Ford Explorer: Maintenance / Changing a Bulb

WARNING: Switch the lamps and the ignition off. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Bulbs can become hot. Let the bulb cool down before removing it. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Use the correct specification bulb. See Bulb Specification Chart. Install in the reverse order unless otherwise stated.

Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp

1. Switch all of the lamps and the ignition off.
2. Use a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, to carefully remove the access cover.
3. Remove the side cover.
4. Remove the screw that secures the lamp assembly.
5. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

A - Rear direction indicator.

B - Reverse lamp.

LED Lamps

LED lamps are not serviceable items. See an authorized dealer if they fail.

The following lamps are LED:

• Headlamp low beam.
• Headlamp high beam.
• Front direction indicator.
• Side direction indicator.
• Daytime running lamps.
• Front fog lamps (if equipped).
• Brake and rear lamp.
• Rear side marker lamp.
• Rear fog lamps (if equipped).
• Front side marker lamps.
• Front signature lamps.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.

License Plate Lamp

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