Ford Fusion Headlight Replacement

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Like many of today's vehicles, changing the headlights on a late model Ford Fusion requires the removal of the front bumper cover. Join Master Technician Jon Cicchelli as he shows you how to replace the high and low beam headlights on this popular Ford sedan.
Jon first takes you through the steps of taking off the front bumper cover and then he shows how to replace the high and low beam bulbs. As an added bonus, he also demonstrates how to change out the fog light bulb. Count on Garage Gurus to help you get your vehicle repair done right.
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[@abeljimenez8175]

Im surprised we dont have to take the engine out as well 🤣🤣🤣

[@illuminate3838]

Lol ikr

[@ragde5533]

Fkn ford 😡

[@IRTEHLEETOKNPBB]

Hahahahaha Ford trying to become a Bmw

[@aftababdulrasool2209]

That’s coming very soon. What a joke really to change bulbs

[@5_flaco_5]

im late but, thats a whole fact 😆😂🤣

[@DouglasBlake]

Holy crap! Just to replace a light bulb? Mental note that when negotiating car purchase with salesman they throw in lifetime free labor for bulb and battery replacement! This is an engineering joke!

[@TheDrloboski]

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[@brianhare1086]

Lol yes!!!

[@alex-ir9uq]

battery is easy, the only extra step is you have to slide it....

[@egc1972]

To replace the low beam there’s no need to do all that hard work. Just take off the dirt protector cover and turn the bulb counterclockwise they will come off easy. I used H11 bulbs. Hope this helps.

[@DominoSixO]

Finally a usefull comment, I searched the entire internet what way to twist the bulb, even this video hides it

[@savagegamer2344]

Facts lmao you don’t have to take the bumper off at all

[@samd1235]

Honestly tho, it takes a whooping 9 mins to pull the cover. Not really all that time consuming. 🤷‍♂️

[@raymondramirez9177]

For anyone who may ask, the Fusion high beam bulb is H7, and the low beam bulb is H11. So if you plan to replace the factory bulbs with HID or LED, these are the numbers you need. They are all listed on page 258 of the Owner Manual. Go for the other bulb replacements as LEDs at the same time.

[@brandonadams8361]

Have fun getting LEDs bulb in the high beams, I pulled it off but required some effort and my LEDs were pretty low profile on the fan.

[@bigtizzy181]

U saved me alot of time. I ebayed h7s. Thanks !

[@neilreid9005]

@Raymond Ramirez - many thanks for that info!

[@cindyhardee6425]

Thank you!

[@evanharris6985]

Is it the same regardless of what year fusion it is?

[@kenny1370]

I am so ANGRY right now (the video was super informative though, thank you). I got pulled over by the Military Police on base last night, because I had a headlight burnt out. Luckily, they let me off with a warning, and I got off thinking I would have a 10 minute job to do in the morning. But, seriously? I have to take the bumper off? Now I HAVE to go to a garage, because even if I had the jack to do it, there's a bylaw on base that forbids us from doing any work in our driveways that involves hoisting the vehicle up in ANY way. Thank you for the video, even if it made me scream. You guys did a great job and I just really needed to vent lmao

[@michaelnelson2951]

You really don't need a jack, just the front 2 body plugs and about 6 sheet metal screws for under the front side of the car. It works I just did it, now the rest is nuts, 4 top bolts and radiator cover plugs. Wish it went in the spring, fall or summer.

[@gabefisher1]

Some bases have DIY garages for a fee. You even could sign out the tools. This is probably a mute point now but I guess just fyi now.

[@tonymedina9115]

You don’t have to do what he did at 1:53. My 2014 fusion bumper came off without that step. T25 bit and 7mm socket is what my car needed. This video was a life saver.

[@mrN3w7]

That's Ford's idea of trying to stop people to replace the bulbs by them self and go to dealer to pay more money XD... gotta milk that cow till the last drop... this is the thing that I hate the most about the car.

[@Ryuujin1078]

I couldn't agree with you more... I was told I can't even change out my tail lights to have that borderlight o.

