2016 - 2018 Ford Focus - Replacing Bulbs

2018 Ford Focus

Changing a Bulb


WARNING: 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 you accidently touch the bulb, you should clean it with rubbing alcohol.

Removing a Headlamp

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the headlamp as far as possible towards the front of the vehicle to disengage it from the lower fixing point.
4. Lift the outer side of the headlamp and remove it.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Headlamp

A. Side marker bulb.
B. Low beam headlamp bulb.
C. High beam headlamp bulb.
D. Direction indicator bulb. Cornering lamp bulb.

Headlamp Low Beam

1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp above.

2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Release the clip and remove the bulb.

Headlamp High Beam

1. Remove the headlamp.   See  Removing a Headlamp above.

2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Release the clip and remove the bulb.

 

HID Headlamps

If your vehicle has high-intensity discharge headlamps, these lamps operate at a high voltage. Contact an authorized dealer.
Cornering Lamp (If Equipped)

1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp above.

2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Depress the clip to remove the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

Note:  Do not touch the bulb glass.

 

Front Direction Indicator

1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp above.

2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

 

Side Marker Bulb

1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp above.

2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Remove the bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

Front Fog Lamp

1. Remove fog lamp grille from the front fascia then unscrew the fog lamp.

Front Fog Lamp removel

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

Note:  You cannot separate the bulb from the bulb holder.

Rear Lamps - 4 Door

A. Direction indicator and rear lamp bulb. B. Brake lamp bulb.

Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp and Direction Indicator

1. Carefully remove the cover.

2. Remove the wing nuts and detach the clip.
3. Remove the lamp.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

Rear Lamps - 5 Door

A.Brake and rear lamp bulb.
B.Side marker lamp bulb.
C.Direction indicator bulb.
D.Reverse lamp bulb.

Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp and Direction Indicator

1. Carefully remove the cover.

2. Remove the wing nuts and detach the clip.
3. Remove the lamp.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

 

LED Rear Lamps

 These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact an authorized dealer.

 

Replacing Licence Plate and High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs

 These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact an authorized dealer.