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:
Turn signal lever
1 Right turn
2 Left turn
3 Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
4 Move and hold the lever
partway to signal ...
Drive Belt
WARNING: When the engine is running,
keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the moving fan and drive belts.
Make sure the drive belt tension is correct. If the belt is too loose, insuff ...
Aux input socket
The 3.5mm AUX socket allows additional
equipment (e.g. personal stereos MP3 player,
hand-held navigation unit, etc.) to be
connected to the audio system.
The auxiliary power socket, situated next ...