2012 Ford explorer limited

[Barcode27]

I put LED headlights in my 2012 Ford explorer limited and it did not help much what other headlights do you guys recommend getting I can't see at night

 

[peterk9]

Several members have installed HID lights which really isn't legal for on-road use. The main issue is that the headlight housing isn't designed for either HID or LED. It was designed to work with the OEM halogen bulbs. To do a proper conversion you have to do a complete headlight retrofit which isn't cheap and that is why many took the short-cut to the HID plug & play kits.
There are also threads on upgrading the bulbs with non LED or HID bulbs.

Explorer Sports 2015 Headlight Upgrade

After taking my explorer for a spin on 4000 mile track which involved driving in the night on I80 WY, ID and then the horribly dark forests of Mt. Shasta while driving to Reno, I realized that the Stock Headlights were no match to my earlier vehicles. I didn't want any customization HID done to...

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Best halogen headlight bulbs, 9005 or 9011?

Sorry for not coming here more often. I'v been quite sick. Looking for best light output halogen headlight bulbs replacement. NOt interested LED or HID at the moment. SYLVANIA SilverStar zXe or Philips 9005 CrystalVision Ultra? Or something else wit most light output?

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BTW, there are multiple threads on the HID upgrades. You can use the 'Search' feature to find them.

Peter

 

[Barcode27]

Several members have installed HID lights which really isn't legal for on-road use. The main issue is that the headlight housing isn't designed for either HID or LED. It was designed to work with the OEM halogen bulbs. To do a proper conversion you have to do a complete headlight retrofit which isn't cheap and that is why many took the short-cut to the HID plug & play kits.

Peter

I understand that but the regular bulbs are not bright enough at all

 

[Whtsituya]

I put LED headlights in my 2012 Ford explorer limited and it did not help much what other headlights do you guys recommend getting I can't see at night

Check the aim of your lights. I bought a used 2013 Explorer and was very disappointed with the headlights. I replaced the bulbs with high quality bulbs and still wasn't happy. Then took a good look at the aim. I adjusted the aim with marks against my garage door, raising them a bit. It didn't fix a Ford defect completely,[ Ford really screwed up on the headlights on those year Explorers], but made my night driving much easier. I've never been "flashed" by oncoming drivers either, even in smaller cars. Just make small adjustments.

 

[peterk9]

I understand that but the regular bulbs are not bright enough at all

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[Whtsituya]

I added links to my post

Maybe it's not the bulbs. Check voltage at the bulb receptacle. Check for corrosion.

 

[Barcode27]

I added links to my post

I added links to my post

Maybe it's not the bulbs. Check voltage at the bulb receptacle. Check for corrosion.

I don't see the links

 

[peterk9]

They are there. I just checked my post. Did you refresh your screen or get out of the thread and back in?

 

[Skuube]

I got myself a pair of the LASFIT 6000k on mine and MAN they are sooo much brighter than the stock halogens. I also got the same bulb type for fog lights too. Check em out here.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081BDS6RC/?tag=serious-20

 

[peterk9]

I got myself a pair of the LASFIT 6000k on mine and MAN they are sooo much brighter than the stock halogens. I also got the same bulb type for fog lights too. Check em out here.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081BDS6RC/?tag=serious-20

Welcome to the Forum.
So it looks like you've turned your 'fog' lights into 'driving' lights if they have the same brightness.

Peter