2012–2014 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012)
2012–2014 Ford F-150 Headlight and Bulb Sizes
Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2012–2014 Ford F-150. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings.
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2012–2014 Ford F-150 bulb chart
| Position | Bulb type |
|---|---|
| Low beam | H13 (9008) dual-beam halogen |
| High beam | H13 (9008), same bulb, dual filament |
| Fog light | H10 (9145; 9140 cross-compatible) |
| Front turn signal | 3157A (amber) |
| note | HID projector headlamps on some Platinum/Limited trims use D3S. Check before ordering |
Bulb fitments can vary with option packages (halogen vs. LED lighting). Confirm the bulb you are removing matches before ordering.
Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?
These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014 — the 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). 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 2012–2014 Ford F-150
- 2012Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines
- 2013Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels)
- 2014Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added
2012–2014 Ford F-150 headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a 2012–2014 Ford F-150 use?
- H13 (9008) dual-beam halogen for the low beam and H13 (9008), same bulb, dual filament 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 2012–2014 Ford F-150 take?
- H10 (9145; 9140 cross-compatible).
Can you put LED bulbs in a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?
- 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 2013 F-150 Owner's Manual, capacities (via VehicleHistory/engine oil DB summaries)
- Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions
- NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011–2013 F-150
- NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013–2014 F-150 3.5L EB
- Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012–2014 F-150 Group 65
