
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front parking lamps.
• Front side marker lamps.
• Front direction indicators.
• Side direction indicators.
• Brake and rear lamps.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
• Rear direction indicators.
• Reversing lamps.
License Plate Lamp
1. Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off. 2. Remove the screws that secure the
lamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING: Do not start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. This can
cause damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty and can result in
serious injury.
When changing the air filter element, use
only the air filter element listed. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
293).
For vehicles with EcoBoost engines, when
servicing the air cleaner, it is important that
no foreign material enters the air induction
system. The engine and turbocharger are
susceptible to damage from even small
particles.
Change the air filter element at the correct
interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 442).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. Resulting component damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
To replace the air filter element do the
following:
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
The specified replacement bulbs are in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T.
(Department of Transportation) for North
America to affirm 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. Trade number
Function
D3S
Headlamp (high intensity discharge) Low
and High 1
LED
Side marker - front 1
LED
Park lamp - front 1
7444NA
Turn lamp - front 1
LED
Signal indicator mirror lamp
LED
Approach lamp
LED
Tail and brake lamp 1
LED
Turn lamp - rear 1
LED
Backup lamp 1
W5W
License plate lamp
LED
High-mount brake lamp 1
W5W
Interior lamps
1 To replace these lamps, see an authorized dealer.
Note: To replace instrument panel lights, see an authorized dealer.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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Breaking-In.....................................................207
Bulb Specification Chart...........................307
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................298
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 301
Specifications..................................................... 299
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................302
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 306
Specifications..................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications................293
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Catalytic Converter
......................................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 252
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........252
LED Lamps........................................................... 253
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Fuses....................................................................... 232
Changing a Road Wheel............................287 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 287
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 288
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248 Battery Management System...................... 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 251
Checking MyKey System Status...............53 MyKey Distance..................................................... 53
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 53
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 53
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34 Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Cleaning Products
.......................................255
Materials............................................................... 255
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................255 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 256
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 256
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 256
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 256
Underbody........................................................... 256
Under Hood......................................................... 256
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Mirrors.................................................................... 258
Cleaning the Wheels..................................260
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................257
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate.............................................................391 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................393
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........391
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 391
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........393
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 391
Setting the Temperature................................. 391
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................391
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 391
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 392
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