What headlight bulb does a Ford Focus take in the UK?

For the Focus halogen headlamps version (2018-2023), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H1. Headlight bulbs changed between versions, so check the table for your registration year and headlight type.

Do all Focus versions use the same bulbs?

No. Auto Bulbs Direct lists 6 different sets for the Focus across registration years and headlight types (halogen, with or without daytime running lights, cornering lights). Match yours by registration year, and check the old bulb's base.

Ford Focus bulb numbers (UK)

For the Focus halogen headlamps version (2018-2023, 18 to 72 plates), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H1; front fog H8, front indicators 581 (PY21W), brake/tail 501 (W5W). Other versions are below - 6 in all.

Key takeaways

Focus halogen headlamps: dipped H7, main H1.
UK number and ECE code name the same bulb: 501 = W5W, 581 = PY21W, 380 = P21/5W, 382 = P21W.
Versions differ by registration year and headlight type - check the old bulb's base.

Focus halogen headlamps 2018-2023 (18 to 72 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H8
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	501 (W5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)

Focus halogen with DRLs 2010-2018 (60 to 67 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H15
Front fog	H11<br>H8
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	921 (W16W)

Focus halogen without DRLs 2010-2018 (60 to 67 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H11<br>H8
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	921 (W16W)

Focus halogen twin headlamp 2011 (11 plate)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H11
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	955 (W16W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Focus halogen twin headlamp 2007-2011 (57 to 60 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H11
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Focus halogen twin headlamp 2007-2008 (57 plate)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H11
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Versions as Auto Bulbs Direct names them, with UK registration years and plates. These are halogen-headlight cars unless stated; xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs or sealed units.

Bulbs for the Ford Focus

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Source: Auto Bulbs Direct's vehicle bulb finder, checked registration plate by registration plate. Bulbs can change with trim level and headlight type, so check the markings on the old bulb (printed on its base) before buying. UK numbers (501, 581, 380...) and ECE codes (W5W, PY21W, P21/5W...) name the same bulb.