Motormite 85816 Side Marker Light Socket - Front or Rear

Chrysler Side Marker Light Socket

Restore a reliable electrical connection for side marker lighting with this Motormite side marker light socket, part number 85816. It is built with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors to simplify replacement on Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications that use a female terminal socket.

Key Features

• Female terminal design for side marker light socket applications
• 2-wire configuration for straightforward electrical connection
• Overall length: 10 in with wire, 1 in without wire
• Plastic terminal material
• Extra-long leads for added routing flexibility
• Multiple butt connectors included in the socket assembly design
• Motormite part number 85816

Detailed Description

This side marker light socket is a direct replacement style electrical socket for vehicles that need a Chrysler side marker socket assembly. It is used across a wide range of front and rear lighting applications, including 1995-1999 Chrysler Cirrus front, 1995-1999 Dodge Stratus front, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria rear, and 1991-1997 Lincoln Continental rear. The 85816 socket also cross-references National 5414 for the same application.

Motormite 85816 is engineered for service work where the original socket has heat damage, corrosion, broken terminals, or a failed bulb connection. The long lead length gives more room for splicing and routing during repair, while the female terminal layout supports a secure connection to the vehicle harness.

What It Is Used For

• Repairing a side marker light that does not illuminate
• Replacing a melted, brittle, or corroded socket body
• Restoring intermittent lighting caused by poor terminal contact
• Fixing damaged wiring at the lamp connector
• Addressing OE-style socket failure on Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original socket style, terminal gender, and wire count before installation. Match the vehicle position and lamp location to the fitment listing, such as front or rear applications on Mercury Sable, Lincoln Town Car, Ford Mustang, and Dodge B150/B250/B350 models. Use proper electrical repair practices when splicing the leads, and confirm lamp operation after installation.

Quality Assurance

Motormite socket assemblies are built with extended leads and multiple butt connectors to support a cleaner electrical repair. Part number 85816 is listed for broad OE-style replacement coverage across 1978-1999 Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury side marker light applications.