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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; 2011–2015: D3S; 2006–2010: 9008; 1991–1994: 9004; 2004–2005: 9006. 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 / Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) 916NA(1997–2000) 3157AK(2001–2003) 3157(1995–1996) Factory LED(2022–2022) 3157NA(2002–2002) | 24 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 37(1993–1999) 3157CK(1991–2007) 2825(2008–2010) PC74(2003–2005) 912(1992–2000) 1157(2021–2021) W5W(2002–2002) PC194(2001–2001) | 21 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7440NA(2013–2019) 3157CK(1991–2007) 3157K(2001–2005) 3156(1995–2000) 4057K(2008–2010) 12275NA(2011–2012) 3156K(1998–1999) 1157(2021–2021) 3157(1993–1993) | 30 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 168(1998–2019) 194(1991–2003) 1157(2021–2021) W5W(2020–2020) | 31 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 9005(2002–2019) 9007(1995–2003) D3S(2011–2015) 9008(2006–2010) 9004(1991–1994) PC194(2001–2001) | 29 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 3157CK(1991–2007) 3457K(2011–2015) 3157NA(1995–2002) 3757AK(2016–2019) 3157AK(2001–2005) 3457AK(2008–2010) 3457NA(2006–2006) 3157(1993–1993) | 29 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 168(1991–2019) 578(2004–2010) PC579(2003–2003) 906(1994–1994) | 25 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 |
| Fog Light | 9140(2001–2016) H11(1998–2015) H3(1993–1996) H1(2000–2000) 880(1997–1997) | 23 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | 9007(1995–2003) D3S(2011–2015) 9008(2006–2010) 9004(1991–1994) 9006(2004–2005) | 25 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 906(1998–2003) 578(2004–2010) 168(2011–2012) 912(1995–1996) | 15 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 578(2004–2010) 211-2(1993–1999) 906(2001–2003) | 12 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; 2011–2015: D3S; 2006–2010: 9008; 1991–1994: 9004; 2004–2005: 9006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Ford Explorer uses a 9007 bulb for the low beam and a 9005 for the high beam, and a 9140 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Ford Explorer uses a 9007 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.