Ford Taurus headlight bulb replacement 2010-2015

[@geea8509]

That little red tab underneath the mass airflow switch that disconnects the switch pulled all the way out on my car and fell part. The mass airflow switch could not be disconnected after trying for 15 mins carefully making sure I didn't inadvertently pull the damn wires out of it. Thankfully, I was able to remove the plastic intake housing vent tube by loosening up the hose clamp closest to the mass airflow switch that tightened around the air intake tube. With that removed, I was able to get the airbox out with keeping that switch connected. Just wanted to chime in in case any of you guys cant get that freaking switch to disconnect! There is also two miniscule Allen screws that you can disconnect to take it off but a didn't have an Allen small enough for that. Why Ford would put that little red release tab for the switch hidden underneath it is a lousy design. Thanks for the video. It helped me a lot to get the airbox out to replace the drivers side bulb which was a pain in the butt.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Good to know.

[@sikecarter1248]

Thanks a lot man , you saved my day i got out of the gym and the light was out, just a little tip i did not remove Anything because I didn't have any tools so I just did it through the space that's between the filter and the bulb housing, and it took me about 15 mins , thanks again bro

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem bro, I'm glad it helped. I hope everyone reads your comment, so they can know about your little tip and save time.

[@rachchalk4636]

42 year old woman here…. THANK YOU for a straight forward, clearly explained and demonstrated video. I had both bulbs done in 15 min! (only because I couldn’t find my socket and how to use a pair of pliers to do the screws)

[@AbdullahZahid]

I’m glad the video was helpful, and 15 minutes is quick!

[@angelajones4153]

Thank you for this! I have used this video two different times to change the lightbulbs on my Taurus…and I’m a woman with minimal car knowledge. Appreciate it!

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@angelajones4153 No problem, glad I could help once again! Thanks for watching!

[@itwontcomeout5678]

I just changed out both headlight bulbs on my 2015 Ford Taurus AWD Interceptor with the help of your video. It was so helpful to have your clear visual reference here as I did this in my driveway at night! Oddly enough, the most difficult part of all of this was re-attaching the circular rubber caps after changing out the bulbs, but it got done without cutting the zip ties!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

I had trouble with the rubber cap too LOL harder part IMO

[@bradleygarlak8283]

I like how in depth you go. Not missing a thing. With a little practice or maybe someone helping you film you'll be going places! Helped me out a ton

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks so much man, appreciate the comment. I'm happy the video helped.

[@luvluv8929]

Thanks for this. My 2010 Taurus, I didn’t need to remove anything. The room is big enough to reach in and change the bulbs. Your video made me stop and think before changing the bulbs. Happy New Year!!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching, and a happy new year to you too!

[@fiouable]

Amazing. You did all this while holding your phone. Good job. 9005 LED replacement bulb ordered.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Good choice on the led, Taurus lights aren’t that strong.

[@nick-tu2xh]

@@AbdullahZahidlol, mine arnet even out, literally just have to get brighter ones bc the original ones are so low

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@nick-tu2xh original ones are garbage.

[@cindydixon5071]

We needed to replace bulb on left headlight. Watched your video and decided I would take to Ford dealership. They wanted $280 because of the difficulty. I bought bulb at Auto Zone. Watched your video again. Took me 30 minutes. Thank you thank you!!!!! Cindy in NC

[@AbdullahZahid]

Nice, I’m so happy you were able to do it. $280 is a little too steep. Thanks for watching!

[@supermanmike6518]

Abdullah, you're the man!! Your video is absolutely brilliant! Step-by-step and explained each step along the way without any surprises. You made this a fairly quick, easy to understand process. I watched a different KZbin video that made this process faaar more complicated than it needed to be. I'm so thankful I watched your video before I started. You ROCK! Thank you.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the kind words brother!

[@HustonSingletary]

Thanks for sharing. Showed me everything I needed and knocked mine out in 10 minutes. Quick tip: take a butter knife to gently pry up that small clip on the lamp holder up a bit, eventually you'll loosen it and the original bulb cartridge will slide out easily.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Great, thanks for the tip!

[@dellison58]

I just used my screwdriver, since I already had it right there.

[@lisanolte4461]

Thank you for this! Just a note, if you have small hands, you can reach in and do the driver's side without removing any parts. I did take the cover off the fuse box, but other than that, I just maneuvered it around until I could access it.

