Ford F-250 Super Duty (1999 year). Manual — part 52

Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the two screws and
parking lamp/side marker assembly
by pulling gently

4. Disconnect the electrical
connectors from the parking
lamp/side marker assembly and
remove.

5. Remove the four bolts and
headlamp bezel.

6. Remove the four screws and the
headlamp retaining ring from
headlamp.

7. Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove headlamp.

To install the new headlamp, reverse the removal procedure.

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Replacing tail lamp/Backup lamp bulbs

The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are
located in the same portion of the
tail lamp assembly, one just below
the other. Follow the same steps to
replace either bulb:

1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.

2. Remove the two screws from the
tail lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate pillar by releasing
the two retaining tabs.

4. Twist the bulb socket

1

⁄

4

turn counterclockwise and remove from lamp

assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

6. Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise.

7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two retaining tabs into place.

8. Secure the tail lamp with two screws.

High-mount brakelamp bulbs

To remove the brakelamp assembly:

1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle as wiring
permits.

2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

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To install the brakelamp assembly:

1. Install the bulb into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.

2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:

1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.

2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise

1

⁄

4

turn and

carefully pull to remove it from the
lamp assembly.

3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.

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

Using the right bulbs

Function

Number of

bulbs

Trade number

Headlamps (aerodynamic)

2

9007

Headlamps (sealed beam)

2

H6054

Park/turn

2

3157

Sidemarker

2

194

Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker

2

3157 K

Backup

2

3156K

High-mount stoplamp

1

921

Cargo lamp

2

906

Roofmarker

5

194

Rear fender clearance

4

(a)

Rear identification

3

194

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

(a)

Replace entire lamp assembly; bulb is not serviceable.

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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified
service technician if:
• Oncoming motorists frequently signal you to deactivate your high

beams, and your high beams are not activated.

• The headlamps do not seem to provide enough light for clear night

vision.

• The headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a slightly

down and to the right position.

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.

Washing your vehicle

Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.

During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle.

Remove any exterior accessories (such as antennas) and fold in the side
view mirrors before entering a car wash. If you have wax applied to the
vehicle at a commercial car wash, it is recommended that you clean the
wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades
and windshield.

After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.

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