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Standard Ignition S-873 Tail Light Socket - Rear

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🚗Fitment: Ford and Mercury, Explorer Sport Trac, F-150, Mountaineer, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, and F-150 Heritage
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Reliable Tail Light Socket for Ford and Mercury Vehicles

The Standard Ignition S-873 tail light socket is designed to provide a secure and durable electrical connection for your vehicle's tail lights. Engineered specifically for select Ford and Mercury models, this part ensures consistent performance and compatibility.

  • Connector Gender: Female
  • Connector Quantity: 2
  • Terminal Gender: Male
  • Terminal Quantity: 2
  • Terminal Type: Blade

Durable Electrical Socket with Precise Specifications

This tail light socket features two female connectors and two male blade terminals, providing a reliable interface for your vehicle's tail light wiring. The blade terminal type is commonly used in automotive lighting applications for its ease of installation and secure fit. The Standard Ignition S-873 is engineered to meet OEM standards, ensuring proper fit and function in compatible vehicles.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

The S-873 tail light socket is compatible with a range of Ford and Mercury trucks and SUVs, including the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, F-150, F-150 Heritage, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, and the Mercury Mountaineer. This part is ideal for replacing worn or damaged tail light sockets to restore proper electrical connectivity and lighting performance.

  • Restores faulty or corroded tail light connections
  • Eliminates intermittent tail light operation
  • Prevents electrical shorts in tail light circuits
  • Replaces broken or damaged sockets
  • Ensures secure blade terminal connections

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Standard Ignition S-873 tail light socket, ensure the vehicle's electrical system is powered off to avoid shorts. Carefully disconnect the old socket by releasing the female connectors and removing the blade terminals. Align the new socket's female connectors and blade terminals properly to avoid damage. Verify the connection is secure before testing the tail light function.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The S-873 tail light socket undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and reliable performance. This part is backed by Standard Ignition's limited warranty, providing coverage against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberS-873
Connector GenderFemale
Terminal GenderMale
Terminal TypeBlade

This part fits 41 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2017FordF-150N/AStraight Socket
2016FordF-150N/AStraight Socket
2015FordF-150N/AStraight Socket
2010FordExplorer Sport TracN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2009FordExplorer Sport TracN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2009FordF-150N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2009FordF-150N/AStraight Socket
2008FordExplorer Sport TracN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2008FordF-150N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2008FordF-150N/AStraight Socket
2007FordExplorer Sport TracN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2007FordF-150N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2007MercuryMountaineerN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-150N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-150Rearw/ 90 Degree Socket; Connector Required
2006FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-250 Super Duty6.0LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006FordF-350 Super Duty6.0LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2006MercuryMountaineerN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-150N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-150Rearw/ 90 Degree Socket; Connector Required
2005FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-250 Super Duty6.0LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2005FordF-350 Super Duty6.0LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-150N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-150N/AStraight Socket; Green; Connector Required; 2 Wires
2004FordF-150N/Aw/ Straight Socket; Green; Connector Required
2004FordF-150Rearw/ 90 Degree Socket; Connector Required
2004FordF-150 HeritageN/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-250 Super Duty6.0LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
2004FordF-350 Super Duty6.0LV8N/AConnector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

1P14512U5Z13411RA57-523281988863485LS6583PT5780PTC1114

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.