1) HID and Xenon are the same. I am sure 4.6is came with HID headlights.
2) Switch the ballast. If the right side lids up, it's the ballast. If not, it's the bulb.
3) Why replace OEM headlights with something inferior? Replace the bulb or ballast and you should be good.

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