Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 73

3. Switch on the low beam headlamps

and open the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will observe

a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam.

5. Use a suitable tool, for example a

screwdriver or socket wrench, to turn
the adjuster clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the vertical
aim of the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.

6. Close the hood and switch off the

lamps.

REMOVING A HEADLAMP

To gain access to the headlamp securing
bolts and to remove the headlamp
assembly, you must first remove the front
fascia and front bumper assemblies. We
recommend you see an authorized dealer.

CHANGING A BULB

WARNINGS

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

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 (page 299).
Install in the reverse order unless otherwise
stated.

Headlamp

Headlamp high beam.

A

Front direction indicator.

B

Front Direction Indicator

1.

Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise

and remove it.

4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

Headlamp High Beam

Halogen Bulb

1.

Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.

2. Carefully remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise

and remove it.

Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.

Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.

LED Bulb (If Equipped)

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

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
screw covers.

3. Remove the retaining bolts from the

lamp assembly.

4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away

from the vehicle.

5. Release the wire from the securing clip.

6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise

and remove it.

7.

Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.

Reverse lamp.

A

Rear direction indicator.

B

LED Lamps

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

The following lamps are LED:
•

Front fog lamps

•

Front side marker lamps.

•

Front signature lamps.

•

Daytime running lamps.

•

Headlamp high beam (If equipped).

•

Headlamp low beam.

•

Side direction indicator.

•

Rear side marker lamp.

•

Brake and rear lamp.

•

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.