2013 ford escape brake light bulb replacement

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1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair

2. Remove Bulb - Steps to remove a burnt out brake light bulb

3. Helpful Hints - How to find replacement bulb type and other hints

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4. Replace Bulb - Procedures to replace the new bulb

5. More Info. - Additional information on changing brake lights

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The brake lights on your 2013 Ford Escape illuminate when you hit the brake pedal and help prevent you from being rear ended by the cars behind you. Brake light bulbs grow dimmer over time and eventually burn out. This video shows you how to change the brake lights on your 2013 Ford Escape. When you replace the brake light bulb on your Escape, be careful not to touch the bulb directly with your fingers - the oil from your skin will cause the area that you touched to burn hotter than the rest of the bulb, which causes the bulb to burn out quicker.

If you are going to replace a bulb in your cluster, it is a good idea to replace all of them. Not only will the lights on your Escape be brighter, you decrease the likelihood you will need to change any of the bulbs again in the near future. A burnt out bulb in the taillight cluster of your Escape is an excuse for a police officer to pull you over. Check your bulbs frequently and change burnt bulbs promptly.

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Many cars feature a bulb that includes both a brake light and a tail light filament. This means that even if your brake light is on your tail light might not be working, or the opposite may be true. Brake light bulbs wear out over time, and if only one brake light comes on, the other should be replaced. If you need to replace your brake light bulb, O'Reilly Auto Parts has a selection of bulbs for your car, truck or SUV.

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James B. January 7, 2021

To change the brake light in the 2013 Ford Escape, watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNl5_xvcDT4 Your brakes need to be in the best shape. Having faulty brakes will lead into difficulties. Screeching sounds can arise from not enough brake fluid. Bad brake pads will result in problems with stopping. Premature brake wear is an issue that needs to be looked into. A loose bearing can make for poor stops. The brakes can lock up, which will result in crashes. Brake equipment will become old and will need to be replaced at some point. The brake pads and shoes need replacing every 50,000 miles. The brake rotors need to be changed every 60,000 miles. The brake fluid needs to be changed every 20,000 to 45,000 miles.

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Jaime K. April 9, 2020

It's best to change all brake light bulbs on both sides of the 2013 ford escape at the same time. After opening the hatch, look for the bulb housing assembly and pop out the round tabs covering the bolts. Unscrew and remove the bolts to get inside the housing. Next, pry out the rivets. Lift the housing away from the vehicle, then pull it out. Twist the bulb assembly counterclockwise to take it out of the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Insert the new bulb by clicking it in the socket.

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