Ford Five Hundred (2007 year). Manual — part 14

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps and map lamps

The map lamps are located on the
overhead console. Press the controls
on either side of each map lamp to
turn on the lamps.

Your vehicle may also have reading
lamps within the rear dome lamp(s).

Press the switches on either side of
the dome lamp to turn on the
lamps.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

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

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“E” for Europe to ensure 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

Number of bulbs

Trade

number

Headlamp high beam

2

9005

Headlamp low beam

2

9006

Front park/turn lamp

2

3157AK or

3157A

(amber)

Side marker lamp

2

194A

(amber)

Tail lamp/brake/turn signal

2

4057K

Redundant tail lamp

2

916

Backup lamp

2

3156

License plate lamp

2

168

High-mount brake lamp

1

921

Foglamp (if equipped)

2

9145 (H10)

Map lamp

2

12V6W

Dome/reading lamps

3

578

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp (low beam) bulbs

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

2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and
connectors.

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3. Locate the outboardmost top
electrical connector and remove it
by releasing the locking tab and
pulling it straight down.

4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.

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(s) in reverse order.

Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs

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

2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets
and connectors.

3. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.

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(s) in reverse order.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

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

2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets
and connectors.

3. Locate the parking/turn signal
lamp electrical connector and
remove it by pulling it straight off.

4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.

5. To remove the bulb, pull it
straight out of the bulb socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs

The tail lamp, brake lamp, backup lamp and turn signal lamp bulbs are
located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either
bulb.
• (1) Backup lamp
• (2) Brake/tail/turn lamp
• (3) Tail lamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
trunk.

2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the backside of the tail lamp
assembly.

3. Remove the nut and washer
assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.

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