Ford C-Max Headlights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Bulb type, unit part numbers, and the faults that actually cause that flickering or dim light you've noticed.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket LH Valeo 044435 / RH Valeo 044436

Accuracy note: Covers the Ford C-Max (2010-2019) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Headlights are sold by side (passenger / nearside = LH, driver's / offside = RH on a UK car) and by lamp type — halogen, xenon (D1S / D3S) and LED or full-LED units are not interchangeable, and DRL, cornering and levelling options change the part number again. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Check the lamp type and traffic side (UK right-hand-traffic units, not LHD) against your VIN, and expect xenon / LED and adaptive units to need levelling adjustment or coding after fitting.

Passenger side (LH / nearside) headlight — aftermarket	Valeo 044435 (halogen H7/H1 with W5W and PY21W, no DRL, levelling motor); Valeo 046690 (halogen H7/H1 with PY21W and DRL); Valeo 044439 (bi-xenon D3S with H1, levelling motor, no xenon control unit); Van Wezel 1968963V (halogen H7/H1 with LED DRL, motor); TYC 20-12566-05-2 (halogen H7/H1, electric levelling); Diederichs 1467183 (halogen H7/H1, motor)
Driver's side (RH / offside) headlight — aftermarket	Valeo 044436 (halogen H7/H1 with W5W and PY21W, no DRL, levelling motor); Valeo 046691 (halogen H7/H1 with PY21W and DRL); Valeo 046687 (halogen H7/H1 with W5W and PY21W, no DRL); Van Wezel 1968962 (halogen H7/H1, no DRL, motor); TYC 20-12565-05-2 (halogen H7/H1, electric levelling); Diederichs 1467182 (halogen H7/H1, motor)
Bulb types	dipped H7, main beam H1, indicator PY21W, sidelight W5W, xenon D3S; sockets PX26d, P14.5s, BA15s
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN
Fitment notes	Almost all units are halogen H7/H1; the only xenon lamp is the Valeo 044439 bi-xenon D3S, which needs the ballast fitted to the car, and the LED DRL versions are the Van Wezel 1968963V and the Prasco FD7214923/FD7214924 pair; the Diederichs units are for cars from 04/2015.

A Genuinely Important UK Rule Worth Knowing Before You Buy — Ford C-Max Headlights

If your C-Max has factory-fitted halogen headlamp housings, converting them to fit LED bulbs is treated as a definite MOT failure under the current inspection manual — this isn't a grey area or a minor advisory, since a housing designed for halogen doesn't distribute an LED bulb's light output correctly, which can genuinely dazzle oncoming drivers. If you want a genuine LED upgrade, the correct route is a complete headlight unit designed for LED from the factory, not a bulb swap into an existing halogen housing.

Before you buy: matrix LED, adaptive, and cornering headlight systems often require electronic coding to the car after a unit swap, even for a genuine like-for-like replacement — a headlight that isn't recognised by the car's electronics can trigger warning lights or fail to auto-level correctly. Check whether your specific trim has one of these systems before assuming a straightforward bulb-in, bulb-out job.

Ford C-Max Headlights: What It Does

On the Ford C-Max, the main and dipped beams, whether conventional bulbs or LED/matrix modules on higher trims, sit inside the headlight unit at an angle calculated to illuminate the road without dazzling other drivers. Many modern units also combine the daytime running light and indicator into that same housing, adding a layer of complexity to both part numbers and repairs.

Ford C-Max Headlights: Watch: Replacing It

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Ford C-Max Headlights: Generations & Headlight Type

All generations	Halogen as standard, with LED daytime running lights and higher-spec bulb options available on some trims and model years

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Ford C-Max Headlights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Headlights Guide for the four bulb technologies and how they differ, UK law on aim and modifications, common faults to check for, how difficult this job is to DIY, and confirming fitment against your VIN.

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