Motormite 85898 Parking Light Bulb Socket - Front or Rear

Parking Light Bulb Socket for Ford Trucks and Vans

Restore a secure electrical connection with this Motormite parking light bulb socket, part number 85898. It is built with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors to simplify replacement on older Ford lighting harnesses, including Bronco, F-Series trucks, and Econoline vans.

Key Features

• 3-wire female parking light bulb socket
• Overall length: 10.5 in with wire, 2.5 in without wire
• Extra-long leads for routing and splice flexibility
• Multiple butt connectors for wiring repair
• Plastic terminal material
• Direct replacement style for front and rear lighting applications where listed

Product Details

Motormite 85898 is a parking light bulb socket designed for Ford lighting repairs where the original socket has worn terminals, heat damage, or broken wiring. The 3-wire female design matches the original socket style used across many 1974-1989 Ford applications, including Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, and Ford E-150 Econoline models. This socket assembly is also listed for Ford E-100 and E-250 Econoline vans and Club Wagon variants, making it a practical OE-style replacement for common front and rear signal and parking lamp service work.

This part cross-references Dorman 85898 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Solve

• Intermittent parking light or turn signal operation caused by damaged socket terminals
• Corrosion or heat-related failure at the bulb connection
• Broken, brittle, or short factory wiring at the lamp housing
• Poor bulb retention or unreliable electrical contact
• Lighting faults on older Ford Bronco, F-Series, and Econoline assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Before ordering, compare the terminal style and wire count to the original socket to confirm a 3-wire female parking light bulb socket. Verify the vehicle position and lamp housing style against the fitment list, especially on Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, and Ford E-Series applications. Use the included lead length to match the original routing, and splice carefully to maintain a solid electrical connection.

Quality Assurance

Motormite and Dorman socket assemblies are engineered with extended leads and multiple butt connectors to support a cleaner repair on aging lighting circuits. Part number 85898 is built for replacement use on listed Ford applications and follows the socket specifications shown above.