[@jlang8213]

mrN3w7 it's not just Ford doing this. GM has been doing it for at least a decade now as well as many others. It makes me sick.

[@josephdan2850]

You are wrong about that. Ford want to make things easier for customers.

[@michaelrhoden6700]

And removing a whole bumper to replace a headlight is making it easy

[@NatePaddock]

Well now they are cancelling production of the fusion and focus. Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota win!

[@angli232]

What kind genius engineer is this wow!

[@michaelnelson2951]

Ford knows you'll have to go back to the dealer so they can soak you.

[@ramivalencia]

I replaced the side marker, foglight and low beam light bulbs on my 2013 Fusion. It was well worth the effort as the new lighting looks great and has improved visibility. But I agree, it should not have to be this difficult.

[@cambridgetate]

Why would 2 people dislike this video? It's very informative. Thank you for making it. I can't believe I bought a car that's going to take me a couple of hours just to change the light bulb. Huh.

[@keithkronzo]

Video is highly informative, I think the dislikes are just the fact of disliking having to remove all that just to change bulbs. Lol

[@michaelnelson2951]

I think a little more than 2 hours.

[@scotthackett4500]

They are Ford owners..LOL

[@coltruger2553]

Exactly! F… Ford engineers on this one!

[@Pew_Meister]

One of my lights just went out on my 14’ fusion and finding out that I gotta take the whole front end off to change the damn light is rather disappointing.

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

We picked up a brand new Fusion a few months ago with the sport and suspension package and I love everything about the car, except this. My only complaint about the car is the fucking headlights. Everything is LED except for the headlights and they have the dullest bulbs I have ever seen.

[@neilreid9005]

@Ungrateful Peasant - I agree. It's a pretty decent car but the headlights are the worst- by far- I've ever had in a new car. Total Magoo units.

[@aaronwimbish9382]

Facts

[@jackhunter1256]

Agree headlights are trash and I have the brighter bulbs

[@ericjr16blazer]

I still don't understand why the engineers did this?

[@stunnasam21]

Eric's small tractor restoration because FORD. They're morons.

[@brandonv1727]

Because they want you to take it to a Ford garage to be charged $100 or $200 in labor just to change a light.

[@SilvioAlcantara]

Because most of these designs are done in third-party engineering firms that have no idea what they are doing.

[@NatePaddock]

Just to make sure you have to visit the dealership and give them more money

[@mikewams4speed]

exactly!! its ridiculous to design something this way. Its like they are intentionally making repairs more difficult, even for a mechanic. It should take 5 minutes to replace a headlight bulb

[@dsmartinez6096]

This is why you research maintenance on a vehicle you like and are thinking about buying. I work on cars all day and people look at us like we are crazy when we tell them what it takes to perform simple services like this. We try to explain to people the requirements for oil and other fluids and they don't believe it. They think we try to sell shit that people don't need.

[@msbuildz_769]

I’m an educated man but I can not speak to the habits of your garage. If you are busy week in week out and have repeat customers then my best guess is its probably not your work but no matter what the charge is an extremely high percentage of customers are going to negotiate for little penny while asking for more work. But that is old news so no need for any “research”. The problem with this video has nothing to do with the mechanic, his abilities or the way he walks us through the whole process. Here’s why the industry in which every Tom Dick and Harry must navigate at some point in life becomes a major expense AFTER shelling out tens of thousands of dollars! Even those who have done the Research! The facts are as follows: manufacturers (not just car companies)will cut corners, obviously hire the most ignorant engineers, use cheap labor overseas Mexico (definitely this one) costing us jobs in towns left to rot. Then after they have received all of the tax breaks they can scrounge up from tax attorneys and lobbyists, where they’ll have no problem paying them from the money saved by their piss poor engineers. They could care less about quality, safety, and the environment because no matter how wreck less they run the company….WE TAXPAYERS will always BAIL THEM OUT, thanks to BOTH PARTIES in Congress who have NO PROBLEM writing RUBBER CHECKS! This video is one man who has worked hard to educate himself so he can share with others the process of changing a BULB! He didn’t create the problem and the company obviously doesn’t care about the problem they created because they did it for multiple years. The fact that you are able to tell everyone they should spend more time “researching” before they buy from this POS or that POS COMPANY while you piss and moan about how much the people questioning the shop working on their investment is disappointing! Maybe you should watch this video again and see if you have a clue about how much CAPITAL a single mother of two kids is able to afford to pay someone to change her light bulb!

