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Are you an off-roader? If your answer is ‘yes,’ then you have chosen the right car. The Ford Explorer offers a wide range of potent engines under the hood. What more, its all-wheel drive. You can see it’s the robust and reliable vehicle that you need both in season and out of season. Bad weather condition may never be a threat to you.
But you need to take a lot of care to assured you won’t get stuck anywhere in the woods with a bad headlight. Without properly working light bulbs, your adventures are likely to turn into a nightmare. Since light bulbs wear out over time, do due diligence to protect you from such shocks. The best thing is to replace your Explorer headlight bulbs in pairs. This way, both sides of your car will have balanced lighting. That’ll increase your vehicle’s visibility at all times.
Also, when you are exploring distant lands, take a pair of the approved light bulbs with you. You can opt for the long-lasting LED bulbs as well as the LED conversion kits. Note that you have other options. If you have access to an HID headlight kit or Xenon headlight kit, take with you. Any of these advanced kits will come in handy when you need to upgrade your SUV’S lighting system. Be more vigilant if your car is using halogen bulbs, which get dim over time. If one fog light has burn-out, replace the two corresponding bulbs at ago.
Explorer headlight bulb size chart
Ford Explorer Fifth generation (U502; 2011–2019)
| Application | Bulb Size | Bulb Size |
|---|---|---|
| Back Up Light | Standard Model: 7440 | Long Life Model: 7440LED |
| Glove Box Light | Standard Model: 194 | Long Life Model: 194LED |
| Headlight High | Standard Model: 9005 | |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 168 | Long Life Model: 194LED |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 168 | Long Life Model: 194LED |
| Parking Light | Standard Model: 3757A | Long Life Model: 3757ALED |
| Turn Signal Front Light | Standard Model: 3757A | Long Life Model: 3757ALED |
| Turn Signal Rear Light | Standard Model: 7440A | Long Life Model: 7440ALED |
Ford Explorer Fourth generation U251; 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
| Application | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| Fog Light Bulb Front | 9145 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam | H13 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 194 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 194 |
| Tail Light Bulb Upper | 194R |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 2825R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front | 3457A |
| Parking Light Bulb | 3457A |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear | 4057 |
| Brake Light Bulb | 4057R |
| Tail Light Bulb Lower | 4057R |
| Back Up Light Bulb | 921 |
| Instrument Panel Light Bulb | 2452MFX6 |
| Turn Signal Indicator Light Bulb | 2452MFX6 |
| Cruise Control Indicator Light Bulb | 2452MFX6 |
| Ash Tray Light Bulb | 161 |
| Courtesy Light Bulb | 168 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | 168 |
| Vanity Mirror Light Bulb | 37 |
| Dome Light Bulb | 578 |
| Map Light Bulb | 578 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 578 |
Ford Explorer Third generation (U152; 2002–2005)
| Application | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| Back Up Light | Standard Model: 3156K |
| Brake Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Dome Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Dome Light | Standard Model: 906 |
| Fog Light | Standard Model: H1042 |
| Front Turn Signal Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| High Beam Headlight | Standard Model: 9005 |
| High Mount Brake Light | Standard Model: 2825 |
| High Mount Brake Light | Standard Model: 922 |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 194 |
| Low Beam Headlight | Standard Model: 9006 |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| Parking Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Rear Turn Signal Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Step Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| Tail Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Trunk Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Trunk Light | Standard Model: 906 |
| Sport | Sport |
| Ash Tray Light | Standard Model: 161 |
| Back Up Light | Standard Model: 3156K |
| Brake Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Dome Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Dome Light | Standard Model: 906 |
| Fog Light | Standard Model: H1042 |
| Front Side Marker Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Front Turn Signal Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Glove Compartment Light | Standard Model: 194 |
| Headlight | Standard Model: 9007 |
| High Mount Brake Light | Standard Model: 2825 |
| High Mount Brake Light | Standard Model: 922 |
| Instrument Light | Standard Model: PC194 |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 194 |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| Parking Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Rear Turn Signal Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Step Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| Tail Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Trunk Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Trunk Light | Standard Model: 906 |
| Sport Trac | Sport Trac |
| Ash Tray Light | Standard Model: 161 |
| Back Up Light | Standard Model: 3156K |
| Brake Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Dome Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Dome Light | Standard Model: 906 |
| Fog Light | Standard Model: H1042 |
| Front Side Marker Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Front Turn Signal Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Glove Compartment Light | Standard Model: 194 |
| Headlight | Standard Model: 9007 |
| High Mount Brake Light | Standard Model: 2825 |
| High Mount Brake Light | Standard Model: 922 |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| License Plate Light | Standard Model: 194 |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Map Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| Parking Light | Standard Model: 3157NAK |
| Rear Turn Signal Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Step Light | Standard Model: 168 |
| Tail Light | Standard Model: 3157K |
| Trunk Light | Standard Model: 578 |
| Trunk Light | Standard Model: 906 |
If you want to replace your headlight or parking light bulb, ensure you find the correct Ford Explorer headlight bulb size. Established firms stock a wide variety of bulb sizes and headlight bulb types. And, for that matter, whether all you want is replace your headlight lamp with a high intensity discharge headlight kit or any other or upgrade your lighting bulbs with LED bulbs, you must work with the dealer who can help you with your unique bulb size needs.
Aftermarket light bulbs
With the advanced affordable aftermarket headlights available, nothing can stop you from improving your Ford Explorer lights. They provide reliability and durability and also give you the best experience whenever you are driving. When you want either a low beam bulb or not a high beam, a reputable auto dealer will provide what you actually order for. Make your buying decisions based on credible information. And, learn to install as many headlight options as possible. The great news is that whenever you choose components with the right specs, you make the rest of the work easy. Don’t forget your socket size determines your headlight bulb type. Moreover, the Ford Explorer headlight bulb replacement process is pretty simple.
Installation
- Remove the ignition keys from your Ford Explorer
- Engage the parking brake
- Turn off the headlight control switch
- Pull the lever up (under the instrument panel)
- Release the secondary hood latch (then raise the hood)
- Pry up the retaining pins behind the headlight assembly
- Pull out the assembly
- Push the center tab on the connector, then pull down (disconnect the electrical connector)
- Locate the burn-out or the lousy light bulb
- Turn it counterclockwise (only stop after it unlocks)
- Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb assembly
- Align the plastic grooves with the tabs in the light bulb assembly
- Push the grooves straight in (Ensure it installs the new bulb)
- Turn the bulb clockwise (Lock it into place)
- Install back the electronic connector and the headlight assembly (use reverse order)
- Test that your new headlight bulbs are working
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