points and connector condition before final assembly to help ensure a secure, proper fit.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement lighting components are built to match original equipment fit and function for specific vehicle applications. Part Number 1610245 is intended as a direct-fit repair for the listed Explorer and Mountaineer models.

This part fits 13 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
2001FordExplorerLimitedRight—
2001FordExplorerPostalRight—
2001FordExplorerXLSRight—
2001FordExplorerEddie BauerRight—
2001FordExplorerXLTRight—
2001FordExplorerXL FleetRight—
2001MercuryMountaineer—Right—
2000FordExplorer—Right—
2000MercuryMountaineer—Right—
1999FordExplorer—Right—
1999MercuryMountaineer—Right—
1998FordExplorer—Right—
1998MercuryMountaineer—Right—
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Eagle Eye — FR277-U000RGates — 7475TYC — 11-5129-013222-0009RF87Z13404AA