Ford F-150 · 2012–2025
Ford F-150 Headlight and Bulb Sizes
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Ford F-150 headlight bulbs specification changed by year?
| Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | LED on most trims (sealed assembly, no user-replaceable bulb); base XL halogen reflector lamps use H11 | LED where equipped; 9005 on base halogen lamps | LED on most; H10-family halogen on base. Check trim |
| 2015–2020 | H11 halogen (XL/XLT base); LED on trims/packages with LED headlamps (sealed, no bulb) | 9005 (HB3) halogen (base); LED where equipped | H10/9145 (halogen; LED on some 2018+ trims) |
| 2012–2014 | H13 (9008) dual-beam halogen | H13 (9008), same bulb, dual filament | H10 (9145; 9140 cross-compatible) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The headlight bulbs on a Ford F-150 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2021–2025 Ford F-150
14th generation (2021–2025; 2024 facelift) · Full-size pickup (aluminum body; hybrid available; Lightning EV is a separate model) · Bulbs
2015–2020 Ford F-150
13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body) · Full-size pickup (aluminum body, steel frame) · Bulbs
2012–2014 Ford F-150
12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012) · Full-size pickup (steel body; Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew) · Bulbs
Ford F-150 headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a Ford F-150 use?
- LED on most trims (sealed assembly, no user-replaceable bulb); base XL halogen reflector lamps use H11 for the low beam and LED where equipped; 9005 on base halogen lamps 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 Ford F-150 take?
- LED on most; H10-family halogen on base. Check trim.
Can you put LED bulbs in a 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
- 2022 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Ford service content), capacities and specifications
- F150gen14 forum, 2021 5.0L 5W-30 / 7.7-qt sump change discussion (owner's manual excerpts)
- NHTSA recall 24V-635 chronology, 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost intake valves
- Astro Ford / NHTSA, F-150 recall hub (driveshaft, trailer brake, axle, EBB campaigns)
- Car and Driver, Ford EcoBoost intake-valve engine failure recall
- fueleconomy.gov, 2023 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Ford F-150 OE fitments
- Cars.com, 2021 F-150 towing capacities breakdown (14,000-lb max)
- Motorcraft, MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid (10R80)
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