Standard Ignition S-890 Tail Light Socket - Front or Rear

Tail Light Socket for Ford and Mercury Applications

Standard Ignition S-890 is a tail light socket built for select Ford Focus and Mercury Sable applications, along with related rear lighting and connector-required service points. It uses a female connector with 3 male blade terminals to support a secure electrical connection where the original socket has failed or the connector needs replacement.

Key Features

• Female connector design with 3 male blade terminals
• Built for tail light socket service in select Ford and Mercury vehicles
• High-grade materials for strong conductivity and consistent contact
• OE-style electrical repair part for lighting and body electrical service
• Standard Ignition S-890 for targeted socket replacement work

Detailed Product Overview

Standard Ignition S-890 is part of the brand’s pigtail and socket lineup for electrical repair jobs that require a dependable socket connection. The design focuses on conductivity and terminal contact quality, which is important when servicing rear lighting circuits, side marker light connections, or other connector-required applications on Ford Focus and Mercury Sable models. This part cross-references Ford F6DZ13411A and PT5595 for the same application. Standard Ignition S-890 is a practical choice when replacing a worn, heat-damaged, or intermittent tail light socket on compatible vehicles.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2003 Ford Focus, rear; brown.
• Fits 2003 Ford Focus, N/A; connector required; beige.
• Fits 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A; connector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
• Fits 2000-2002 Ford Focus, N/A; connector required; high mounted.
• Fits 2002 Ford Focus, N/A; connector required for proper installation of side marker light socket for Fuel Tank Selector Valve.
• Fits 2001 Ford Focus, front; connector required; beige.
• Fits 1996-1999 Mercury Sable, N/A; w/ 90 degree socket; connector required; beige.
• Fits 1998-1999 Mercury Sable, N/A; connector required; beige.
• Fits 1999 Mercury Sable, front; w/ 90 degree socket; connector required; beige; 3 term. male.
• Fits 1997-1998 Mercury Sable, N/A; w/ 90 degree socket; connector required; beige; 3 term. male.
• Fits 1997 Mercury Sable, N/A; w/ 90 degree socket; beige.
• Fits 1996 Mercury Sable, rear; w/ 90 degree socket; connector required; beige; 3 term. male.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores a damaged or corroded tail light socket connection
• Addresses intermittent rear lamp operation caused by poor terminal contact
• Replaces a cracked or heat-affected socket in lighting circuits
• Supports connector-required repairs on select Ford Focus and Mercury Sable vehicles
• Helps correct socket-related issues in rear, front, or high-mounted lighting locations

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and socket orientation before installation. This part uses a female connector with 3 male blade terminals, so matching the vehicle harness and application notes is important for proper fitment. Review the position and notes for your exact Ford Focus, Mercury Sable, or Mercury Mountaineer application before service.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition designs its pigtails and sockets with high-grade materials and a focus on reliable electrical contact. The brand’s product development is centered on technician-focused repair solutions for original equipment failures and common failure points in automotive electrical systems.