{"product_id":"standard-ignition-hid172-high-intensity-discharge-hid-lighting-ballast","title":"Standard Ignition HID172 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHID Headlight Ballast for Ford Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh intensity discharge (HID) headlight ballast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray housing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew-in attachment method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale\/female connector layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector type: pin + blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminal type: blade and pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for factory HID headlight systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Standard Ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: HID172\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, HID headlight ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2015-2020 Ford F-150, HID headlight ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, HID headlight ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2017-2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, HID headlight ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues This Part Addresses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne or both HID headlamps do not illuminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent headlight operation after ballast failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlickering HID lighting at startup or during driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of factory HID output on one side of the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical fault at the headlight ballast connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Standard Ignition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819066060981,"sku":"FBHK-HID172","price":292.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/SI_HID172_Fro.jpg?v=1784443818","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/standard-ignition-hid172-high-intensity-discharge-hid-lighting-ballast","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}