For 1996 Explorer Second generation Ford recommends to use: H1 12V 55W P14.5s, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H4 12V 60, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, and P21. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreAdditional high beam headlamp
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) H1 12V 55W P14.5s
expand_moreFront direction indicator
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
expand_moreHigh beam
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) H4 12V 60
expand_moreLow beam
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) H4 12V 60
expand_moreParking light
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
expand_moreSide direction indicator
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
expand_moreInterior light
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreBack-up lamp
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreLicense plate light
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear direction indicator
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreRear fog lamp
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreStop lamp
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) P21
expand_moreTail light
4.0 V6 4WD (1995.3–2001.12) P21

Servicing your Ford use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Ford Explorer user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Explorer service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1996 Ford Explorer you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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