Standard Ignition HID172 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast

HID Headlight Ballast for Ford Applications

Standard Ignition HID172 is a high intensity discharge lighting ballast for select Ford vehicles with factory HID headlamps. It is built for direct electrical replacement in applications that use a screw-in attachment method and factory-style pin-and-blade connections.

• High intensity discharge (HID) headlight ballast
• Gray housing finish
• Screw-in attachment method
• Female/female connector layout
• Connector type: pin + blade
• Terminal type: blade and pin
• Designed for factory HID headlight systems
• Brand: Standard Ignition
• Part number: HID172

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, HID headlight ballast.
• Fits 2015-2020 Ford F-150, HID headlight ballast.
• Fits 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, HID headlight ballast.
• Fits 2017-2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, HID headlight ballast.

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition HID172 is an exterior lighting electrical component used in factory HID headlight systems on select Ford trucks and SUVs. It is a gray, screw-in ballast with two female connectors and pin-and-blade terminal interfaces, making it a direct-fit style replacement for vehicles that use this connector layout. If you are servicing a Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, or Ford F-350 Super Duty with HID lighting, HID172 provides the correct ballast format for the listed applications. This part cross-references FL3Z13C170A and HDB172 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Addresses

• One or both HID headlamps do not illuminate
• Intermittent headlight operation after ballast failure
• Flickering HID lighting at startup or during driving
• Loss of factory HID output on one side of the vehicle
• Electrical fault at the headlight ballast connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original ballast connector style, mounting method, and vehicle application before installation. This unit uses a screw-in attachment method and does not include bulb, wiring harness, splice connectors, butt splices, or mounting hardware. Confirm the headlamp assembly and electrical terminals are clean and undamaged before connecting the replacement ballast.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition is a recognized aftermarket brand for electrical and lighting service parts. HID172 is built to match the listed Ford HID headlight ballast applications and connector requirements for service replacement use.