Ford Expedition Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide - 2003 to 2006 Model Years - Brake, Reverse / Back Up & Parking / Turn Signal Lamps

Ford Expedition Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace the brake, reverse, and rear turn signal / parking light bulbs in a 2003 to 2006 Ford Expedition SUV.

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Ford Expedition Tail Light

Torx T-15 Screwdriver

This automotive how-to guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 2003 to 2006 Ford Expedition SUV in replacing a burnt out brake / turn signal or reverse / back up light bulb in the tail light assembly.

Owners of other similar Ford vehicle models such as the Explorer, Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Lightning, Excursion, Escape, Bronco, and Sport Trac may also find these instructions to be useful.

Replacement light bulbs from Sylvania and other manufacturers have the following part numbers: Brake / Turn Signal # 3157, and the Reverse / Back Up # 3156.

The only tool needed to complete this procedure is a Torx T-15 screwdriver. If you don't have a Torx screwdriver, you might be able to use a small flathead screwdriver instead.

Removing Torx T-15 Screw

2nd Torx T-15 Screw

To access the two Torx T-15 screws that hold the Ford Expedition tail light assembly in place, raise the rear lift gate. Unscrew the two screws and then gently pull the tail light assembly away from the corner of the vehicle.

Pull Off Tail Light Assembly

Stop/Signal & Reverse Bulbs

At the rear of the tail light assembly, you'll see two light bulb sockets. The one at the top of the assembly is the # 3157 combination brake, parking and turn signal bulb. The lower bulb is the # 3156 reverse or "back up" light.

Reverse / Back Up Bulb

Brake / Turn Signal Bulb

To remove either socket and bulb from the tail light assembly, turn it 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out. To separate the light bulb from the socket, just pull it straight out. If it won't come out easily, try wiggling it while pulling. Push in a new # 3157 bulb in the upper stop/signal socket and a new # 3156 bulb in the lower reverse/back-up socket. Test the new bulbs by having someone step on the brakes, activate the turn signal and put the SUV in reverse.

Re-Insert Tail Light Assembly

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