Ford Flex
Cargo Area Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out cargo area
light bulb in a 1st generation 2009 to 2019 Ford Flex crossover SUV.
 2019 Flex Cargo Area |
 Cargo Area Light Housing |
| This automotive
maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the
first generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Ford
Flex crossover SUV in changing a burnt out cargo area light bulb located in
the overhead housing attached to the headliner above the third row of
passenger seats. Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicle such as the Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, C-Max, Mustang, Taurus, EcoSport, Escape, Edge, Expedition, Transit Connect, F-150, Ranger, MKZ, MKC, Navigator, MKX and Continental may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The replacement festoon style light bulb is part number 578. If you would like to have brighter cargo area lights, install some compatible 578 LED festoon bulbs. The only tool needed to access and replace the bulbs is a plastic pry bar tool or a flathead screwdriver. |
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 Pry Off Lens Cover |
 Using Large Screwdriver |
| Insert the blade of
the plastic pry bar tool in between the rear edge of the lens cover and the
headliner. Gently pry off the lens cover. You may need to re-insert the tool in several locations to loosen the cover. Try to avoid using excessive force. The lens cover should pop off relatively easily. |
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 Lens Cover Removed |
 Three Light Bulbs |
| Set the lens cover
aside in a safe place. Once the cover is off, you'll be able to see the cargo area light in the center and the two third row passenger courtesy reading lights. |
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 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 PLW 578 Bulb |
| If the old light
bulb was recently turned on, it might still be hot enough to burn your
fingers.
So be careful when you remove the old light bulbs. The two courtesy reading light bulbs on the outer edges of the housing can easily be removed with just your fingers. To remove the cargo area light bulb in the center of the housing, you may need to pry it out with the plastic trim removal tool. |
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 Empty Bulb Socket |
 Test New Light Bulb |
| The original OEM
light bulb was marked as part number PLW 578. Push a new number 578 light bulb straight into the socket. If you would like to have brighter cargo area lights, install some compatible 578 LED bulbs. |
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 Snap On Lens Cover |
 Testing New Bulbs |
| Line up the lens
cover and gently pop it back into place. To test the new courtesy reading light bulbs, move the rocker switches to the "On" position. To test the new cargo area light bulb, open the tailgate door or press the "Unlock" button to re-activate the interior lights. Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. Please
check out all of my
Ford Flex DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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