LED Tail Light Assembly Pair For 1997-2016 Ford F150/F250/F350/F450/F550 Powerstroke Super Duty | SPELAB

Product Overview

LED Tail Light Assembly Pair for select Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks replaces cracked or faded rear lamps with a matching left-and-right set, combining an LED light pattern with smoked or black styling. The assemblies fit the corresponding factory mounting points and compatible connectors, allowing replacement without cutting the body or drilling new lamp openings.

Choose the lights made for your truck: Smoked for 1997–2003 F-150 and 1999–2007 F-250/F-350 Super Duty, or Black for select 2008–2016 F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty trucks. The two choices have different lamp shapes and fittings; they are not interchangeable.

The LED light pattern changes how the lamps look when illuminated, while the smoked or black finish changes their appearance when switched off. These are complete replacement assemblies, not LED bulbs for your existing housings. Reverse-light bulbs and other replaceable components need to be checked separately.

Key Features

• Driver-side and passenger-side lamps in one set. Replace both sides together rather than pairing a new lamp with an older housing that has a different finish.
• LED rear-light design. The assemblies provide an LED lighting design for compatible Ford trucks. Running/parking, brake, turn and reverse functions should all be checked after installation; the LED and replaceable-bulb arrangement differs between the two choices.
• Smoked finish for the earlier trucks. The 1997–2007 / Smoked choice fits the listed 1997–2003 F-150 and 1999–2007 F-250/F-350 applications. The darker lens gives the rear lamps a different appearance without changing the truck's body panels.
• Black housing with a C-shaped LED light guide for 2008–2016. The black Super Duty lamps combine a distinct illuminated outline with a separate lower reverse-light section. The reverse bulb is not included.
• Original mounting locations on matching trucks. The lamps are designed to attach at the corresponding factory mounting points and use compatible electrical connections, without cutting the body or drilling new lamp openings.
• Choose by truck, not engine name alone. The fitment table separates F-150 from Super Duty and the earlier lamps from the 2008–2016 design. Having a Powerstroke engine does not make all F-Series tail lights interchangeable.

Best For

• Replacing damaged housings: trucks with cracked lenses, broken mounting points or aging lamp assemblies.
• Restoring an older F-150 or Super Duty: owners replacing both rear lamps as part of a vehicle refresh, with a choice of smoked or black styling for the applicable truck.
• Work-truck and daily-driver repairs: owners who need the correct lamp shape, reliable connections and a clear understanding of which original parts must be reused.
• Replacing mismatched lamps: a left-and-right set helps avoid differences in lens finish between an old factory lamp and a replacement.

If only a serviceable bulb has failed, check the bulb, socket and wiring before replacing the whole assembly. A new lamp housing will not repair a damaged vehicle harness or a poor ground connection.

Lighting Functions and Bulb Requirements

The tail light assembly brings the rear-light functions into one housing. An LED light guide or LED brake section does not necessarily mean that every bulb in that housing is LED or supplied with the lamp.

The image illustrates the lamp sections. For the 2008–2016 black lamps, the reverse-light bulb is not supplied. Confirm the remaining replaceable bulbs and sockets against the actual package before removing your original lamps.

What's Included

Additional harnesses, resistors, replaceable bulbs and mounting hardware are included only where specified for the selected lamps. Check the package before starting work so you know which original components to retain.

Installation Steps

Use the instructions supplied with the lamps and the vehicle service procedure. Fasteners and bulb arrangements differ between model years; the steps below explain the general process without assuming a universal socket or screw size.

1. Compare the replacement with the original. Check the truck's year and model, the lamp outline, mounting points, connectors and bulb sockets. A matching engine badge is not a fitment check.
2. Prepare the truck. Park on level ground, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition and lights. Follow the vehicle service procedure for electrical isolation where required.
3. Remove the original assembly. Open the tailgate and remove the applicable fasteners. Release the lamp as directed and disconnect the plugs by their locking tabs rather than pulling on the wires.
4. Transfer the required parts. Reuse the correct serviceable bulbs, sockets or mounting pieces where required. For the 2008–2016 black lamps, install the correct reverse bulbs and ensure the sockets seal properly.
5. Connect the new lamps. Fully seat the matching plugs. Follow the supplied instructions for any adapter or resistor; if a resistor is supplied, use its specified mounting location away from heat-sensitive parts.
6. Seat and secure each housing. Check that the lamp sits correctly against the body and that no wiring is trapped behind it. Tighten the fasteners using the applicable instructions.
7. Test every rear-light function. Check both parking lights, brake lights, left and right turn signals, hazard lights and reverse lights. Resolve any missing function or rapid flashing before driving.

