2023 FORD EXPLORER bulb

ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,have the aim of the headlamp beamchecked by an authorized dealer.
8 ft (2.4 m)A
Ground to the center of theheadlamp high beam bulbB
25 ft (7.6 m)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park your vehicle on level groundapproximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wallor screen.
2.Measure the distance from the groundto the center of the headlamp beambulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m) longhorizontal reference line on the wall orscreen at this height.
Note:There may be an identifying mark onthe lens to help you locate the center lineof the headlamp beam bulb.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Switch on the low beam headlampsand open the hood.
4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the beam pattern.If the top edge of the flat zone of highintensity light is not on the horizontalreference line, adjust the aim of theheadlamp beam.
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Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
2.Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3.Remove the wiper blade.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
CHANGING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
You can improve poor wiper quality bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.
Replace the wiper blades at least annuallyfor optimum performance.
1.Lift the wiper arm.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNING: Switch the lamps andthe ignition off. Failure to do so couldresult in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Bulbs can become hot.Let the bulb cool down before removingit. Failure to do so could result inpersonal injury.
Use the correct specification bulb. SeeBulb Specification Chart (page 412).Install in the reverse order unless otherwisestated.
Rear Direction Indicator andReversing Lamp
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully remove theaccess cover.
3.Remove the side cover.
4.Remove the screw that secures thelamp assembly.
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5.Gently pull the lamp assembly awayfrom the vehicle.
6.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
7.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Rear direction indicator.A
Reverse lamp.B
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. Seean authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
•Headlamp low beam.
•Headlamp high beam.
•Front direction indicator.
•Side direction indicator.
•Daytime running lamps.
•Front fog lamps (if equipped).
•Brake and rear lamp.
•Rear side marker lamp.
•Rear fog lamps (if equipped).
•Front side marker lamps.
•Front signature lamps.
•Central high mounted brake lamp.
License Plate Lamp
1.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully remove thelamp.
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
3.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
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Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized D.O.T. markingfor North America to make sure they havethe proper lamp performance, lightbrightness, light pattern and safe visibility.The correct bulbs will not damage thelamp assembly or void the lamp assemblywarranty and will provide quality bulbillumination time.
Exterior Lamps
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LED.LED.Front side marker lamps.
LED.LED.Front signature lamps.
LED.LED.Front direction indicator.
LED.LED.Daytime running lamps.
LED.LED.Headlamp low beam.
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Automatic Transmission............................197Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................328Auto-Start-Stop............................................176Autowipers.......................................................83Auxiliary Power Points................................164
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..................329See: Changing the 12V Battery - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................332Blind Spot Information System.............259BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..........259Body Styling Kits.........................................346Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........315Booster Seats..................................................33Brake Fluid Check........................................328Brakes...............................................................210General Information..........................................210Breaking-In....................................................288Bulb Specification Chart............................412
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Canceling the Set Speed..........................240Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................384Capacities and Specifications -3.0L.................................................................391Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L,Gasoline.......................................................398Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............405Capacities and Specifications................378Cargo Nets......................................................276Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................340Catalytic Converter......................................193Changing a Bulb...........................................337Changing a Fuse............................................313Changing a Road Wheel...........................370Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............329
Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV).............................332Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................321Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.0L.................................................................322Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.3L.................................................................323Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........336Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........337Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................418Charging a Wireless Device......................166Checking MyKey System Status..............66Checking the Wiper Blades.....................336Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................43Child Restraint Positioning.........................35Child Safety......................................................23General Information............................................23Child Safety Locks.........................................36Cleaning Leather Seats.............................343Cleaning Products.......................................339Cleaning the Engine.....................................341Cleaning the Exterior.................................340Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................343Cleaning the Interior...................................342Cleaning the Wheels..................................344Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................342Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........162Climate............................................................445Climate Control..............................................137Cold Weather Precautions.......................288Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............295Connected Vehicle.......................................414Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................414Connected Vehicle Data...............................17Connected Vehicle Limitations...............414Connected Vehicle Requirements.........414Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem.............................415Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................416
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