2008 Ford Mustang Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2008 Ford Mustang uses H13 or D3R low and high beams. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2008 Ford Mustang bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam(with halogen headlights) | H13 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights) | D3R |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 921 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 921 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 2825 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 2825 |
| Map Light Bulb | 2825 |
Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.
Which bulb should I buy?
- Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
- Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
- Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.
Our picks by bulb size
H13 (headlight high beam and low beam)
D3R (headlight high beam and low beam)
- Top pick: Marsauto D3S/D3R HID bulbs
921 (center high mount stop light, back up reverse light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 921 Long Life (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 921 LED (pack of 2)
168 / 2825 (license plate light, side marker light front, side marker light rear and more)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.
While you're in there
- Cloudy headlights? New bulbs won't fix a yellowed lens. A replacement housing makes a bigger difference than any bulb: see Ford Mustang headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Ford Mustang tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2008 Ford Mustang?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with halogen headlights): H13. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3R.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2008 Ford Mustang?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with halogen headlights): H13. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3R.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2008 Ford Mustang?
Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first. Some trims of this vehicle use HID (D-series) headlight bulbs. Replace those with the same HID size, not an LED.
How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?
Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.
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