2012 Lincoln MKZ Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2012 Lincoln MKZ uses H11 (some trims) or D3S (some trims) low beams. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2012 Lincoln MKZ bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with halogen headlights) | H11 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with HID headlights) | D3S |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 921 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 921 |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | 194 |
| Door Mirror Illumination 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.
- Got HID (D-series) headlights? Those don't come in halogen. Replace them with the same D-series HID size, and swap both sides at once so the color matches.
Our picks by bulb size
H11 (headlight low beam)
D3S (headlight low beam)
- Top pick: SEALIGHT D3S 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)
194 / 2825 (glove box light, door mirror illumination light)
- 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 Lincoln MKZ headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Lincoln MKZ tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
Headlight Low Beam(with halogen headlights): H11. Headlight Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3S.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
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.
Other Lincoln MKZ years
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