Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 16

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.

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 brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.

Function

Number of bulbs

Trade number

Headlamps (high and
low beams)

2

H13

Park/turn lamps
(front)

2

3457A (amber)

Side marker (front)

2

194

Rear
stop/tail/sidemarker

2

3157K / 4157K

Backup lamp

2

921

Fog lamp (front)

2

PS24WFF

Center High-mount
stop lamp

5

W5WL

Rear license plate
lamp

2

168

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer

Replacing interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs

1. Make sure that 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

1. Make sure that 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.

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5. Carefully pull the bulb out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.

Replacing front sidemarker bulbs

For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs

The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assembly screws.

2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.

3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to
expose the bulb socket.

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.

5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.

7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with
two screws.

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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.

2. Depress the lever and carefully
pry the license plate lamp assembly
(located above the license plate)
from the liftgate.

3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.

4. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and push in the new bulb.

5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.

6. To install, carefully press the
lamp assembly into liftgate.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

To remove the lamp assembly:

1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
liftgate.

2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.

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