2016 Ford Explorer Headlight Bulb Size
Low beam
9005
High beam
9005
Order
4 × 9005
Low and high beam both take a 9005, but they are two separate bulbs per side — four in total. Replace all four so the colour and output match.
The 2011–2017 Explorer uses these same bulbs — your 2016 sits in the middle of that run. See all Explorer years.
2016 Ford Explorer bulb chart
| Position | Bulb | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low beam | 9005 |
Two bulbs, one per side. |
| High beam | 9005 |
Same type as low beam, but a separate bulb. |
| Factory HID | D3S |
Some Explorer trims came with factory HID. D3S is a gas-discharge socket — a halogen or LED bulb will not fit it. |
Verified against factory service data and OEM bulb references.
Parts that fit the 2016 Ford Explorer
Other vehicles that use the 9005
These take the same low beam bulb, so the same bulb fits — only the housing differs.