Ford Escape: Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling it
straight out.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
WARNING: Handle a
halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
6. Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb clockwise to install.
- Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
- Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
- Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs
- Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
- Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
- Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
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 and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light bright ...
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
5. Ca ...
See also:
Lights
Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
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Cornering ...
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
in your vehicle is electronically controlled to
produce maximum power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmissi ...
Transfer Case
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant
and when to change it. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. ...
