Ford Fusion
Reverse Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out reverse bulb in
the tail lights of a 2nd generation 2013-2016 Ford Fusion sedan with photos.
2014 Fusion Tail Lights |
Reverse Bulb In Trunk Lid |
Two Nuts - Outer Edge |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and maybe also the
updated 2017) Ford Fusion sedan in changing a burnt out reverse bulb
in the tail light housings. 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. A replacement reverse light bulb is part number 921 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. If you would like to have brighter reverse lights, install some compatible 921 LED bulbs. The tools needed to access and replace the bulbs include a 11mm socket, a ratcheting wrench and either a flathead screwdriver or a pair of needle nose pliers. |
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Loosen 11mm Nuts |
Turn Counterclockwise |
Two 11mm Nuts Removed |
The first two steps
are to open the trunk lid and then move to the side of the car with the
burnt out reverse light bulb.
(The brake and rear turn signal lights are LED bulbs that should last the life time of the vehicle.) Loosen the two black metal nuts on the outer edge of the trunk lid by turning them counterclockwise with an 11mm socket and ratcheting wrench. |
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Pry Out Pop Rivet |
Pull Out With Pliers |
Remove 2nd Pop Rivet |
Then move to the
carpeted trunk lid liner and pry out the two black plastic pop rivets that
hold the outside edge in place. You can use either a flathead screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers or a plastic automotive panel removal tool. |
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Pull Back Trunk Lid Liner |
3rd 11mm Nut |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Gently pull back
the trunk lid liner to expose the third nut that holds the reverse bulb
housing in place. Loosen the 11mm nut by turning it counterclockwise. Set the three nuts and two plastic pop rivets aside in a safe place. |
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3 11mm Nuts & 2 Pop Rivets |
Pull Off Tail Light Housing |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Gently pull the
reverse bulb housing off the trunk lid. Turn over the housing to access the reverse bulb socket. |
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Remove Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Push In New # 921 Bulb |
Rotate the bulb
socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the
housing. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 921 bulb. I'd recommend buying the Sylvania 921 LL long life bulbs since they tend to last for years. Or the even longer lasting 921 LED bulbs. |
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Line Up Tail Light Assembly |
Push On To Trunk Lid |
Re-insert the
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Line up the reverse light housing and gently push it back on to the trunk lid. |
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Spin On 11mm Nut |
Replace Outer 11mm Nuts |
Tighten Clockwise |
Spin on the three
11mm nuts in the clockwise direction a few turns by hand to prevent them
from becoming cross threaded. Tighten the nuts by turning them clockwise with the 11mm socket and ratcheting wrench until they are snug. |
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Tighten 2nd Outer 11mm |
Tighten Inner 11mm Nut |
Push In Pop Rivets |
Try to avoid over
tightening the nuts to prevent from cracking the plastic housing. Replace the trunk lid liner and push in the two pop rivets. |
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Push In 2nd Pop Rivet |
Testing Tail Lights |
Test New Reverse Light Bulb |
Test the tail light
bulbs by having someone step on the brake pedal, activate the hazard signals
and place the transmission in reverse. For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Ford Fusion DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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