Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 13

3. To remove the side marker bulb,
turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise, and pull the bulb
straight out of the socket.

4. To remove the parking/turn
bulb, turn the socket on the bottom
of the headlamp assembly
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
liftgate to expose the tail lamp
assembly, then remove the retaining
screws for the lamp assembly.

2. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly.

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

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

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing license plate lamp bulb

The license plate bulbs are located in the license plate housing assembly
on the liftgate. To change the license plate bulbs:

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

2. Remove the license lamp screw
from the assembly.

3. Pull the lamp down and twist the
bulb socket counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp.

4. Pull out the old bulb and push in
the new bulb.

5. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

6. Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw.

Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs
(if equipped)

The supplemental park or cornering lamp is located on the front fascia,
below the bumper and headlamps.

1. Make sure the park lamp switch
is in the OFF position and then
remove the bulb socket from the
supplemental parking lamp by
turning counterclockwise.

2. Disconnect the electrical
connector.

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.

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.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Rear window wiper/washer controls

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

INT 2 — One to three second
interval rear wiper.

INT 1 — Ten 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.

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

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.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.

Slide on rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.

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