Dorman 923-098 Center High Mount Stop Light

OE-Style Third Brake Light Replacement

This Dorman center high mount stop light is a direct replacement for the factory third brake light on select Ford trucks. It is reverse-engineered to match the original look, fit, and function, making it a practical choice for a Ford F-150, Ford F-150 Heritage, or Ford F-250 with the correct cargo or load compartment light setup.

Part number 923-098 is built with a clear and red lens, halogen bulb technology, and a wiring harness included for a cleaner repair. It is street legal and uses a rectangular female connector for the specified applications.

Key Features

• Direct replacement center high mount stop light for select Ford applications
• Reverse-engineered to match the stock third brake light assembly
• Street legal exterior lighting component
• Clear and red lens design with PC lens and housing materials
• Halogen bulb type with bulb base type twist
• Wiring harness included; connector quantity 1 with rectangular female connector
• Fits Ford F-150, Ford F-150 Heritage, and Ford F-250 applications listed below

Detailed Description

Dorman 923-098 is a replacement center high mount stop light designed for specific Ford trucks where the original third brake light has failed, cracked, or no longer seals properly. It is engineered to match the factory assembly on 1997-2003 Ford F-150 models with cargo lamp, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage with load compartment light, and 1997-1999 Ford F-250 models under 8,500 lb. GVW with load compartment light. The assembly uses a plastic and rubber construction with a PC lens and housing, and it includes halogen bulb technology for the specified fitments.

This part cross-references Ford F6TZ13A613A for the same application. If you are replacing a third brake light on a Ford F-150 or Ford F-250, part number 923-098 provides a factory-style solution without needing to source the original dealership assembly.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or cracked third brake light lens
• Dim, failed, or non-functioning center stop lamp
• Water intrusion at the rear roof-mounted light assembly
• Damaged connector or wiring at the stop light housing
• Restoration of the rear brake light appearance on Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle trim and rear lighting configuration before ordering. This assembly is listed for 1997-2003 Ford F-150 with cargo lamp, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage with load compartment light, and 1997-1999 Ford F-250 under 8,500 lb. GVW with load compartment light. Confirm the rectangular female connector and wiring layout match the original unit before installation. Transfer or reuse any vehicle-specific mounting points as needed, since mounting hardware is not included.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this replacement as an OE-style part for the listed Ford applications, with fit and function based on the original center high mount stop light design. Part number 923-098 is intended to restore factory-style lighting performance and appearance on the specified vehicles.