[@dellison58]

Thanks so much for this I am a 65-year old lady on a budget here, and this saved me the cost of paying someone to replace the burned out bulb on the drivers side of my car. I used to work on the family cars with my dad as a girl, and doing this myself brought back happy memories. As a teenager, I loved working on my 1969 Pinto, but can't do too much nowadays with all the computers and electronics.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help, fortunately the Taurus is not that bad to work on compared to other new cars out there!

[@MyNameMojo]

This is the only semi intuitive thing of these cars. Thanks for an easy to follow video!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@alwills92]

Great video. Steps were well outlined. My car had a ground wire on the passengers side that held the rubber cover from coming fully off. I just peeled it back. Took 20 minutes to replace both, though only the driver side was out. Advice, use gloves when placing new bulb in socket. I remember something years ago about hand oils not being good for the lamps. Thanks a bunch!

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem. Happy the video was helpful!

[@fiouable]

I just replaced the bulbs for Faren LED. Again, thank you so much for the video. You saved me a lot of aggravation.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching, glad I could help!

[@charlesh139]

Just changed my 2011 headlight bulbs with your assistance. Thanks Abdullah.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help!

[@lawrenceflynn2447]

Thanks Abdullah……I watched this video a few times and read most of the comments. Today I felt confident to replace the drivers side headlight on my 2014 Taurus with a Sylvania 9012 bulb. I opted not to take off the air filter but instead took the cap off the fuse box instead. Wore latex gloves as not to contaminate the bulb. It was an extremely tight fit but was able to remove and replace the new one. Hardest part was replacing the rubber cap. Once again thanks❤

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, if your hand fits without removing all that stuff that’s the biggest time saver. Glad I could help, and people in the comments could help!

[@Tesha686]

Thanks for helping me replace my light on my own this morning🙌. Appreciate you

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, I'm happy the video helped!

[@leroydever4761]

Thanks for this video. Changing the bulb is easier than I thought. I should be able to change the bulb quickly.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Ya, the hardest part is just getting to it.

[@WoodyJr27]

Man bro I have a 2015 taurus sel Flex, and you just saved me a lot of money and time. Thanks for this video.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Np bro!

[@Nosign_GMNI]

5 effing videos all with dudes taking this off here and that off there but this guy just made all of those videos worthless. Straightforward thank you bro

[@AbdullahZahid]

Np bro!

[@pamelavanpelt2709]

Your car is so clean inside!! Thank you for the demo.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRockboxzy]

No need to open air filter.. there is enough space behind right housing where you can directly access the light bulbs

[@jackburton2431]

Thank you for the demo. That is exactly what i needed to see.. Very well done!!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help!

[@abrahammichael3230]

Thank you so much for posting this! I changed out my headlight bulbs today. Took me a little bit but I did it!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help!

[@gregswartz2227]

Thanks for the great instructions! I'm not a good mechanic, but didn't want to pay to have the drivers side headlight put on my 2013 Taurus. Everything went great thanks to your video, until I got it mostly back together and noticed I hadn't put the rubber cap back on the entry hole to the headlight. SO, I had to take it apart again but it wouldn't have been normal if I'd gotten it all back together right....my luck.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Oh man I hate when that happens hahaha. I'm glad the video was helpful tho

[@773creyes]

Way better than dropping my front bumper on my old chevy lol

[@AbdullahZahid]

Hahhahahah yuppp!

[@lastoftheojibwe]

Thanks for video! I can confirm that it is possible to change the driver side bulb without moving the air handler. Although, it was pretty tight and my hands got a bit beat up! It would definitely be less painful to follow the video instructions if you have large hands like me. Also, those bulbs are spendy - $28 a piece for me!

[@AbdullahZahid]

HAHAHAHAAHA! No way I'll be able to fit my big gorilla hands through that lol. If you can do it without removing the air box that's probably the easiest way.

[@charlesmyers3651]

I didn't remove anything but the rubber cover for access and my hands are fairly large. A little difficult but a lot quicker.

[@KAGEDEVIL]

Great video ! Especially on the drivers side light. Thanks! 5 stars!☆☆☆☆☆

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help!

[@Rox600601]

Thank u so much for taking time to do this video. Im out of town helping senior family member and my drivers side bulb went out but feel confident now if can find tools and vorrect halogen bulbvpart number. Thx. Yes its winter, do all bulbs go out in winter (sarc).

