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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 2WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSTURN SIGNALSSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L
Turn Signals: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Side Lamp/Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
Side Lamp (Escape)
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
NOTE: Escape shown, Mariner similar.
Removal and Installation
Front turn signal lamp
1. Disconnect the front turn signal lamp electrical connector.
2. Rotate the front turn signal lamp bulb holder approximately one-eighth turn counterclockwise and remove from the headlamp assembly.
- Separate the bulb from the bulb holder.
Side lamp
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
4. Remove the 4 fender splash shield bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
5. Remove the 4 fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
6. Remove the screw and position the fender splash shield aside.
7. Rotate the side lamp bulb holder approximately one-eighth turn counterclockwise and remove from the headlamp assembly.
8. Remove the side lamp bulb from the bulb holder.
Front turn signal lamp or side lamp
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.