Instrument cluster, bulb replacement
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Instrument cluster, bulb replacement
I'm getting ready to give my daughter my Escape (sad really liked driving my Escape the last 8 years) but hey I got a Ford Fusion, really like it too! The light is burnt out at the Odometer/Transmission gear indicator. I have a Haynes manual and the Instrument cluster looks pretty simple to get out, but there is no indication in the manual about replacing bulbs. Anyone out there know if there is a replaceable bulb for this? From the pictures is looks like it may be a sealed unit, meaning, $$$ from Ford for a replacement!
Thanks!
Scott
Thanks!
Scott
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Think I already found the answer, looks like all the bulbs are replaceable, unless someone has some different information, than I have. I'm out of town so I can't work on it until Tuesday, and I think I will replace all the bulbs, so this won't have to be done again.
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It was posted on here before I did mine of the info i think it even said what bulb you need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...splay-out.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...splay-out.html
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That was a pretty simple replacement, about 30 minutes of time. The bulb holders are very small and a needle nose pliers does make it easier to reinstall the bulb holder back into the instrument cluster. I forgot that bulb is on all the time the vehicle is on, so I don't think I'll replace all the other bulbs since it's $4.99 for two bulbs.
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Hi can you PLEASE tell me where you found the bulbs to replace these? I also need the socket for the high beam indicator. I even went to my local Ford dealer but they had no idea where to find them. This is driving me crazy, all I need is the bulb and the socket to fix this problem, please help if you or anyone else can, thank you.
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2002 Ford Escape Retainer And Bulb | FordParts.com
I see what looks like the blinkers listed at Fordparts.com says there 12 per vehicle.I got my bulb from Adanved Auto parts
I see what looks like the blinkers listed at Fordparts.com says there 12 per vehicle.I got my bulb from Adanved Auto parts
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I went to the link you gave me to Ford Parts. com, I spent half an hour with someone on chat trying to convince them that I do not need a high beam lamp for my Escape, I need the bulb and socket, the part that the diagram shows in your link but I could not convince them that was what I needed. I have never been through such hell over something this simple. But believe me I do appreciate your help and it isn't your fault, thanks. I give up
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reggiej, Check used parts places. There was a complete panel for sale on c-list here a few weeks ago. Recyclers will sell you the socket, or you can go to a pick or pull your own part place with a metric 1/4" socket set and remove one yourself.
I do not understand why a parts person would have a problem selling a specific part. Your local Ford dealer should be able to supply what you need.
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I do not understand why a parts person would have a problem selling a specific part. Your local Ford dealer should be able to supply what you need.
tom
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I may take this route for bulbs - https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/197/
Supposed to be dimmable too.
Sockets here - https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...FYwkhgodvsAJbw
Supposed to be dimmable too.
Sockets here - https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...FYwkhgodvsAJbw
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