Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual — part 63

Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.

Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.

2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.

3. Remove the wiper blade.

4. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.

Rear Window Wiper Blade

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1.

Lift the wiper arm.

Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.

Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.

2. Remove the wiper blade.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS

Vertical Aim Adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer.

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8 feet (2.4 meters)

A

Center height of lamp to ground

B

25 feet (7.6 meters)

C

Horizontal reference line

D

Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

1.

Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.

2. Measure the height of the headlamp

bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.

Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp when adjusting the
other.

3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to

illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.

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4. On the wall or screen you will observe

a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp does need to be adjusted.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each

headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.

6. Close the hood and switch off the

lamps.

Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps

1.

Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.

2. Measure the height of the headlamp

bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.

Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp when adjusting the
other.

3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to

illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.

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4. There is a distinct cut-off (change from

light to dark) in the left portion of the
beam pattern. The top edge of this
cut-off should be positioned 2 in
(5 cm) below the horizontal reference
line.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each

headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp.

6. Close the hood and switch off the

lamps.

Horizontal Aim Adjustment

Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.

CHANGING A BULB

Lamp Assembly Condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to
accommodate normal changes in
pressure. Condensation can be a natural
by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the
vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the
temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
thin mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•

Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip
marks or droplets).

•

Fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable moisture
(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
•

Water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Large water droplets, drip marks or
streaks present on the interior of the
lens.

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if
any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs

WARNING

Make sure the bulbs have cooled
down before removing them. Failure
to follow this warning could result in

serious personal injury.

Note: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children’s reach.
Grasp the bulb by only 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.

Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.

Headlamp:

A

B

C

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Side marker

A

Low beam headlamp

B

High beam headlamp
(Halogen)/Cornering lamp (HID)

C

High beam headlamp (Halogen):

2

4

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1.

Remove service cap.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Remove bulb from the headlamp

assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.

Low beam headlamp (Halogen):

2

4

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1.

Reposition the coolant reservoir tank
by lifting and rotating inward to provide
more hand clearance. (Right side only)

2. Remove service cap.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove bulb from the headlamp

assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.

Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. Be sure that the spring
clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the
replacement procedure.

Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps)

1.

Remove service cap.

2. Disconnect electrical connector.

3. Release spring clip and rotate away

from the assembly.

4. Pull bulb straight out toward the rear

of the vehicle.

Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs

(If

Equipped)

The low beam headlamps on your vehicle
use a high intensity discharge source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage.
When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and
starter capsule assembly must be replaced
by your authorized dealer.