Ford Explorer Quiz
Maintenance

Bulb Replacement

In this manual: Maintenance
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Use the correct bulb. Refer to the Bulb Specification Chart. Install in the reverse order of removal, unless otherwise specified.

Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Lamp

  1. Turn off all lamps and the ignition.
  2. Use a suitable tool, such as a screwdriver, to carefully remove the access cover.
  3. Remove the side cover.
  4. Remove the screw that secures the lamp assembly.
  5. Carefully remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle.
  6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
  7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

A - Rear turn signal.

B - Back-up lamp.

LED Lamps

LED lamps are not serviceable. Contact an authorized dealer if they do not operate.

The following lamps are LED type:

  • Low beam headlamp.
  • High beam headlamp.
  • Front turn signal lamp.
  • Side turn signal lamp.
  • Daytime running lamps.
  • Front fog lamps (if equipped).
  • Brake and tail lamp.
  • Rear side marker lamp.
  • Rear fog lamps (if equipped).
  • Front side marker lamps.
  • Front signature lamps.
  • Center high-mounted stop lamp.

License plate lamp

  1. Use a suitable tool, such as a screwdriver, to carefully remove the lamp.
  2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
  3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

Test yourself

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