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:
Rear Window Defogger
REAR (Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off after about
10 minutes. It can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSO ...
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)
■ Wireless remote co ...
Cleaning the plastic trim
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays
or cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning agents containing solvents cause
the surface to become ...