2014 Ford Explorer Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2014 Ford Explorer uses 9005 or D3S low and high beams. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2014 Ford Explorer bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam(with halogen headlights) | 9005 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights) | D3S |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Dome Light Bulb | 168 |
| Map Light Bulb | 168 |
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
9005 (headlight high beam and low beam)
D3S (headlight high beam and low beam)
- Top pick: SEALIGHT D3S HID bulbs
168 (license plate light, dome light, map 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 Ford Explorer headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Ford Explorer tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2014 Ford Explorer?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with halogen headlights): 9005. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3S.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2014 Ford Explorer?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with halogen headlights): 9005. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3S.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2014 Ford Explorer?
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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