Ford Fusion
Fog Light & Front Sidemarker Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace the fog light bulbs and
front side marker light bulbs of a 2006 to 2012 Ford Fusion sedan with pictures.
 Turn Wheels |
 Wheel Well Liner Fasteners |
 Pry Out Fasteners |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ford Fusion in replacing a burnt out fog light
bulb or front side marker light bulb. Owners of other Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles such as the Fiesta, Mustang, Focus, Taurus, Flex, Edge, Expedition, Escape, Ranger, F-150, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator, Milan, Grand Marquis, Mariner, and Mountaineer may also find this instruction guide to be helpful. Replacement bulbs for the fog lights are part # H11.The front sidemarker bulbs are part # 168. They are available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, Philips, PIAA, ACDelco, and GE. The only tool needed to access the bulbs is a flathead screwdriver. A pop rivet removal tool can also be helpful for removing fasteners. |
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 Fasteners Removed |
 Pull Back Liner |
 Holding Wheel Well Open |
| The first step is
to turn the steering wheel all the way to the opposite side of the burnt out
bulb.
For example, if you want to replace the passenger side fog light bulb you would turn the wheels to the left. Then remove the black plastic wheel well liner fasteners with a flathead screwdriver by first prying out the smaller center piece and then pulling out the larger outer piece with your fingers or a panel removal tool. Gently pull back the wheel well liner and locate the black/green fog light bulb socket and the black/gray front side marker light bulb socket. The location of the bulb sockets is labeled in Picture # 7 below. |
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 Fog Light & Side Marker |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Philips H11 LL Fog Bulb |
| Remove the fog
light bulb by rotating the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling it
straight out of the bumper.
Disconnect the power plug by gently prying off the two retaining clips. |
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 Fog Light Power Connector |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
 New Fog Bulb Installed |
| Push the power
connector on to a new # H11 LL bulb until the retaining clips snap into
place.
Avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen bulb with your fingers. If you do get the glass part of the bulb dirty, wipe it off with a paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol. If you would like to have brighter fog lights, install some compatible H11 LED bulbs. |
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 Side Marker Light |
 Side Marker Bulb Socket |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
| To remove the side
marker light bulb, rotate the black and gray socket 1/4 turn counter
clockwise and pull it straight out.
Pull the old # 168 light bulb straight out of the side marker socket and push in a new bulb. You can also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the number 158, 2825, W5W, 194 or a compatible LED bulb. Insert the side marker light bulb back into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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 # 168 Light Bulb |
 Re-Install Fasteners |
 Re-Insert Inner Piece |
| Push the wheel well liner back into place and insert the larger outer part of the fasteners into the holes. Then push the smaller inner piece of the fasteners into the hole in the larger outer piece to lock them in place. | ||
 Wheel Well Liner In Place |
 Test Fog Light Bulb |
 Test New Side Marker Bulb |
| Test the new fog
light and/or side marker light bulbs by turning on the headlights and
switching on the fog lights. For more,
please check out my
Ford Fusion Repair & Maintenance Guides page. |
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