Ford Contour Headlight Bulb Size

Ford Contour headlights use 9005 bulbs for high beam and 9006 bulbs for low beam, with each size serving distinct lighting functions. The replacement chart covers 1995 to 2000 model years and documents bulb size specifications across the vehicle production range.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

High Beam Headlight

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1995-2000	9005	HB3	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1995-2000	9006	HB4	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with P20d base. 12V, 65W.	9005	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with P22d base. 12V, 55W.	9006	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Ford Contour uses the 9005 bulb for high beam and the 9006 bulb for low beam across all model years from 1995-2000, making both types consistent throughout the vehicle's entire production run in those years.
The 9005 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 65W, conforming to the ANSI standard recognized in both the United States and Canada.
The 9006 is also a single-filament halogen bulb operating at 12V but draws 55W, placing it 10 watts below the 9005 used in the high beam position.
Although the 9005 and 9006 share a similar physical profile, they carry different base types. The 9005 uses a P20d base while the 9006 uses a P22d base, meaning the two bulbs are not interchangeable despite their outward resemblance.
The lower wattage of the 9006 in the low beam position is consistent with standard automotive lighting design, where low beams are aimed and shaped to reduce glare for oncoming traffic rather than maximizing output.
Single-filament construction in both bulb types means each serves only one lighting function, which is why the Ford Contour requires separate bulbs for high and low beam operation rather than a dual-filament unit.