Ford Excursion (2005 year). Manual — part 14

Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then rotate
the foglamp bulb counterclockwise
and remove from foglamp (the rear
side of the foglamp is shown).

2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
four screws and the lamp assembly
from vehicle.

2. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
two screws and then the lamp
assembly.

2. Remove the bulb socket from
lamp assembly and pull the bulb
straight out.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and reach
behind the rear bumper to locate
the bulb socket.

2. Twist the socket counterclockwise
and remove.

3. Pull the old bulb straight out.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.

Speed dependent wipers: When
the wiper control is on, the speed of
the wipers will automatically adjust
with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the faster the
wipers will go.

Windshield washer: Push the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:

INT 1 — 3.5 second interval rear
wiper.

INT 2 — 10.5 second interval rear
wiper.

OFF — Rear wiper and washer off.

For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either

position.

From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or
OFF position.

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Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.

3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.

4. Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper
blades, refer to Window and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.

5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.

TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.

3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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