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1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to
ground
• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp (indicated
by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light from that lamp
hits the wall.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge towards the
right. If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge
is at the same height as the horizontal reference line.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use a Phillips
#2 screwdriver to turn the adjuster
either counterclockwise (to adjust
down) or clockwise (to adjust up)
aligning the upper edge of the light
pattern up to the horizontal line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Front row map lamps (if equipped)
To turn on the map lamps, press the
outer edge of the clear lens. The
front row map lamp lights when:
• any door is opened.
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on.
• the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is off.
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when:
• any door is opened,
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on, and
• any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
The map lamps are activated by pressing the controls on either side of
the lens.
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Second row map lamps (if equipped)
The second row map lamps are
located in the headliner above the
second row seats.
The second row map lamp lights
when:
• any door is opened,
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on, and
• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.
Press the controls to activate the lamps.
Rear cargo lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
• any door is opened, and the
switch is in the middle position.
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on.
• any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and ignition is off
(and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the accessory or on position, the rear dome lamp
can be turned on or off by sliding the control.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The system will not turn off the
parking lamps if they are on.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
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condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps
(low and high-beam) 2 H13/9008
Front sidemarker 2 194
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157 A
Fog lamps 2 9145
Front row map lamps 2 W5W
Front row map/dome lamps 3 578
Rear cargo lamp 1 578
2nd row reading lamp 2 W5W
Turn/tail/brake/sidemarker
lamps 2 3157K or 4157K
Backup lamp 2 921
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Approach/mirror turn
signal lamps (if equipped) 2 906
Mirror approach
lamps – non turn signal
(if equipped) 2 *See your dealer
License lamp 2 168
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on
rail system (SOR) 2 A6224PF
High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
* To obtain replacement approach lamp assembly bulbs, see your
authorized dealer and reference Ford part no. 2L1Z–13B374–BB for the
passenger side mirror and 2L1Z–13B375–BB for the driver side mirror.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the two headlamp assembly
retainer bolts.
4. Slide headlamp assembly forward
and off the retaining tab to expose
the back of the bulb and electrical
connector.
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5. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
6. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling it
straight out.
WARNING: 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.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb
clockwise to install.
8. Connect the electrical connector.
9. Install the headlamp assembly and secure with two retainer bolts.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the two headlamp assembly
retainer bolts.
4. Slide headlamp assembly forward
and off the retaining tab to expose
the back of the headlamp assembly.
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5. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
6. Carefully pull the bulb out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
8. Install the headlamp assembly
and secure with two retainer bolts.
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 torx 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 torx screws.
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Replacing the 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. Disconnect 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. Connect the wire harness.
8. Install the lamp assembly with
two screws.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. From underneath the vehicle,
rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp assembly.
2. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
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