Ford Windstar (2003 year). Manual — part 9

4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with high
intensity flat segments at the top
edge of the pattern. If the flat edges
are not at the horizontal reference
line, the beam will need to be
adjusted.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use an E8 Torx
socket to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or
clockwise (to adjust down) positioning the horizontal edge of the high
intensity light on the horizontal reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps (if equipped)
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.

The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver’s side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for

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15 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.

Map lamps (if equipped)

The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.

Rear dome lamp

The dome lamp lights when:
• any door is opened (and switch is

in middle position).

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls

are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and switch is in the middle
position).

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)

The courtesy lamp lights can be
turned on with rocker switch at any
time.

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BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

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 assure 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

Trade Number

Front park/turn lamps

3157 AK (amber)

Cornering lamps

3156K

Auxiliary parking lamps

912

Headlamps

9007

Rear license plate lamps

168

High-mount brake lamp

921

Rear turn lamps

3156K

Backup lamps

3156K

Brake/tail lamps

3157K

Dome lamp

921

Cargo liftgate lamp

T-562

Map lamps/dome

578 (opt)

Stepwell lamp

T-562

Front seat footwell

194

Front door mounted courtesy lamp

168

Second row reading lamp

578

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.

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2. Pull the two retainer pins up to
release the headlamp assembly and
pull headlamp assembly forward to
expose the back of the bulb.

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward and remove the retaining
ring by rotating it counterclockwise,
then slide it off the plastic base.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
lamp assembly.

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.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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