[@chriskintz2246]

FYI I was able to just reach behind the battery and change the bulb without having to remove any parts. It's tight but it wasn't all that hard. Very much appreciated video either way!

[@AbdullahZahid]

If your hands fit in there, then that’s great!

[@geea8509]

Awesome job! I like the fact that I wont have to disconnect the intake air hose from the intake like a guy did in the other Taurus bulb replacement vid on here. Also I now know how to disconnect that mass air flow sensor switch (that has that little red tab underneath) where you cant see it (which was a pain to figure out). Thanks for posting. You saved me a lot of guess work.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@keishawooten1210]

Thank you!! My hunny got me back on the road in no time ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem!!

[@NintendoDarkness2]

Thanks a ton for the video! Took my dad and I awhile to get the headbulbs in just right. Getting them into the inner circle in the housing was tough yet satisfying!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Ya took me a while to get it in to, it pissed me off but once I had it in right i was happy!

[@larrycurry3254]

I had the hardest time getting the damn rubber cover. Back on!

[@shawnjohn3224]

I'm not a mechanic by a long shot but if it's explained right, I can do it. Excellent video. Single lady followed each step and saved $120 the dealer quoted . Shame

[@ghostgirl301]

Literally beyond grateful for you! Thank you❤

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@ghostgirl301 No problem, glad I could help!

[@newlam7958]

My 2013 Ford Taurus driver side headlight bulb burned out for the first time since I bought the car new in 2012, Thanks for the video! I would not have a clue how to replace the bulb when I opened up the hood to see what to do and where it was located. No longer are the days when all you had to do is open up the hood of a car and pull out the head lamp and plug in the new one!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Nope, they design them to make more money!

[@dwreck2468]

Thank you so much I left work with one bulb working I was stressed. Now I know what to do

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, glad I could help!

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

Thanks for the vid. One thing tho I managed to change the bulb without having to actually take the intake out, just the cover. My hand is scratched up from the metal but it was worth the time saving lol. Thanks again

[@jerryhohman6579]

Thank you very much for making this video seem as simple as the job actually was.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help!

[@joemiller2057]

Thanks for the video good job showing how to take the bulbs on both sides doesn't look hard at all I wish I could have seen this last month when my lights burned out

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem. At least you’ll know how to do it if it ever happens again.

[@joemiller2057]

@@AbdullahZahid definitely 😎🙂

[@hornfamily2910]

One point I ran across installing these headlights. When removing the bulb remember the position of the bulb socket, cause each bulb three tabs, one large one and two small ones so they only can be installed one way

[@barrywilliamsmb]

Hey thanks alot! I was going to take my Taurus to the shop, now I owe you the loot instead!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Hahahahaha it was all you man. I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@stephengropp1315]

Just changed out my bulbs. Thanks for the instructions. 👍🏽

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem!

[@jamiehale9526]

Thank you for this! You did a great video step by step

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, thank you for watching.

[@johnandrade5554]

Thank you, my fiance's car light went out I replaced it in the garage thanks to you great explanation

[@johnandrade5554]

My fiance said you're the first one I told that she's my fiance

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem dude, glad it helped!

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@johnandrade5554 Dw I'll keep it a secret!

[@Mohammed_Al-oryani]

Thanks abdullah , sow your video from Saudi Arabia, is there any solution why bulb for taurus is weak not bright very well even the genuine parts “Philips 9012”

[@AbdullahZahid]

Ya i notice the same thing its pretty dull even with new bulbs, I don't know why.

[@arnoldanderson1501]

Ford did not make two different headlight designs for the Taurus. The halogen headlight bulbs fit into the same housing as the HID bulbs, but when you have halogen bulbs, in an elliptical reflector designed for HID bulbs, the result is dim light output. I simply put an HID kit in, from Xenon depot, or your choice of specialty auto lighting. Simple plug and play kit designed for the Taurus headlights. Make sure you get the kit for halogen headlights. The difference in light output is staggering! The beam pattern is correct on high or low beam, just make sure your alignment is correct.

[@DK-bk1vq]

@@arnoldanderson1501 Thanx, dude! I've owned five of the six generation Taurus. The 2010, '12, '14 all had weak lights, over time. I didn't know there's a retro fit kit with HID. Armed with your info, my 2018 is gettin a upgrade!

[@seanbedingfield7564]

Very concise and detailed great job!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thank you. :)

[@davidsamov_fitness3011]

Thank you for this! Saved me $30

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, glad it helped.

