Headlight Adjustment: How to Aim Ford Headlights Park the truck 25 feet from a wall on level ground, turn on the low beams, and set the top of the beam at the height your owner’s manual gives. On the F-150, Mustang and Ranger covered here, the adjuster moves the beam up and down, and none […]
For a pair of front struts on a 2009–2013 F-150, parts run $370 (Duralast) to $800 (KYB) on our site. A shop adds labor, which independent shops often quote at $280 to $400 for the F-150 front, and either way you need an alignment, typically $125 to $250. Our prices are per single strut and […]
Stop wasting time on sanding kits if your headlights have internal water condensation or spiderweb cracks. Our guide explains when to restore your lenses and when to replace the assembly.
High-flow drop-in performance air filters (like a K&N oiled cotton gauze element) generally adds between 1 and 4 horsepower at wide-open throttle on modern engines, but it will not noticeably increase fuel economy or transform daily street performance. Modern engine control units (ECUs) automatically adjust fuel delivery based on airflow sensors, neutralizing passive mileage gains. […]
Find the exact headlight bulb size for your Ford F-150, Mustang, or Ranger by model year. Compare dual-beam 9007 and H13 setups, single-beam H11 low beams, and standard factory LED/HID trim warnings before ordering replacement bulbs.
Is your engine feeling sluggish or burning more gas? Learn the top symptoms of a bad engine air filter, how to run a quick visual inspection, and how to find the exact replacement part number for your Ford F-150, Mustang, or Ranger without using a tape measure.
Choose KYB if you want exact OEM ride height restored with higher-grade damping control, or if you tow heavy loads and need high-heat gas charging. Choose Duralast if you are aiming for low upfront replacement costs or need a budget-friendly quick-strut swap to fix worn suspension on a high-mileage vehicle. KYB components cost more – […]
An LED headlight conversion kit swaps your halogen bulbs for LED bulbs in the housings you already have. It’s quick and plug-and-play, but in the US an LED bulb dropped into a halogen housing isn’t covered by the federal headlight standard, FMVSS 108. Kits like these are typically sold for off-road or auxiliary use, and […]
A projector headlight adds a lens and a cutoff shield to the reflector design. That gives a sharper edge on the beam and less glare for oncoming drivers, as long as the housing is built for the bulb and aimed properly. A reflector headlight is a simpler mirrored bowl: cheaper, shallower, and fine when everything […]
Follow your owner’s manual. For the F-150, Mustang and Ranger it says replace the cabin air filter every 20,000 miles, and sooner in severe use: 10,000 to 12,000 miles on the F-150, 10,000 on the Mustang and Ranger. Ford’s general support page gives a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles depending on model. If airflow […]