Used 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Ford Explorer Headlight Assembly prices

Year-specific used headlight assembly pricing for the 2016 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 14, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly

A used 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly costs between $195 and $1,147, with a median of $565 from 551 salvage yard listings.

What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly costs $195 to $1,147, with a median asking price of $565. Based on 551 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly price snapshot

USD
Low
$195
Average
$558
High
$1,147
700 listings observed · 551 priced listings used · last updated Sep 14, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly replacement cost?

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Used part
$565
2016 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$50–$300
0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$615–$865
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Limited, RH47 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$713$503 – $865
Platinum, RH47 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$713$503 – $865
XLT, RH47 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$713$503 – $865
Sport, RH46 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$575$195 – $806
Sport, LH44 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$535$225 – $750
Limited, LH42 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$670$300 – $847
Platinum, LH42 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$670$300 – $847
XLT, LH42 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$670$300 – $847
Base, police package, w/o flashing lamps; LH37 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$300$200 – $800
Base, w/o police package; LH37 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$300$200 – $800
Base, police package, w/o flashing lamps; RH33 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$439$200 – $700
Base, w/o police package; RH33 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$439$200 – $700
Base, police package, flashing lamps (wig wag), LH27 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$406$250 – $1,147
Base, police package, flashing lamps (wig wag), RH27 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$475$200 – $830

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 700 observed listings, including 551 with posted prices. Its $565 median is 32% below the Ford Explorer guide's $836 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2018, 2019. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly?

Based on 551 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly lists between $195 and $1,147, with a median asking price of $565.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly?

Using a used part, a 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly replacement typically runs $615–$865 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this year lists at $565, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly also appear under model years 2017, 2018, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Ford Explorer headlamp assembly?

A headlamp assembly is another name for a headlight assembly. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Ford Explorer headlight assembly — median $565, from 551 listings.

2016 Ford Explorer Headlight Assembly Cost — Used From $195 to $1,147