The Best Ford Explorer Car Bulbs
What main light and fog light bulbs do I need for my Ford Explorer? We have gathered all the detailed information about the types and sockets of bulbs for Ford Explorer in this review.
Ford Explorer Light Bulb Guide
How To Choose Headlight Bulb for Ford Explorer?
The most popular bulbs used in lighting your Ford Explorer are halogen bulbs, HID xenon, and LED bulbs. Different generation Ford Explorer models will have their own bulb size.
The Ford manufacturer recommends replacing Ford Explorer bulbs every few years, as their efficiency will deteriorate by several percent over time. There are several types of bulbs used in the Ford Explorer. Which Ford Explorer headlight bulbs to use, we have described in this review.
Hikari LED Headlights Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 50000 hours lifespan
Ford Explorer Bulbs Size
Ford Explorer (2011 – 2015)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – HB3 (9005)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – HB3 (9005)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Ford Explorer (2002 – 2005)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – HB4 (9006)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – HB3 (9005)
- Front Fog Lamp HB4 (9006)
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Ford Explorer HID (2011 – 2015)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – D3S
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
Ford Explorer SPORT TRAC (2006 – 2010)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H13 (9008)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H13 (9008)
Ford Explorer Headlight Bulbs (Low Beam / Dipped Beam)
Ford Explorer (2011 – 2015): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Ford Explorer (2002 – 2005): HB4 (9006) Bulbs
Ford Explorer HID (2011 – 2015): D3S Bulbs
Ford Explorer SPORT TRAC (2006 – 2010): H13 (9008) Bulbs
Fahren 9005/HB3/H10 LED Headlight Bulbs
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best 9005 (HB3) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9005
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9005/HB3 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9005 LED Bulb, Extremely Brigh HB3 Conversion
- NINEO 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs, Extremely Bright Conversion Kit
- HIKARI Ultra 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9005 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- NEWBROWN 9005 HB3 Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9005 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9005 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9005/HB3 lamps:
HIKARI Acme-X 9006 HB4 LED Ultra Brightness Bulbs
Product information:
- 65000 Kelvin
- +400% Brightness
- +150% Extra Night Vision
Best 9006 (HB4) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9006
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9006/HB4 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9006 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9006 LED Bulb HB1
- NINEO 9006 HB4 LED Bulbs Kits
- HIKARI Ultra 9006 HB4 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9006 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9006 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9006 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9006/HB4 lamps:
OSRAM D3S Night Breaker Laser
Product information:
- 4500 Kelvin
- 20% whiter light
- 85 V
Best D3S Fog Light Bulbs:
- PHILIPS D3S HID Xenon Bulb
- Philips D2S HID Headlight Bulb
- OSRAM D3S Headlight Bulbs
- Torchbeam D3S HID Xenon
- BEAMTECH D3S HID Bulbs
- SYLVANIA D3S zXe High
- VehiCode D3S LED Headlight
- DZG D1S Led Headlight Bulb
- Mega Racer D3C/D3R/D3S HID
Select other D3S lamps:
HIKARI Acme-X 9008 H13 LED Ultra Brightness Bulbs
Product information:
65000 Kelvin
+400% Brightness
+150% Extra Night Vision
Best 9008 (H13) Headlight Bulbs:
CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9008
SEALIGHT Scoparc 9008/H13 LED Headlight Bulbs
AUXITO 9008 LED Headlight Bulbs
BEAMTECH 9008 LED Bulb HB1
NINEO 9008 H13 LED Bulbs Kits
HIKARI Ultra 9008 H13 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
SYLVANIA 9008 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
Philips Automotive Lighting 9008 X-tremeVision
SYLVANIA 9008 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9008/H13 lamps:
Ford Explorer Headlight Bulbs (High Beam / Headlight Flasher)
Ford Explorer (2011 – 2015): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Ford Explorer (2002 – 2005): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Ford Explorer SPORT TRAC (2006 – 2010): H13 (9008) Bulbs
The headlight bulb for low and high beam always shines at full power, and switching from low to the high beam is done either by turning the lamp itself or shifting the light barrier.