If the housing does not seat or a plug does not match, stop and recheck the selected lamps. Do not trim the body or splice wiring to force an incorrectly matched lamp to fit.

Warranty & Returns

One-year limited warranty from delivery: covers failures caused by material or workmanship defects during normal use. Coverage is non-transferable, applies to the original purchaser and requires proof of purchase.

Not covered: normal wear or cosmetic damage; improper installation or modification; accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or natural-disaster damage; consumable parts; and removal or installation labor.

Claim process: email service@spelabautoparts.com with your order number, issue description and clear photos or video. Inspection may be required. For an approved claim, SPELAB chooses repair, replacement or replacement parts.

30-day returns: request a return or exchange within 30 days of delivery. Non-quality returns require original undamaged condition and complete packaging, accessories, manuals and gifts; customers pay return postage and original shipping charges are non-refundable. SPELAB covers return postage for eligible damaged, incorrect or manufacturing-defect returns. Obtain authorization before returning items.

See the full Warranty & Return Policy for reporting deadlines and processing details.

Will These Tail Lights Fit Your Ford Truck?

Use both the model and year below. The 1997–2007 selection does not fit every F-Series truck built during those years, and the 2008–2016 selection is for the listed Super Duty applications rather than F-150 trucks.

Before You Order

• Compare the lamp and plug: the shape, mounting points, bulb sockets and electrical connector must match your truck.
• Check the rear body: Stepside beds, chassis-cab bodies, flatbeds, utility bodies and other modified rear bodies need an individual check; the model badge alone does not establish compatibility.
• Keep F-150 and Super Duty years separate: this listing covers F-150 only for 1997–2003. Do not select the 2008–2016 lamps for a later F-150.
• Check bulbs before installation: the 2008–2016 black lamps exclude reverse bulbs. Confirm any other components to be reused before dismantling the original lights.

If the truck has nonstandard lamps or a modified rear body, send SPELAB the year, model and photos of the lamp opening and connectors for a fitment check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these tail lights sold as a pair?

Yes. Each selection supplies one driver-side and one passenger-side tail light assembly.

Which lights do I choose for a 1997–2003 F-150?

Choose 1997–2007 / Smoked, SKU SPAFL0001010, and compare the original lamp shape, mounting points and plug. The 1997–2007 label also covers the listed 1999–2007 F-250/F-350 trucks; it does not extend F-150 fitment beyond 2003.

Will the 2008–2016 lamps fit an F-150?

No. The 2008–2016 / Black lamps are listed for select F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty applications, not F-150 trucks.

Do F-250 and F-350 trucks use the same selection?

Within the listed applications, choose Smoked for 1999–2007 F-250/F-350 Super Duty or Black for 2008–2016 F-250/F-350 Super Duty. The earlier and later lamps are different and are not interchangeable.

Will these fit my F-450 or F-550 with a utility body?

Do not rely on the model and year alone. The 2008–2016 black lamps require matching rear lamp openings, mounting points and connectors. Utility bodies, flatbeds and chassis-cab arrangements need an individual fitment check.

Does having a Powerstroke engine confirm compatibility?

No. Tail light fitment depends on the model year, truck model, rear body, lamp shape and electrical connections. The engine name does not determine which housing fits.

Are these full LED lamps, including the reverse lights?

Do not assume every function is integrated LED. The 2008–2016 black lamps have an LED light-guide design and a separate reverse-bulb section; reverse bulbs are not included. Check the selected lamp's bulb arrangement before ordering replacement bulbs.

Are the reverse bulbs included with the 2008–2016 black pair?

No. Reuse the correct serviceable reverse bulbs or obtain replacements that match the lamp sockets and vehicle requirements. Keep the original sockets until you have checked the new assemblies.

Do these lamps have sequential turn signals?

Sequential operation is not specified for these lamps. The C-shaped LED appearance does not by itself mean that the turn signals use a moving sequence.

Do I need to move a BLIS radar module into these lamps?

BLIS module transfer is not specified for the two products in this listing. Do not use module-transfer instructions for later F-150 tail lights as installation instructions for these lamps.

Can I install them without cutting the wiring?

On compatible trucks, the lamps are designed for the matching original mounting locations and electrical connections. Check the plugs and any supplied harness before installation. If they differ, confirm the selected lamp rather than cutting wires to make it fit.

What should I check if a light fails or the turn signals flash rapidly?

Check the connectors, bulb seating, sockets and grounds, then follow the supplied instructions for any adapter or resistor. Note which function is affected and whether the issue occurs on one or both sides before contacting support.

What should I do if moisture remains inside the housing?

Take photos and check the accessible bulb sockets, seals and connectors against the installation instructions. Persistent droplets, pooled water or a lighting fault needs inspection. Contact support before drilling the lamp or applying additional sealant.