2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 223

Maintenance and care Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/turn/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. Lower the tailgate to expose the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the three rubber plugs, screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle. 3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 5. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise. 6. Install the lamp assembly and secure with three screws and rubber plugs. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. 3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise. Replacing high-mount brakelamp and cargo lamp bulbs The replacement of the high-mount brakelamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb is basically the same. This procedure covers the high-mount brakelamp bulb. 223