2013–2019 3rd generation (C520)
2013–2019 Ford Escape Headlight and Bulb Sizes
Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2013–2019 Ford Escape. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings.
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2013–2019 Ford Escape bulb chart
| Position | Bulb type |
|---|---|
| Low beam | H11 halogen (S/SE/SEL); D3S HID on Titanium 2013–2016 |
| High beam | 9005 (HB3) |
| Fog light | H11 (2013–2016 where equipped) |
| note | 2017–2019 facelift kept H11 low / 9005 high on halogen trims; Titanium HID headlamps are dealer-level service |
Bulb fitments can vary with option packages (halogen vs. LED lighting). Confirm the bulb you are removing matches before ordering.
Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?
These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Ford Escape built from 2013 through 2019 — the 3rd generation (C520), compact crossover suv (global ford c platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2013–2019 Ford Escape
- 2013All-new global generation; 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost replace the V6 and hybrid. Multiple launch-year recalls. Check VIN for completed campaigns.
- 2016SYNC 3 replaces MyFord Touch (big usability improvement)
- 2017Facelift: new front end and console, electronic parking brake added; 1.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L, twin-scroll 2.0L (245 hp) replaces the original 2.0L, SYNC Connect added. Oil/filter/wiper/tire specs carry over.
- 2019Final year; mechanically identical to 2017–2018
2013–2019 Ford Escape headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a 2013–2019 Ford Escape use?
- H11 halogen (S/SE/SEL); D3S HID on Titanium 2013–2016 for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.
What fog light bulb does a 2013–2019 Ford Escape take?
- H11 (2013–2016 where equipped).
Can you put LED bulbs in a 2013–2019 Ford Escape?
- Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault.
Sources
- Ford owner's manual, Escape capacities (2.0L EcoBoost: 5.7 qt)
- Ford owner's manual, Escape capacities (2.5L: 5.7 qt / 5.4 L)
- AMSOIL / Ford Escape forum, 1.6L (4.3 qt) and 1.5L (4.3 qt) capacities
- AutoZone, 2013 Escape battery Group 96R, 500+ CCA
- NHTSA, recall 17V-209 (1.6L coolant level sensor, Ford 17S09)
- Green Car Reports, 1.6L EcoBoost Escape recall roundup (12V-551, 13V-478)
- NHTSA / Lieff Cabraser, EcoBoost coolant intrusion + CSP 19B37/21N12
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 Ford Escape EPA ratings
- 2017 Ford Escape spark plug chart (SP-539/SP-537/SP-530)
- AutoZone, 2014 Escape wipers 28/28/11
