2023 FORD F150 Owners Manual

EXTERIOR BULBS
EXTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATIONCHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked 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.
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
16912Central high mounted stop lamp.
LEDLEDCentral high mounted cargo lamp.Vehicles with cargo box.
LEDLEDDaytime running lamp (XLT optional,Lariat, Platinum, King Ranch, Limited,Raptor).
55H11Daytime running lamp (XLT optional,XL).
LEDLEDFront turn signal and parking lamp(XLT optional, Lariat, Platinum, KingRanch, Limited).
21/54257NAFront turn signal and parking lamp(XLT optional, XL).
LEDLEDFront fog lamp (XLT optional, Lariat,Platinum, King Ranch, Limited,Raptor).
559140Front fog lamp (XL and XLT optional).
LEDLEDFront side marker lamp (Lariatoptional, Platinum, King Ranch,Limited).
5W5WFront side marker lamp (Lariatoptional, XL, XLT).
LEDLEDHeadlamp (XLT optional, Lariat, Plat-inum, King Ranch, Limited).
55H11Headlamp low beam (XLT optional,XL).
659005Headlamp high beam (XLT optional,XL).
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Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
5W5WLicense plate lamp.
LEDLEDPuddle lamp.
LEDLEDRear cargo box lamp.
21WTY21WRear turn signal (XL optional).
21/7WT21W/7WRear lamp, stop lamp (XL optional).
21/7WT21W/7WRear lamp, stop lamp, rear turn signaland rear side marker lamp (XLoptional, XLT).
21WT21WReversing lamp (XL optional).
LEDLEDReversing lamp (XL optional, XLT).
LEDLEDSide turn signal lamp.
LEDLEDTaillamp-all functions (Lariat, Plat-inum, King Ranch, Limited, Raptor).
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. Have your vehicle checked if they fail.
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REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Open the tailgate to access the rearlamp assemblies.
3.Remove the two bolts from the taillamp assembly. Then, carefully pull thelamp assembly from the tailgate pillarby releasing the two retaining tabs.
4.Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A HEADLAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
Accessing the Halogen High Beamand Low Beam Bulbs
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back towards thetire to gain access to the bulbs.
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Replacing the Halogen High Beamand Low Beam Bulbs
Low beam headlamp bulb.A.
Turn signal lamp bulb.B.
High beam headlamp bulb.C.
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.For the high beam and low beam bulbs,remove the rubber cap to access thebulbs.
3.Remove the bulb holder from the lampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise and pulling it straightout.
4.Disconnect the bulb from the electricalconnector.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’s reach.Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base anddo not touch the glass. The oil from yourhand could cause the bulb to break the nexttime the headlamps are operated.
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Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched,clean it with rubbing alcohol beforeinstalling it.
CHANGING A FRONT TURNSIGNAL LAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back toward thetire to gain access to the bulb.
Low beam headlamp bulb.A.
Turn signal lamp bulb.B.
High beam headlamp bulb.C.
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1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Remove the bulb holder from the lampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise and pulling it straightout.
3.Disconnect the bulb from the electricalconnector.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP BULB
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back toward thetire to gain access to the bulb.
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4.Remove the bulb holder from the lampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise and pulling it straightout.
5.Disconnect the bulb from the electricalconnector.
6.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A FRONT FOG LAMPBULB (If Equipped)
1.Make sure the fog lamps are off.
2.Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the fog lamp bulb.
3.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it from the fog lamp.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A REAR LAMP BULB
Turn signal bulb.A
Reversing lamp bulb.B
Rear and stop lamp bulb.C
1.Remove the rear lamp assembly.
2.Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove it fromthe rear lamp assembly.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
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CHANGING A STOPLAMP BULB
Turn signal bulb.A
Reversing lamp bulb.B
Rear and stop lamp bulb.C
1.Remove the rear lamp assembly. SeeRemoving a Rear Lamp Assembly(page 519).
2.Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove it fromthe rear lamp assembly.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A REAR TURN SIGNALLAMP BULB
Turn signal bulb.A
Reversing lamp bulb.B
Rear and stop lamp bulb.C
1.Remove the rear lamp assembly. SeeRemoving a Rear Lamp Assembly(page 519).
2.Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove it fromthe rear lamp assembly.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
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