Ford Fusion
License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the trunk lid of a 2nd generation 2013-2016 Ford Fusion with
photos.
 2014 Fusion License Plate |
 Left License Plate Light |
 Push In Release Tab |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and perhaps also the
updated 2017) Ford Fusion sedan in changing a burnt out license
plate light bulb in the trunk lid. Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such as the Focus, Fiesta, C-Max, Mustang, Escape, Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus, F-150, EcoSport, MKC, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT and the Navigator may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The replacement bulbs are part number 2825. You may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, W5W, 158, 194 or a compatible LED unit. The only tool needed to access and replace the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver used to release the light housings. |
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 Pull Down Light Housing |
 Light Housing Removed |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
| Gently push in the
black plastic tab on the right side of the license plate light bulb housing
to release it from the trunk lid. Pull the light housing down out of the trunk lid. Rotate the base of the bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. |
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 Bulb Socket Removed |
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
 Old # W5W Light Bulb |
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 Push In New # W5W or 168 |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Re-Insert Wires First |
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Push a new # 2825, W5W or 168 bulb straight in to the socket. (You may also be able to use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the 158, 194 or a compatible LED unit.) Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. First push in the wires and re-insert the left side of the light housing. |
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 Pop In Retaining Clip |
 Light Housing Re-Installed |
 Test New Light Bulb |
| Then gently pop in
the retaining clip on the right side of the housing. To test the new license plate light bulbs, turn on the headlights or press the "Unlock" button on the key fob. For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Ford Fusion DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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