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Ford Escort Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Ford Escort from 1981 to 2003. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Ford escort changed low beam specifications across model years — 1986–1994: 9004; 1997–2003: 9007 LED; 1981–1985: H6054; 1995–1996: 9004 LED. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1981 – 2003
22 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | 9004(1986–1994) 9007 LED(1997–2003) H6054(1981–1985) 9004 LED(1995–1996) | 22 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 194(1981–1997) 9007 LED(1998–2003) | 22 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | 881 LED(1995–2003) 881(1990–1994) 899 LED(1996–1997) | 14 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 921 LED(1998–2003) 1157(1981–1992) 921(1986–1993) 194(1995–1997) 3157CK(1989–1994) 3157(1990–1990) | 22 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 3157K LED(1997–2001) 916(1989–1991) 194 LED(2002–2003) 168 LED(1995–1996) 3157CK(1994–1994) 3157(1993–1993) 1157(1992–1992) 194(1986–1986) | 16 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 3457AK LED(1997–2003) 1157(1981–1992) 1157A(1983–1984) 3157K LED(1996–1996) 3157 LED(1995–1995) 3157CK(1994–1994) 3157(1993–1993) | 18 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 3157K LED(1997–2003) 1157(1981–1992) 1156(1985–1991) 3157(1990–1994) 1157 LED(1995–1996) 3157CK(1989–1989) | 22 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 1156(1981–1996) 3156K(1997–2003) 3156(1994–1994) | 22 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 906(1981–1990) 578 or DE3175(1998–2003) DE3175(1991–1996) 578(1997–1997) | 22 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 168(1981–2003) 194(1989–1989) | 22 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 168(1997–2003) 906(1981–1990) 6253(1995–1996) | 13 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 3457AK(1998–2003) 1157(1981–1992) 3157(1993–1995) 1157A(1983–1984) 3457NA(1997–1997) 3157K(1996–1996) | 18 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 13050(1995–2003) 906(1983–1986) | 13 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 3157(1990–2003) 1157(1981–1996) 3157CK(1989–1995) | 20 years | Changed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the Ford Escort from 1981 to 2003, covering 22 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Ford Escort changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1986–1994: 9004; 1997–2003: 9007 LED; 1981–1985: H6054; 1995–1996: 9004 LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Ford Escort uses a 9004 bulb for the low beam and a 194 for the high beam, and a 881 LED for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Ford Escort uses a 9004 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.