Notices
Aerostar Ford Aerostar

95 headlight replacement bulb

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:37 PM
  #1  
ftv37's Avatar
ftv37
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Eastern Oregon
Lightbulb 95 headlight replacement bulb

Hello All, what is the brightest bulb I can put in it without burning up the switch,or installing a relay kit.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:57 PM
  #2  
96_4wdr's Avatar
96_4wdr
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5,720
Likes: 5
From: Washington state
even the stock OEM halogen bulb will over time melt and burn out the headlight switch and/or dimmer switch

best to put in the relay if one drives with the headlights much.
1/2 hr job.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:03 PM
  #3  
xlt4wd90's Avatar
xlt4wd90
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 7,013
Likes: 205
From: SoCal
Club FTE Silver Member

The Sylvania Xtravision series use the highest wattage (55/65) filaments that are legal. They will give you better illumination under normal conditions. (Foggy conditions will require yellow or amber fog lights.) They will put even more strain on the stock wiring, so relays are a must.

You can easily find higher power bulbs that draw 80 or 100 watts, but there is a good chance that they will melt your plastic housing.

Whatever you choose, you should avoid those bulbs that have been dipped in blue paint to alter their colors; they are not legal, and provide very poor illumination.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:44 PM
  #4  
VanGo's Avatar
VanGo
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
From: Wichita
Don't buy from these guys. One of my Yellow SuperBright ION bulbs burned out in just over a year and they wouldn't replace it because the warranty ran out. I ended up putting my 12 year old bulbs back in and they are still going strong. EuroLights.com - True High Performance Lighting. Here's a good source for a relay kit Catalog
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mofoco1
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Oct 13, 2017 12:29 PM
GORDEN1234
2015 - 2020 F150
6
Mar 6, 2017 08:13 PM
cullenkyla
2015 - 2020 F150
0
Sep 17, 2016 05:43 PM
jc8825
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
11
Aug 8, 2010 07:38 PM
oggjay
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Dec 26, 2004 10:31 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:08 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE