Dorman 42415 Headlight Bulb Retainer

Headlight Bulb Retainer for Ford and Dodge Applications

This Dorman headlight bulb retainer is a replacement hardware piece for securing a halogen headlight bulb in the housing. Built from black plastic with a round twist-on design, it is made to match the fit and function of the original retainer for the specified applications.

Use Dorman 42415 when you need a direct replacement headlight bulb retainer for select Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford Ranger, Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, and other listed vehicles. This part number 42415 is also referenced for several Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford headlight applications.

Key Features

• Replacement headlight bulb retainer for halogen headlamp assemblies
• Black plastic construction for standard OE-style service
• Round shape with twist-on mounting method
• Inside diameter: 1.68 in; outside diameter: 1.88 in
• Overall height: 0.82 in
• Engineered to match original fit and function for the listed vehicles
• Part number 42415 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 42415 is a headlight bulb retainer designed for vehicles that use a halogen bulb and a twist-on retaining style. It is built from plastic and finished in black, with dimensions that support proper seating in the headlight assembly. This replacement retainer is tested for fit in the specified headlight applications, helping restore secure bulb retention in vehicles such as the Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford Ranger, and Ford Bronco.

Cross-reference part numbers include 2L3Z13N019AA and 424152 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Loose or missing headlight bulb retention
• Improper bulb seating in the headlamp housing
• Headlight assembly service after retainer damage
• Retainer wear from heat, age, or repeated bulb changes
• Fitment issues on select Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, Lincoln, and Mercury headlight assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this retainer by aligning it with the headlight housing and using the twist-on mounting method. Confirm the bulb type is halogen and verify the retainer dimensions before installation. For best results, compare the original retainer to Dorman 42415 and check the vehicle-specific headlight application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this replacement retainer to match original fit and function, using quality materials and fit testing for the listed headlight applications. That focus on application-specific fit helps support consistent bulb retention in service.