2000 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 241

Maintenance and care 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 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 Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an "E" for Europe to assure 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 Headlamps Front park/turn lamps Number of bulbs 2 2 Trade number 9007 3157 NAK (amber) 9145 3156K 3457K 912 912 168 168 Foglamps 2 Backup lamp 2 Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail 2 lamp High-mount brakelamp 1 Cargo lamp 2 Running board lamp (if equipped) 2 License plate lamp 2 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer 241