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Dorman - HELP Headlight Retainer P/N:42190

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Dorman - HELP Headlight Retainer P/N:42190

$8.99

Description

Help keep your headlamp housing secured in its mounting position with this Dorman headlight retainer, part number 42190, from the Dorman - HELP line. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1992-1996 Ford F-150, 1992-1997 Ford F-250 and 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, and it is a direct-fit replacement for the listed Ford, Lincoln and Mercury applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.

Direct replacement: Designed to match the original part's fit and function on the specified vehicles.
Ideal solution: A dependable fix when the factory retainer has gone missing or broken from fatigue.
Durable construction: Made from quality materials and engineered for reliable performance.
Trustworthy quality: Backed by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.

A headlight retainer holds the headlamp housing in place on the vehicle. Dorman also lists this part as a headlamp housing retainer. Signs this part may need replacing include a headlight that sits loose, rattles or has shifted out of position, or a retainer that is cracked, broken or missing. If a damaged or missing retainer is the cause, Dorman 42190 replaces it.

Interchange: E9DZ13N129A · 421902

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Interchange Part Numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

E9DZ13N129A, 421902

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Dorman headlight retainer do?

It holds the headlamp housing in its mounting position on the vehicle. Dorman 42190 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.

Will it fit my 1992-1996 Ford F-150?

Yes. The 1992-1996 Ford F-150 is a listed application, along with the 1992-1997 Ford F-250 and 1991-1994 Ford Explorer. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your vehicle.

What are signs a headlight retainer may need replacing?

A headlight housing that sits loose, rattles or has shifted, or a retainer that is cracked, broken or missing, are signs it may need replacing.

Is this part also called a headlamp housing retainer?

Yes. Dorman describes part 42190 as a headlamp housing retainer, and it is listed here as a headlight retainer.

How is this headlight retainer installed?

The damaged or missing retainer is replaced with the new one in the same location. Follow the vehicle service information, and check headlight aim once the housing is secured.