
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
lamps2 3157K or 4157K
Backup lamp 2 921
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.
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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.
Replacing the high-mount brake lamp
To change the high-mount brake
lamp 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. Press 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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filter, specifications ........329, 357
recommendations ...................329
refill capacities ........................358
specifications ..........................358
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................240
F
Fail safe cooling ........................336
Fleet MyKey programming ......113
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....338
Floor mats .........................104–105
Fluid capacities .........................358
Fog lamps ....................................69
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......267
control trac .............................267
description ..............................268
driving off road .......................270
indicator light .........................267
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................253
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ......................22, 30, 345
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................358
choosing the right fuel ...........342
detergent in fuel .....................343
filler funnel .............................343
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................338, 340, 345
filter, specifications ........337, 357
fuel pump shut-off switch .....281
improving fuel economy ........345
octane rating ...........342, 363–364
quality ......................................343
running out of fuel .........299, 343safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................338, 342
Fuses ..................................282–283
G
Garage door opener ....................98
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................345
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................280
Headlamps ...................................69
aiming ........................................71
autolamp system .......................69
bulb specifications ....................75
daytime running lights .............70
flash to pass ..............................70
high beam .................................70
replacing bulbs .........................76
turning on and off ....................69
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................58–59
Hood ..........................................323
I
Ignition .......................236, 363–364
Illuminated visor mirror .............82
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................184
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................350
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................317
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
J
Jack ............................................290
positioning ...............................290
storage .....................................290
Jump-starting your vehicle ......300
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................128
locking and unlocking doors ..129
programming entry code .......128
Keys ...................................112, 131
positions of the ignition .........236
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
fog lamps ...................................69
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps .....................73, 75
replacing bulbs ...................76, 78
LATCH anchors .........................188
Liftgate ......................105, 109, 124
Lights, warning and indicator ....12anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........244
Limited-slip axle .......................252
Loading instructions .................228
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................122
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................298
Lumbar support, seats .............141
M
Message center .....................19, 28
english/metric button .........24, 34
system check button ................34
warning messages ...............24, 34
Mirrors ...................................89–90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................89
fold away ...................................90
heated ........................................91
programmable memory ..........125
signal .........................................91
Moon roof ....................................97
Motorcraftparts ..............321, 357
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................57
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................327
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