[@MrBlack-be4bz]

ASA! Very good and detailed video. Shukran!

[@JackandJanis]

Got 'er done. Thank you! I also watched another video that said to take off the whole air cleaning unit. Your's was easier. My only problem was the guy at the auto parts store gave me the wrong bulb. I thought whaaat? Got it exchanged and he gave me my more expensive one for the same price as the wrong one.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Happy I could help, and at least they exchanged the bulb for you!

[@Maddysen23]

Thanks for the video man. Appreciate the walkthrough.

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem!

[@josejohnson3274]

Thanks amigo, I really need to learn how take care of my own car.

[@ericdfranklin71]

Your video is pretty straight forward. Thank you so much.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching!

[@danadeere6653]

Great video. Took me like 5 minutes. Thank you!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad it helped!

[@CK2000_]

I appreciate it big homie ‼️ saved me some time. God bless you ❤️

[@AbdullahZahid]

I’m happy the video helped. Thanks for watching!!

[@wolvestotem8869]

Very helpful video, thanks for sharing.

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@freddieboy5396]

I literally watched 4-5 videos about this and they All took off way too many parts. All I took off was the cover over the fuse box (to give my hands room) and the headlights themselves.. Took me less than 5 minutes to change both.

[@AbdullahZahid]

As long as your hand fit your golden. If I had smaller hands I know for a fact I could change the bulb without removing anything.

[@money2570]

Yoooo this vid was so helpful! Get this man to a million subs !!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Appreciate you, thanks!

[@philphillip4305]

You saved my ass! This is my wife car. Must be done like yesterday!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad the video helped!

[@Zerhya]

Wish this video was out last year, because I had a hell of a time trying to do this myself back then

[@AbdullahZahid]

Sorry buddy. :(

[@Zerhya]

Abdullah Zahid we live in the same state lol

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@Zerhya You're in BC too?

[@jerryoaksjr3826]

Abdullah great video,right on point, my bulb needing changing was simplified thanks to your in depth easy to follow video..check is on its way to ya!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad I could help!

[@donaldfcarterjr2855]

Thank it's pretty straight forward.. Thanks!

[@jasonjackson6571]

Always check the old bulb before you buy new ones!!!! Every place on the Internet says that the newer Ford Tauruses use a 9012 Bulb. Including this video. So I ordered a set and "patiently" waited a week for them to come in just to find out that my 2019 Ford Taurus uses a 9005 Bulb. I was so mad! Also I find its easy to change the drivers side headlight bulb without removing anything. Only took me a few minutes to change both bulbs.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Well that depends, the bulbs I removed said 9012 on em, so I replaced em with the same one. When you take the old bulb out just read what it says and replace with the same one. Easy peasy.

[@ronhoros2709]

Thanks great video!. I also noticed that the headlight projection is weak. I going to get the best bulbs I can get. Hopefully they are brighter.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Ya i notice that the projection is pretty weak. Get's bad when it starts raining

[@KennethLoveSR]

Nice video 2014 Taurus SHO has LED bulb.

[@samuelramirezzz]

Awesome video, very helpful!

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, thank you for watching!

[@sabledriver]

Thanks for posting, video was a real help!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Glad it helped!

[@edvargo291]

Thanks man!!! Exactly what I needed!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching dude!

[@greggmcclelland8430]

Thanks for the video. This is very helpful!!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem, i'm glad it helped.

[@ConroyJointer]

Extremely helpful video thank you ! Please also 🙏 tell your viewers of a hard shell non rubber connection (not sure what it is ) from the airfliter box to the engine. I only moved the air box slightly when it snapped. Next time I change the lights I'll have to disconnect it somehow 🤔

[@charlesmyers3651]

Thank you very much for the information

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching!

[@dominicwatkins7529]

What's the best brand to get? The Phillips 9012? Best bang for my buck?

[@AbdullahZahid]

I usually go for sylvania. I know a lot of people have been going for phillips and that's good too.

[@theprotagonist2025]

Just did this for my first car thanks

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@theprotagonist2025 No problem

[@mutazhasan]

What the number of the bulb ??

[@AbdullahZahid]

9012

[@mahmoudragab3627]

can i replace the 2010 front bumper and headlights with the newer shape of 2015? can it fit on the same bolts?

[@raydonovan9583]

Had you drove to NY or other states lately and what kind of engine you have

[@AbdullahZahid]

I live in Canada. Just a 3.5l N/A v6. Good daily nothing special.

