Home › Ford › ExplorerFord Explorer headlight bulb size by year The low beam, high beam and fog light bulbs for every Ford Explorer from 1991–2027. Pick your year to jump straight to it. Each answer links to the page in Ford’s owner’s manual it came from.
Ford Explorer bulb sizes at a glance Where a year lists more than one bulb, it depends on trim or headlight type; see that year’s section below.
1991–1994 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam 9004 also sold as HB1
Two sources High beam 9004 also sold as HB1
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Where this comes from (1 source) Buy bulbs for your 1991–1994 Ford Explorer Recommended 9004 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.
More 9004 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
1995–1998 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam 9007 also sold as HB5
Two sources High beam 9007 also sold as HB5
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Where this comes from (3 sources) Buy bulbs for your 1995–1998 Ford Explorer Recommended 9007 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.
More 9007 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
1999–2001 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam 9007 also sold as HB5
High beam 9007 also sold as HB5
Fog light 899
Where this comes from (3 sources) Buy bulbs for your 1999–2001 Ford Explorer 9007 low beam, high beam 899 fog light
Recommended 9007 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.
More 9007 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Recommended 899 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your fog light.
More 899 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade, colored / styled Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Colored / styled Yellow and other colored bulbs are for fog and accent lights. Colored headlight bulbs are not street legal in the US.
2002–2005 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam 9006 also sold as HB4
High beam 9005 also sold as HB3
Fog light H10 also sold as 9145
Where this comes from (5 sources) Buy bulbs for your 2002–2005 Ford Explorer 9006 low beam 9005 high beam H10 fog light
Recommended 9006 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam.
More 9006 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Recommended 9005 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your high beam.
More 9005 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Recommended H10 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your fog light.
More H10 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade, colored / styled Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Colored / styled Yellow and other colored bulbs are for fog and accent lights. Colored headlight bulbs are not street legal in the US.
2006–2010 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam H13 also sold as 9008
High beam H13 also sold as 9008
Fog light H10 also sold as 9145
Where this comes from (5 sources) Buy bulbs for your 2006–2010 Ford Explorer H13 low beam, high beam H10 fog light
Recommended H13 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.
More H13 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Recommended H10 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your fog light.
More H10 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade, colored / styled Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Colored / styled Yellow and other colored bulbs are for fog and accent lights. Colored headlight bulbs are not street legal in the US.
2011–2015 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam 9005 also sold as HB3
Halogen headlamps Low beam D3S HID High beam 9005 also sold as HB3
Halogen headlamps High beam D3S HID Fog light H11
Where this comes from (8 sources) Buy bulbs for your 2011–2015 Ford Explorer 9005 low beam, high beam D3S low beam, high beam H11 fog light
Recommended 9005 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.
More 9005 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Recommended D3S oEM-equivalent xenon
Matches the factory color (about 4300K). The safe choice for a direct replacement. Fits your low beam, high beam.
More D3S options: whiter xenon Recommended H11 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your fog light.
More H11 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade, colored / styled Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
Colored / styled Yellow and other colored bulbs are for fog and accent lights. Colored headlight bulbs are not street legal in the US.
2016–2017 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam LED LED unit High beam 9005 also sold as HB3
Fog light LED LED unit
LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.
Where this comes from (2 sources) Buy bulbs for your 2016–2017 Ford Explorer Recommended 9005 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your high beam.
More 9005 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
2018–2019 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam LED LED unit High beam 9005 also sold as HB3
halogen High beam LED LED Fog light LED LED unit
LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.
Where this comes from (2 sources) Buy bulbs for your 2018–2019 Ford Explorer Recommended 9005 standard replacement
Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your high beam.
More 9005 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade Brighter halogen Performance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Long life Built to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
LED upgrade Whiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
2020–2024 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam LED LED unit High beam LED LED unit Fog light LED LED unit
LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.
Where this comes from (6 sources) 2025–2027 Ford Explorer headlight bulbs Light Bulb Notes Low beam LED manual: headlamps are LED (no replaceable bulb) High beam LED manual: headlamps are LED (no replaceable bulb)
LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.
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