
PIAA 19615 9005 (HB3) Xtreme White Plus
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Used for: Headlight Bulb High Beam
Used for: Back Up Reverse Light Bulb
Used for: Brake Light Bulb, Tail Light Bulb
Used for: Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb
Used for: Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb
Used for: License Plate Light Bulb, Courtesy Light Bulb, Interior Door Light Bulb
Used for: License Plate Light Bulb, Courtesy Light Bulb, Interior Door Light Bulb
Used for: Parking Light Bulb, Side Marker Light Bulb Front, Turn Signal Light Bulb Front
Used for: Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear
Used for: Ash Tray Light Bulb
Used for: Dome Light Bulb, Map Light Bulb, Trunk or Cargo Area Light
Used for: Glove Box Light Bulb
Used for: Glove Box Light Bulb
Used for: Instrument Panel Light Bulb
Used for: Parking Brake Indicator Light Bulb, Turn Signal Indicator Light Bulb
Used for: Vanity Mirror Light Bulb
This 2003 Ford Explorer bulb size page helps you verify the correct bulbs by lighting position, so you can match the right part before you buy. Whether you are replacing a headlight, license plate lamp, interior light, or a rear signal bulb, the goal is to make fitment easier and reduce guesswork.
The Explorer used several different bulb types across exterior and interior locations, and the correct choice can depend on the trim, body style, and lighting package. Use the chart below as a position-by-position guide for common replacement points on the 2003 Ford Explorer, including high beams, tail lamps, dome lights, and dash indicators.
For best results, compare the bulb listed for each location with the bulb already installed in your vehicle before ordering. Trim and package differences can affect fitment, and some markets may use slightly different lighting setups. If you are switching from halogen to LED, make sure the replacement is compatible with the socket, polarity, and available space inside the housing. Aftermarket conversions can also change beam pattern or trigger fitment issues, especially in headlight and exterior signal locations. When in doubt, remove the old bulb and confirm the number printed on the base before purchase.
The high beam bulb listed for the 2003 Ford Explorer is 9005.
The front turn signal bulb is listed as 3157A.
Both the parking light and the front side marker use 3157A on this page.
The tail light bulb and brake light bulb are both listed as 3157R.
The rear turn signal bulb is listed as 3157.
The back up reverse light bulb is listed as 3156.
The center high mount stop light bulb is listed as 2825 or 98.
The dome light, map light, and trunk or cargo area light are all listed as 578.
The license plate light bulb is listed as 168 or 917.
The glove box light bulb is listed as 194 or 7441.
Yes, both the interior door light bulb and the courtesy light bulb are listed as 168 or 917.
The ash tray light bulb is listed as 161, and the vanity mirror light bulb is listed as 37.
The instrument panel light bulb is listed as PC194, while the turn signal indicator light bulb and parking brake indicator light bulb are both listed as PC74.
Because trim level, body style, and lighting package can vary, the installed bulb is the best final check for fitment. This is especially useful if the vehicle has been modified or if you are replacing a bulb with an LED or aftermarket part.