Motormite 85819 Tail Light Socket - Front
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Motormite 85819 Tail Light Socket - Front

Brand Motormite 85819
Fits American Motors, Ford, and Mercury · 8 vehicles

Extra-long leads. Socket assembly includes extended wiring for easier installation.

Multiple butt connectors. Provides flexible wire connections for a cleaner repair.

Female terminals. Built with female terminals for secure electrical contact.

Cross-references Dorman - HELP 82038, 5406 and 08542 for the same application. See all 4.

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Tail Light Socket for Ford Bronco

This Motormite tail light socket is built for 1970-1973 Ford Bronco applications and is also listed for front parking light use on select models. Part number 85819 features extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors to support a cleaner replacement on the vehicle’s electrical side.

  • Fits 1970-1973 Ford Bronco, N/A
  • Fits 1970-1973 Ford Bronco, front; ensure the female terminal matches the original 2-wire parking light bulb socket
  • Female terminal design
  • 2-wire socket construction
  • Overall length: 10.5 in with wire, 1.5 in without
  • Package contents: front and rear socket
  • Plastic terminal material

Detailed Product Overview

Motormite 85819 is a replacement electrical socket assembly for Ford Bronco lighting service, with coverage for 1970-1973 models. The socket assembly uses extra-long leads to give more routing flexibility during repair, and the included butt connectors support wire-to-wire splicing during installation. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 82038 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

  • Broken or heat-damaged tail light socket housing
  • Corroded or loose electrical contact at the lamp socket
  • Intermittent rear lighting caused by worn socket terminals
  • Front parking light socket replacement on 1970-1973 Ford Bronco
  • Restoration of original-style lighting connections on classic Bronco wiring

Installation Notes

Verify the terminal gender before installation, especially on the front parking light application, since the correct female terminal must match the original 2-wire bulb socket. Confirm wire routing and splice points before securing the socket in place. Part number 85819 is intended for direct socket replacement work on the listed Ford Bronco years.

Quality Assurance

Built as a replacement socket assembly from Motormite, this part follows the manufacturer’s specification for extra-long leads and connector support. Use the vehicle’s original socket style and terminal match as the final reference during installation.

Related reading

This part fits 8 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1973FordBroncoN/A—
1973FordBroncoFrontEnsure correct gender terminal matches original socket for 2-wire parking light bulb socket.
1972FordBroncoN/A—
1972FordBroncoFrontEnsure correct gender terminal matches original socket for 2-wire parking light bulb socket.
1971FordBroncoN/A—
1971FordBroncoFrontEnsure correct gender terminal matches original socket for 2-wire parking light bulb socket.
1970FordBroncoN/A—
1970FordBroncoFrontEnsure correct gender terminal matches original socket for 2-wire parking light bulb socket.
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - HELP — 82038540608542784921