TYC 20-3596-00 Headlight Assembly - Left

Headlight Assembly for Escort and Tracer

This TYC headlight assembly is a direct-fit exterior lighting replacement for the left side of select Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer models. Built with a plastic lens and plastic housing, it includes halogen bulbs for both high and low beam service and meets SAE/DOT compliance requirements.

Key Features

• TYC Regular headlight assembly, part number 20-3596-00
• Fits the left side on 1997-2002 Ford Escort
• Fits the left side on 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer
• Halogen bulb type with high beam bulb included
• Low beam uses halogen HB5 bulb and is included
• Plastic lens and plastic housing construction
• SAE/DOT compliant for road use
• Cross-reference: Ford XS4Z 13008 BA and Partslink FO2502137

Detailed Description

TYC 20-3596-00 is a left headlight assembly for Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer applications that use halogen lighting. It is built with a plastic lens and housing, and it comes with both high beam and low beam bulbs included for a complete lighting replacement on the driver-side front corner. This part cross-references Ford XS4Z 13008 BA and Partslink FO2502137 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn, cloudy, or damaged headlamp on a 1997-2002 Ford Escort or a 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, this assembly provides the correct fitment and lighting configuration.

Common Uses

• Restoring forward lighting after a cracked or broken headlight lens
• Replacing a dim or failed driver-side headlamp on a Ford Escort
• Addressing moisture intrusion or housing damage in the headlight assembly
• Returning proper beam output on a Mercury Tracer with halogen lighting
• Matching the original left-side lighting layout for road use

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1997-2002 Ford Escort, left. Fits 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, left. Confirm the vehicle uses the halogen headlight configuration before installation and compare the existing connector, bulb style, and mounting points to the original assembly. The low beam bulb type is halogen HB5, and the high beam bulb is included. Verify aim after installation to maintain proper nighttime visibility and on-road compliance.

Quality Assurance

This TYC Regular headlight assembly is SAE/DOT compliant and built for direct replacement use on the listed Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer applications. Part number 20-3596-00 is identified for the left side, with matching interchange references for OE and aftermarket catalog lookup.