[@jenniferlee1993]

Thank you bunches for this.

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem!

[@wayneduchscherer4676]

Inquiry:Does a 2011 Ford Taurus have separate bulbs for high and low beam each side or one bulb for high and low beams.Thanks.Like to switch to LED

[@AbdullahZahid]

It uses one bulb for both.

[@Priceless889]

Great video. Thanks

[@AbdullahZahid]

Np!

[@brucetaylor5372]

How long you had this car and what year is your car

[@AbdullahZahid]

Had it for about 3 years it was a 2015

[@luvluv8929]

Thank you for this!!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem dude!

[@Tommymybaby]

Thank you for the video. The light went out yesterday and, with this video, I'm ready to fix. --> Why are those bulbs so expensive though (asked sarcastically of course ;-) ???

[@AbdullahZahid]

LOL, let me know how it goes!

[@alexpitre5354]

Great video!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks!

[@baleDELgavilan713]

My left light bulb aint working but also the high beam from that side wont turn on. The left side does work. If i change the bulb will the high beam work again?

[@AbdullahZahid]

The bulb has 2 jobs low and high beam if it's burnt out, good chance high beam won't work. Once you replace the bulb it should start working.

[@baleDELgavilan713]

@@AbdullahZahid oh ok .thanks. My silverado once a bulb went out i used to turn the high beams and both turned on so i was wondering why taturus highs beams wont. Thanks again.

[@edwardhobbs3036]

Thank you bro I appreciate it

[@ronsmith4330]

Thanks very good video

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks for watching.

[@b374mxg]

Are you able to get at the small corner bulbs in the headlight housing?

[@AbdullahZahid]

Haven't tried that yet. i might have to go thru the wheel well for those.

[@BobP-u3l]

By looking from the front of the car turn the bulb counter clockwise. When you grip the bulb turn it to the right or clockwise.

[@alimohamed2491]

I have 2013 Ford Taurus sel one of my headlight had water in it and stopped working tried to get it replaced and it’s very expensive is there a place to buy maybe used headlights for ford let me know

[@AbdullahZahid]

Ebay, Amazon, local junk yard, craigslist, facebook market place.

[@veganislife650]

My driver side headlight just went out! Great job explaining everything!!! Did you purchase the bulb at your local Auto store? And does the brand matter?

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem. The brand doesn't matter i usually buy Sylvania. You can find bulbs at Walmart, Canadian tire, or lordco.

[@IFUCKINHATEY0UTUBE]

@@AbdullahZahid Have you tried the ZXE by Sylvania?

[@AbdullahZahid]

@@IFUCKINHATEY0UTUBE No i haven't, I was thinking about it though.

[@mizudu4306]

I’m thinking upgrade to LED bulbs, but I see those rubber cover will not leave breathe the fans from the LED bulbs, any advice for that. Thanks

[@AbdullahZahid]

I upgraded my brothers mustang to led, using a led conversion kit. If you are comfortable, simply cut a hole in the rubber cover only big enough for the back of the led bulb. That's what I did. Make sure the hole is not bigger because dirt will get in the headlight housing!

[@mizudu4306]

Thank you , I will do that .

[@random_ish1864]

Great vid 👍🏾

[@AbdullahZahid]

Thanks!

[@Jewett-nj5qm]

By any chance you know anything about heating an cooling my 2011 Ford Taurus limited blows cold air when the heat is on only on the passenger side an blow heat on the driver side when the air is on I replaced the blend door actuator what could cause this

[@AbdullahZahid]

It’s a glitch used to happen in my 2011 explorer all the time. What I used to do is put the setting to full heat let hot air come out on both sides. Then I would turn the fan off, turn it back on after 10 seconds and put it back to cold or wherever I want and it would work fine.

[@AbdullahZahid]

Also you just have to be sure the temperature is the same on both sides sometimes it’s just that.

[@anthonycantieri1162]

Does the bulbs have to lock in the same position ?

[@AbdullahZahid]

Nope, as long as it's fully in, and it's locked. It's good.

[@sxavier8684]

Thank you!!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem!

[@laurapickens1310]

Thank you so much!!

[@AbdullahZahid]

Np,

[@user-ik8fl2xr5t]

Hey which bulbs did you use exactly? And how are they holding up? Awesome in-depth review btw 💯

[@gordonharmon598]

Thanks

[@AbdullahZahid]

No problem!