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Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) bulb size chart
Data for US-market versions with halogen headlights. Positions not listed are ones we couldn’t confirm: check your owner’s manual or the old bulb.
⚡ The best H13 bulbs for your Ford Focus 2nd gen (US)
Stock checked on October 6, 2026
H13 bulbs for the Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) low beams
SYLVANIA H13 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb, High or Low Beam, 2 Bulbs
SEALIGHT H13 Bulb compatible 9008, 50000LM 6500K White Light, 1:1 Design with 13000RPM Cooling Fan, IP67…
SEALIGHT H13 Bulbs, 120,000LM 17X Brightness, 9008 H13 6500K White, IP68 Waterproof 80000Hrs Lifespan, 5X…
H13 Light Bulbs, 8X Ultra Brightness 60,000LM h13/9008 Lights, 6500K Cool White Bulbs, Real 1:1 Mini Size…
SEALIGHT H13 Bulbs, 70000LM 800% Brighter 6500K Cool White H13 Bulbs with Fan, 70000H Lifespan, IP68…
SEALIGHT H13 9008 Light Bulb, 70,000LM Super Brighter, 6500K Cool White H13 Off Road Light, Pack of 2
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How to check which bulb your car takes
The Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) was built from 2008–2011. If your car is from those years, the bulbs in the chart are for US-market versions with halogen headlights. Before you buy, double-check one of these three ways:
- Owner’s manual: the maintenance or “bulb replacement” section has the official chart with every bulb.
- The old bulb: the size (9005, H11, 194…) is stamped on the metal base or the plastic housing.
- The headlight: many headlight assemblies have a label on the back listing the bulb for each light.
Watch out for refreshes: some models change headlights mid-generation. If your car is from a changeover year, check the old bulb.
Still not sure? Our guide on how to find out which bulb your car takes covers the other methods and the most common pitfalls, and the complete car bulb guide brings everything together.
How to replace the Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) low beam bulb
- Turn the car off, remove the key and let the headlight cool for a few minutes: a halogen bulb that was just on is very hot.
- Open the hood and find the back of the headlight assembly. The low beam is usually behind a round rubber or plastic cap.
- Unplug the electrical connector by pulling on the plug (not the wires), then release the clip or twist the bulb to remove it, depending on the model.
- Install the new bulb without touching the glass with your fingers: skin oils create hot spots and shorten its life. Use gloves or a clean cloth.
- Reinstall the clip, connector and cap, and check that the light works before closing the hood.
- Always replace them in pairs: if one has burned out, the other isn’t far behind, and both will shine the same.
If it is your first time, our step-by-step low-beam replacement guide goes into more detail: the differences between bulb bases and when to let a shop handle it.
⚠️ On some cars you need to remove the battery, the washer fluid reservoir or pull back the wheel well liner to reach the headlight. If you can’t see the rear cap, check the owner’s manual.
Can you put LED bulbs in the Ford Focus 2nd gen (US)?
For the low and high beams, LED retrofit bulbs installed in a headlight housing designed for halogen bulbs are not DOT / FMVSS 108 compliant for on-road use in the US, even when the packaging says “DOT approved”. A halogen reflector or projector isn’t built for an LED light source, so the beam pattern can scatter and glare oncoming drivers, and it may cause dashboard warnings or problems at a state inspection. We explain the rules in more depth in our guide on whether LED headlight bulbs are street legal.
If you want more light without the hassle, high-performance halogen bulbs (up to +100% to +200% brighter) are street legal and fit any headlight.
Other cars with a H13 low beam bulb
These cars use the same low beam bulb, so the exact same bulbs fit them:
- FordF-150 12th gen 2009–2014
- JeepWrangler JK 2007–2018
- Ram1500 4th gen (DS) 2009–2012
- DodgeChallenger LC 2008–2014
- ChevroletCruze 1st gen 2011–2015
- FordEscape 2nd gen 2008–2012
- FordExplorer 4th gen 2006–2010
- FordF-150 11th gen 2004–2008
- JeepGladiator JT 2020–2024
- DodgeGrand Caravan 5th gen 2008–2010
- FordMustang S197 2005–2012
- DodgeRam 1500 3rd gen 2006–2008
- JeepWrangler JL 2018–2024
More Ford models
- F-150 12th gen 2009–2014
- F-150 13th gen 2015–2020
- Edge 1st gen 2007–2010
- Edge 1st gen facelift 2011–2014
- Edge 2nd gen 2015–2018
- Escape 2nd gen 2008–2012
- Escape 3rd gen 2013–2019
- Explorer 4th gen 2006–2010
- Explorer 5th gen 2011–2015
- F-150 11th gen 2004–2008
- F-150 14th gen 2021–2023
- Focus 3rd gen 2012–2018
- Fusion 2nd gen 2013–2020
- Mustang S197 2005–2012
- Mustang S550 facelift 2018–2023
- Ranger 2nd gen facelift 2001–2011
- Ranger P375 2019–2023
Frequently asked questions
What size low beam bulb does the Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) take?
The Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) (2008–2011) takes a H13 bulb for the low beam headlights on trims with halogen headlights.
What about the high beam?
For the high beam headlights, the Ford Focus 2nd gen (US) takes a H13.
Should I replace headlight bulbs in pairs?
Yes, it’s recommended. Both low beam bulbs get the same use, so if one burns out the other won’t last much longer. Replacing them together keeps one headlight from being brighter than the other and restores the original light output.
Is it legal to put LED headlight bulbs in the Ford Focus 2nd gen (US)?
Not in the headlights, if they were designed for halogen bulbs: LED retrofit bulbs in halogen housings are not DOT / FMVSS 108 compliant for on-road use. LED bulbs are common and fine for turn signals, parking, license plate and dome lights, as long as they keep the right color.