
6. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
7. Carefully pull the bulb out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
8. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
9. Replace the lamp assembly and
install all three retainer bolts on the
lamp assembly.
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup
lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly,
one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assembly screws.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling
the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket. DO NOT TIP THE
LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and snap in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the
lamp assembly with two screws.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise.
High-mount brakelamp
To change the high-mount
brakelamp bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding
the lamp assembly in place.
2. Pull the lamp assembly straight
out.
3. Remove the wire harness.
4. Depress the four tabs that hold
the light assembly on, one at a time,
and pull the black bulb carrier away
from the lamp.
5. Pull the old bulb out and replace
with the new bulb.
6. Snap the black bulb carrier into
the lamp assembly.
7. Replace the wire harness.
8. Replace the lamp assembly.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulb
The license plate bulbs are located in the license plate housing assembly
on the liftgate. To change the license plate bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the license lamp screw
from the assembly.
3. Pull the lamp down and twist the
bulb socket counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp.
4. Pull out the old bulb and push in
the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw.
Approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulb removal (if equipped)
To change the bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then fold
the mirror forward.
2. Remove the torx screw on the
bottom of the turn signal lens using
a T-10 torx driver.
3. Pull the turn signal lens down to
remove it from the mirror assembly.
4. Disconnect the bulb assembly
from the lens.
5. Remove and replace the bulb.
6. Reverse the order to reassemble lamp and lens.
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Approach lamp bulb removal (if equipped)
To change the bulbs:
1. Make sure that all the doors are
closed and the interior lights have
automatically turned off or the
opposite mirror approach lamp has
turned off.
2. With a small flat tipped
screwdriver, insert the tip into the
approach light module slot located
on the outboard corner of the lens
to release the clip.
3. While holding the clip in the release position, pull the approach light
module down.
4. Remove the two wires from the module and replace the module with a
new one.
5. Reverse the order to reassemble the approach light module.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................259
Accessory delay ........................121
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........189–190, 194
and child safety seats ............191
description ......................190, 194
disposal ....................................197
driver air bag ..................192, 195
indicator light .................193, 197
operation .........................192, 195
passenger air bag ...........192, 195
Air cleaner filter ...............349–350
Air conditioning ..........................96
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ..............................100
Air suspension ...........................262
description ..............................262
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................329
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................259–260
Armrests ....................................163
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 28, 33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................269
fluid, adding ............................346
fluid, checking ........................346
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
fluid, specification ..................356
Auxiliary power point ...............118
Axle
lubricant specifications ..353, 356
refill capacities ........................351
B
Battery .......................................327acid, treating emergencies .....327
jumping a disabled battery ....298
maintenance-free ....................327
replacement, specifications ...350
servicing ..................................327
BeltMinder .................................185
Brakes ........................................259
anti-lock ...........................259–260
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............260
fluid, checking and adding ....346
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
fluid, specifications .........353, 356
lubricant specifications ..353, 356
parking ....................................261
shift interlock ..........................268
Bulbs ..........................................106
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....351
CD-single premium ...............18, 28
Cell phone use ..........................145
Certification Label ....................358
Changing a tire .........................220
Child safety restraints ..............198
child safety belts ....................198
Child safety seats ......................201
in front seat ............................202
in rear seat ......................202, 205
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............316
instrument panel ....................318
interior .....................................318
plastic parts ............................317
safety belts ..............................318
washing ....................................315
waxing .....................................315
wheels ......................................316
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recommendations ...................326
refill capacities ........................351
specifications ..................353, 356
Exhaust fumes ..........................258
F
Fail safe cooling ........................334
Floor mats .................................146
Fluid capacities .........................351
Foglamps ...................................102
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......275
control trac .............................275
description ..............................276
driving off road .......................278
electronic shift ........................277
indicator light .........................275
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................264
Fuel ............................................335
calculating fuel economy ......137,
339
cap ...........................................337
capacity ...................................351
choosing the right fuel ...........338
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................342
detergent in fuel .....................339
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................335, 337, 340
filter, specifications ........339, 350
fuel pump shut-off switch .....287
improving fuel economy ........339
octane rating ...................338, 356
quality ......................................339
running out of fuel .................339
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................335
Fuses ..................................288, 290G
Garage Door Opener (see
Homelink wireless control
system) ......................................128
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............337
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ..........................339
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................287
Headlamps .................................102
aiming ......................................104
autolamp system .....................102
bulb specifications ..................107
daytime running lights ...........103
flash to pass ............................103
high beam ...............................103
replacing bulbs .......................108
turning on and off ..................102
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........92, 96
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................128
Hood ..........................................322
I
Ignition ...............................255, 356
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) .............................201
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................344
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................318
cluster ........................................10
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lighting up panel and
interior .....................................104
J
Jack ............................................220
positioning ...............................220
storage .....................................220
Jump-starting your vehicle ......298
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......156
Keys ...................................157–159
positions of the ignition .........255
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................102
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................107
daytime running light .............103
fog lamps .................................102
headlamps ...............................102
headlamps, flash to pass ........103
instrument panel, dimming ...104
interior lamps .........105–106, 108
replacing bulbs .......106, 108–111
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................105
Liftgate ..............................146, 150
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........260
Limited-slip axle .......................264
Load limits .................................241
Loading instructions .................247Locks
childproof ................................149
doors ........................................148
Lubricant specifications ...353, 356
Lug nuts ....................................227
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Message center .........................134
english/metric button .............139
system check button ..............140
warning messages ...................140
Mirrors ...............................116, 121
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................121
fold away .................................123
heated ......................................122
programmable memory ..151, 165
signal .......................................122
Moon roof ..................................117
Motorcraft parts ................339, 350
N
Navigation system .......................56
quick start .................................61
radio functions ..........................62
setting the clock .......................89
O
Octane rating ............................338
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................324
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................151
Parking brake ............................261
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