Fahren 9005/HB3/H10 LED Headlight Bulbs
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best 9005 (HB3) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9005
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9005/HB3 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9005 LED Bulb, Extremely Brigh HB3 Conversion
- NINEO 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs, Extremely Bright Conversion Kit
- HIKARI Ultra 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9005 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- NEWBROWN 9005 HB3 Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9005 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9005 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9005/HB3 lamps:
HIKARI Acme-X 9008 H13 LED Ultra Brightness Bulbs
Product information:
65000 Kelvin
+400% Brightness
+150% Extra Night Vision
Best 9008 (H13) Headlight Bulbs:
CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9008
SEALIGHT Scoparc 9008/H13 LED Headlight Bulbs
AUXITO 9008 LED Headlight Bulbs
BEAMTECH 9008 LED Bulb HB1
NINEO 9008 H13 LED Bulbs Kits
HIKARI Ultra 9008 H13 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
SYLVANIA 9008 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
Philips Automotive Lighting 9008 X-tremeVision
SYLVANIA 9008 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9008/H13 lamps:
Ford Explorer Fog Lamp Bulb
Ford Explorer (2011 – 2015): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
Ford Explorer (2002 – 2005): HB4 (9006) Fog Lamp Bulb
Ford Explorer HID (2011 – 2015): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
Nineo H11 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 12000 LM
- 32 Volts, 72.00 W
Best H11 Headlight Bulbs:
- Cougar Motor H11 LED Bulbs
- HIKARI H11/H8/H9 LED bulbs
- Alla Lighting H11 H8 LED Bulbs
- SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 H8/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- SEALIGHT Scoparc S1 H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO H8/H9/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb
- Philips H11 Standard Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H11 lamps:
HIKARI Acme-X 9006 HB4 LED Ultra Brightness Bulbs
Product information:
- 65000 Kelvin
- +400% Brightness
- +150% Extra Night Vision
Best 9006 (HB4) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9006
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9006/HB4 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9006 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9006 LED Bulb HB1
- NINEO 9006 HB4 LED Bulbs Kits
- HIKARI Ultra 9006 HB4 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9006 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9006 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9006 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9006/HB4 lamps:
Xenon lamps do not use in fog lights: constantly changing the configuration of the discharge violates the strictly calculated geometry of the light beam, and the headlight does not perform its direct function. For fog lights it is better to use only LED bulbs.
Ford Explorer Side/Parking Lamp
Ford Explorer Sidelight (2011 – 2015) : W5W (501)
Ford Explorer Sidelight (2002 – 2005) : W5W (501)
Ford Explorer HID Sidelight (2011 – 2015) : W5W (501)
AUXITO 194 W5W LED Light Bulb
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 240 Lumens
- Voltage 12V
Best W5W 194 Light Bulbs:
- OSRAM LEDriving W5W LED Bulbs
- Yorkim 194 LED Bulbs W5W
- SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulbs W5W
- Marsauto 194 LED Light Bulb
Select other W5W lamps:
Ford Explorer Daytime Running Light Kits
Ford Explorer Dipped Beam (Headlight): LED kit
Philips Daylight 9 DRL Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- Voltage 12V
- H24 x W125 x D31 mm
Replacement LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL):
- Philips Daylight 9 DRL Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving PX-5 DRL Kit
- HELLA LED Slim Daytime Running Light Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving LG DRL Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving F1 Fog Kit
Select other DRL Kits:
Other lamps
- Stop/Tail Lamp – P21W (382)
- Rear Fog Lamp – P21W (382)
- Reversing Lamp – P21W (382)
- Front Indicator – PY21W (581)
- Rear Indicator – PY21W (581)
Select P21W lamps:
All our reviews bulbs are based only on expert assessments or practical experience with most of the lamps we consider. We always aim to ensure that our management is maximum independent.
Ford Explorer Generations
Ford Explorer 6 Generation (2020, 2021)
With its 2020 redesign, the Explorer returns once again to a rear-wheel-drive-based platform. Its styling is similar to the previous generation, though the SUV is a bit bigger and has a longer wheelbase that helps create more cargo room. Power comes from a standard turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine; a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 is optional. The Explorer features Ford’s Terrain Management System, which has seven available modes in all-wheel-drive models. Enhanced standard safety tech includes Ford Co-Pilot360, a suite of active safety features. A performance-tuned Explorer ST and a hybrid version are available.
Ford Explorer 5 Generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
In a major change, Ford moved the Explorer from a truck-based, rear-wheel-drive body-on-frame platform to a car-based, unitized front-wheel-drive platform. Though still marketed as an SUV, it was now more accurately a crossover. The largest engine was a V-6, while turbocharged four-cylinders would become available later. Fuel mileage improved, as did on-road ride. The Explorer received revised front-end styling, improved technology interfaces, and a new engine in a 2016 refresh.
Ford Explorer 4 Generation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
The 2006 Explorer grew about 4 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider on a new frame due to a subtle redesign. The optional V-8 got 53 more horsepower, paired with a new six-speed transmission. Tire pressure monitoring and electronic stability control became standard. The SUV now offered a power-folding third row, and the Explorer Sport Trac pickup returned for 2007.
Ford Explorer 3 Generation (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
For 2002, Ford put a larger, all-new body on a unique platform. Combined with a new four-wheel independent suspension, it allowed the Explorer to have a third-row option for the first time. Powertrain upgrades included a new V-8 and five-speed automatic transmission across the lineup. The Sport Trac and two-door Sport variants, which were still based on the previous generation’s engineering, were phased out during this generation, and the manual transmission was discontinued.
