Mustang Headlight, Fog Light, & Other Light Bulb Identification Guide

The 893 Series Bulbs are a single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. They are found stock in 1994-2004 Mustang GT fog lights, 1994-2001 Cobra fog lights, and the 2003 Mach 1 fog lights.

One caution regarding the Mach 1: The H10/9145 or 899 has the same connector, but features a 90 degree angle instead of straight connection. Both bulbs came in the Mach 1, but the 899 is more common.

The 9004 Series Bulbs, also known as HB1 Series Bulbs, are dual filament bulbs featuring both high and low beam filaments in one halogen gas filled glass tube. These popular bulbs were featured in many cars including factory Mustang headlights from 1987-1993. They are also found in many of our Fox Body headlight upgrade kits.

The 9005 Series Bulbs, also known as HB3 Series Bulbs, are a single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. They are uniquely identified by their 90 degree bent elbow connector. These Mustang bulbs are featured in some of our 1994-2004 Mustang projector upgrade kits.

The 9006 Series Bulbs, also known as HB4 Series Bulbs, are a single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. They are uniquely identified by their 90 degree bent elbow connector. These bulbs are featured in some of our 1994-2004 Mustang projector upgrade kits, otherwise they don't appear stock in any generation Mustang.

The 9007 Series Bulbs, also known as HB5 Series Bulbs, are dual filament bulbs featuring both high and low beam filaments in one halogen gas filled glass tube. These popular bulbs are featured in many cars including factory Mustang Headlights from 1994-2004. They are also found in many of our 94-04 and Fox Body headlight upgrade kits.

The D3S is the bulb the 2013-2014 Mustangs as well as the S550 (2015) Mustangs use for their headlights. The HID part stands for high-intensity discharge. HIDs use as a kind of welding arc and a gas tube. These bulbs take a minute or two to heat up fully for maximum light output. They are more focused than halogens and produce more light.

Unfortunately, the fog lights for the S550 are Ford specific assemblies (same with the GT500s). You'll have to convert the stock housings and use an H3 bulb instead.

NOTE: Some of the 2007-2012 Mustangs came with HIDs from the factory (it was an option, not standard). Those Mustangs also use the D3S bulb for their headlights.

Odds are you've seen other vehicles, Mustangs included, with different color headlights than your own. Perhaps a bluer light or even purple. What this means is the vehicle in question has a hotter "burning" HID bulb. The higher the temperature of the HID, the closer it gets to the purple spectrum. For reference, below are the temperature rating of HIDs and what color they show:

• 3,000 Kelvin: Yellow
• 5,000 - 6,000 Kelvin: White
• 8,000 - 10,000 Kelvin: Blue-white
• 12,000 Kelvin: Purple
• 30,000 Kelvin: Pink

CAUTION: Certain colors/headlight configurators are illegal in some states. Be sure to check your local laws before changing your headlight color.

The H1 Series Bulbs are a single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. They are found in many of our 1994-2004 Mustang projector headlight upgrade kits.

The H3 Series Bulbs are a single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. Their unique feature is a cloth insulated wire coming off of the back of the bulb. They are found factory in 1987-1993 Mustang round fog lights and are featured in many of our 1986-2004 Mustang projector headlight upgrade kits.

The H10 Series Bulbs, also known as 9145 Series Bulbs, are a single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. They are uniquely identified by their 90-degree bent elbow connector. These bulbs are featured factory on the 2003-2004 Cobra Fog Lights, the 2005-2012 Mustang GT fog lights, the 2003 Mach 1, and our 2005 fog light upgrade kits.

For the 2005-2012 GTs, the fog lights are in the factory upper grille.

The H11 Series Bulbs are single filament bulb sealed in a halogen gas filled glass tube. These brawny bulbs are the latest development in 90-degree halogen bulb technology. They are featured factory on the 2005-2009 Mustang V6 Pony Package optional fog lights (located in the upper grille). They are also used on the2011-2012 GT/CS lower valance fog lights. Unfortunately, the grille fog lights for the 2013-2014 are Ford specific like the S550 fog lights.

The H13 Series Bulbs, also known as 9008 Series Bulbs, are dual filament bulbs featuring both high and low beam filaments in one halogen gas filled glass tube. These brawny bulbs are the latest development in halogen bulb technology. They are featured from the factory on the 2005-2012 Mustang headlights, including the GT500. They're also found on the 2010-2012 GT fog lights.

To find applications for these parts, check out our selection of Ford Mustang Lights.

If you are looking for LED/HID conversion or replacement bulbs, check out our selection of Mustang LED/HID Bulbs.

From 1979-1987, 1157 bulbs are in the tail lights.

Mustang tail lights from 1988-2012 use 3157A (amber) bulbs. Note: The Foxbody, SN95, and New Edge models (1979-2004) need a total of six bulbs to fully replace the tail lights.

The reverse lights in the 1988-2004 Mustangs are a clear, 3156 bulb. The S550 also uses the 3156 for their reverse lights, but are also found with 3157s.