2016 Ford Escape Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2016 Ford Escape uses H11 or D3S low beams, 9005 or H1 high beams and 3157R brake lights. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2016 Ford Escape bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam(S) | H11 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam(S) | 9005 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam(Titanium) | H1 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam(Titanium) | D3S |
| Brake Light Bulb | 3157R |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 194 |
| Tail Light Bulb | 3157R |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 921 |
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
H11 (headlight low beam)
9005 (headlight high beam)
H1 (headlight high beam)
- Top pick: OSRAM Night Breaker Laser H1 halogen
D3S (headlight low beam)
- Top pick: SEALIGHT D3S HID bulbs
3157R (brake light, tail light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 3157 Long Life (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 3157 red LED (2 pcs)
168 / 194 (license plate light, parking light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
921 (back up reverse light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 921 Long Life (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 921 LED (pack of 2)
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 Escape headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Ford Escape tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2016 Ford Escape?
Headlight Low Beam(S): H11. Headlight Low Beam(Titanium): D3S.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2016 Ford Escape?
Headlight High Beam(S): 9005. Headlight High Beam(Titanium): H1.
Are the brake light and tail light the same bulb on a 2016 Ford Escape?
Yes. Both use a 3157R.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2016 Ford Escape?
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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