Ford Transit Custom Headlight Replacement Parts

The Ford Transit Custom has been produced in one generation, running from 2012 onwards, with a facelift introduced in 2018 that brought updated front-end styling including revised headlights, grille and bumper. Headlights from within the pre-facelift range (2012–2018) should be compatible with other pre-facelift vans, and the same applies within the post-facelift range (2018 onwards). Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

This is a tricky one because 2016 sits in the pre-facelift period (2012–2018) and 2019 sits in the post-facelift period (2018 onwards), meaning the front-end styling changed between these two vans. The facelift boundary is the key question for headlight fitment, and whether a pre-facelift light physically interchanges with a post-facelift unit is something you should confirm directly with the breaker using your registration number. Do not assume they are interchangeable.

No — headlights are part of the front-end panel structure, which is shared across all wheelbase and roof height variants within the same generation and facelift period. Whether your van is a short wheelbase low roof or a long wheelbase high roof makes no difference to headlight fitment. Just confirm the generation and facelift period with your breaker.

Trim level does not affect headlight fitment on the Transit Custom — the front-end structure is the same across Leader, Trend, Limited and Sport trims within the same generation and facelift period. That said, there can be cosmetic or specification differences between headlight units, for example halogen versus LED variants, so you may end up with a light that fits correctly but looks slightly different or lacks the same finish as your original. Confirm with the breaker which specific unit they have and whether it matches your van's headlight type.

Yes — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) headlights are not interchangeable, as each is shaped and adjusted to suit its side of the vehicle. When contacting a breaker, always specify which side you need to avoid being sent the wrong unit. Double-check this against your own van before ordering.

No — engine and gearbox choice have no bearing on headlight fitment for the Transit Custom, as the front-end is identical across the engine range within a given generation and facelift period. Focus instead on confirming the model year relative to the 2018 facelift boundary and the specific headlight variant (for example halogen or LED) with the breaker. Your registration number is the easiest way for the breaker to verify the right part.