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Ford Explorer Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Ford Explorer from 1991 to 2022. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Ford explorer changed low beam specifications across model years — 1995–2003: 9007 LED; 2011–2015: HID-D3S LED; 2016–2019: LED Headlights; 2008–2010: H13 LED; 1997–2002: 9007; 1991–1994: 9004; 2006–2007: H13; 2004–2005: 9006 LED; 1993: 9004 LED. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1991 – 2022
32 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Light | 7440(2013–2022) 3156(1991–2002) 3156K(1998–2005) 921(2006–2010) 5201(2011–2012) 1156(2021–2021) | 32 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 194(1991–2015) LED Bulb(2016–2019) 194 LED(1993–2010) 3157AK LED(2001–2003) 916NA(1997–2000) 916NA LED(1998–1999) 3157 LED(1995–1996) 3757NA(2022–2022) 3157NA(2002–2002) | 28 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | LED Bulb(2011–2019) 37(1993–1999) 3157CK(1991–2007) 2825 LED(2008–2010) PC74(2003–2005) 912(1992–2000) 1157(2021–2021) W5W(2002–2002) PC194(2001–2001) | 30 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7440NA LED(2013–2019) 3157CK(1991–2007) 3157K LED(2001–2005) 4057K LED(2008–2010) 12275NA LED(2011–2012) 3156(1997–2000) 3156K LED(1998–1999) 3156 LED(1995–1996) 1157(2021–2021) 3157 LED(1993–1993) | 30 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 168(1998–2019) 194(1991–2003) 1157(2021–2021) W5W(2020–2020) | 31 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | 9007 LED(1995–2003) HID-D3S LED(2011–2015) LED Headlights(2016–2019) H13 LED(2008–2010) 9007(1997–2002) 9004(1991–1994) H13(2006–2007) 9006 LED(2004–2005) 9004 LED(1993–1993) | 29 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 194(1991–2000) 9005 LED(2004–2019) HID-D3S LED(2011–2015) H13 LED(2008–2010) 9007 LED(2003–2003) 9005(2002–2002) PC194(2001–2001) | 27 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | 9145 LED(2001–2016) H11 LED(1998–2015) LED Fog Light(2017–2019) H10(2002–2007) H3 LED(1993–1996) H1(2000–2000) 899(1997–1997) | 26 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 3157CK(1991–2007) 3457K LED(2011–2015) 3757AK LED(2016–2019) 3157AK LED(2001–2005) 3157NA LED(1995–1999) 3457AK LED(2008–2010) 3457NA(2006–2006) 3157NA(2002–2002) 3157 LED(1993–1993) | 29 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | LED Bulb(2013–2019) 906(1998–2003) 578(2004–2010) 168(2011–2012) 912(1995–1996) | 22 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 168(1991–2019) 578(2004–2010) PC579(2003–2003) PC579 or 168(2001–2001) 906(1994–1994) 168 or 906(1993–1993) | 27 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 3157CK(1991–2007) 3157NA(1995–2002) 3457K(2011–2015) 3757AK(2016–2019) 3457AK(2008–2010) 3157K(2003–2005) 3157AK(2001–2001) 3157(1993–1993) | 29 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | LED Light(2011–2016) 578(2004–2010) 211-2(1993–1999) LED Bulb(2017–2019) 906(2001–2003) | 21 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 3157CK(1991–2010) 3157(1999–2004) | 20 years | Changed |
| Door Light | 168(1995–2010) | 13 years | Consistent |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the Ford Explorer from 1991 to 2022, covering 32 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Ford Explorer changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1995–2003: 9007 LED; 2011–2015: HID-D3S LED; 2016–2019: LED Headlights; 2008–2010: H13 LED; 1997–2002: 9007; 1991–1994: 9004; 2006–2007: H13; 2004–2005: 9006 LED; 1993–1993: 9004 LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Ford Explorer uses a 9007 LED bulb for the low beam and a 194 for the high beam, and a 9145 LED for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Ford Explorer uses a 9007 LED 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.