Page 194 of 321
Replacing Front Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Front Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aero shield.
3. Remove the harness/bulb
assembly from the fog lamp by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Maintenance193
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 195 of 321
Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side marker lamp
assembly by gently prying the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
194Maintenance
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 196 of 321
Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side repeater by
prying it out from the bottom.
3. Hold the bulb holder and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Tail/Brake/Rear Fog/Backup Lamps and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the cargo door.
3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
Maintenance195
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 198 of 321
Replacing Rear Side Marker Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the cargo door.
3. Remove the side marker by
gently prying the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Maintenance197
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 199 of 321
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the lens assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Front Dome Lamp Bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the front dome lamp
bulb.
Install in reverse order.
198Maintenance
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 200 of 321
Replacing Rear Dome Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear dome lamp
bulbs.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Reading Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Maintenance199
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 201 of 321
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
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 illumination time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps H13
Turn lamp indicator (front) 3457NAK
Turn lamp indicator (rear) WY21W
Side marker lamp W5W LL
Side repeater lamp 194NA
Front fog lamp H11
Brake and tail lamps W21/5W
Backup lamp W21W
Rear fog lamp W21W
License plate lamp W5W LL
High-mount brake lamp LED
Dome lamps (front and rear) 211
Reading lamps W5W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
200Maintenance
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)
Page 318 of 321

Engine compartment -
opening ......................................175
Engine oil
checking and adding ......176–177
dipstick ....................................176
filter, specifications ................246
refill capacities ........................244
specifications ..........................244
Event data recording ..................10
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Fail safe cooling ........................180
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....112
Floor mats .................................147
Fluid capacities .........................244
Fog lamps ..............................71–72
Fuel
cap ...........................................115
capacity ...................................244
choosing the right fuel ...........113
filler funnel .............................114
filling your vehicle with fuel ..115
filter, specifications ........184, 246
fuel pump shut-off ..................151
octane rating ...................113, 243
quality ......................................113
running out of fuel .................114
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................112
Fuel and distance computer ......85
to empty indicator ....................85
trip distance ..............................85
trip/reset button .......................85
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV)...112
Fuses ..................................163–164G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............115
Gauges .........................................78
odometer ...................................85
trip odometer ............................85
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Headlamps ...........................70, 191
aiming ......................................189
bulb specifications ..................200
checking alignment ................189
flash to pass ..............................70
high beam .................................70
replacing bulbs .......................191
turning on and off ....................70
Head restraints .........................100
Heating ........................................94
Hood ..................................173, 175
I
Ignition ...............................109, 243
Illuminated visor mirror .............77
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................119
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................205
cluster ........................................79
J
Jack ............................................235
positioning ...............................235
storage .....................................235
Index317
2013 Transit Connect(tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA(fus)