[@jacobruiz8269]

Having done it myself, you can skip the part at 1:53 where he removes the two brackets for the fenders that the bumper attaches to. You can just simply pull the bumper off. Great video btw 👍

[@MagnumCoitus]

This comment just saved me!

[@alexkuisell890]

Only Ford could engineer something like this. Took me 45 min to change the low beam passenger side without taking the wheel well cover off. I have medium size hands and it was a total PITA!

[@ddietr]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS! I thought it was joke video.

[@davidcampbell2722]

Great video! While I didn’t completely remove my front fascia, this video helped me do it just enough to get to my low beam and replace it. Thanks!

[@Fussinated]

NO COMMERCIALS, if most uploads are like this I am a subscriber.

[@phillipburns5617]

Yeah great job Ford just convinced me keep car I have and can still replace bulb myself!😁😁😁

[@geraldharrisonjr8841]

Wow... I really wish I looked into all this before I bought this car lol. Definitely not my 07 Camry...

[@adammauksch9917]

You don't need to go through all that just to change the lights on a Fusion. We've owned several Fusions, headlight bulb change is very simple. All you need to do is remove the dust caps on the headlight housing to gain access.. If you want to install HIDs you may need to do all that., as the HID bulbs lack the right angle base that will allow for more leverage when locking in.

[@DH-bd4xq]

yes because I have a lift at my house to change a headlight bulb. what a joke

[@KSE828]

It's called a floor jack...

[@Magic_Mann]

JxC its called unnecessary

[@SuperPickle15]

you can use a small socket to reach under the bumper... No lifting necessary

[@BrunoFerzaj93]

David Hagan +

[@Thefunkeemonkee]

If you bought this vehicle, then deal with the repairs by going to a mechanic. ✌️

[@macster1457]

all that just to remove a headlight bulb?

[@stingerutube]

wtf Ford!

[@Mrmotley5645]

@@stingerutube had a Malibu that required the same to change the headlight smh GM

[@Ryuujin1078]

What a fucking mission just to change or replace a light bulb... 'MERICA!!

[@kpfani]

The easiest way to change the fusion lights is pour 2 gallons of kerosene in engine compartment , light, and walk away

[@arden298]

Gone are the old days of reaching behind the headlamp assembly and twisting out the bulb without having to drop the front end clip. My goodness. Without a lift, you are screwed.

[@junglebud3622]

For Ford. They should be boycotted for this bs.

[@afterforever95]

I just did it without removing anything. i pulled the little plastic piece thats right above the bulb, it has two 10mm bolts and a Torx bolt holding it in, then I removed the rubber cover and unplugged the driver side bulb with a screwdriver and twisted it out with 2 fingers, then while the bulb was out I pulled out as much wire as possible and plugged in the bulb outside of the assembly then worked it back in, it seems like there isn't enough room to get the bulb in but it fits even with the plug on it

[@oobleckboy]

There's an easier way for the passenger side: I removed two coolant reservoir bolts - lifted it up about 6" - and was able to reach the bulb access with one hand. With a bit of help from a long screwdriver to steady the wiring clip it was an easy replacement. 4 minutes.

[@dwightgentry9926]

oobleckboy yes it is all over KZbin on how easy the bulb change is. This is crazy.

[@GodsItalianStallion]

Did you need to detach the hoses?

[@rockyrocko300]

4 mins?! Dude dealership and pep boys say 3-5 hours. Lol where do u live I’ll give $60 to change it!

[@rockyrocko300]

@@dwightgentry9926 I’ve looked on KZbin all vids are complicated.

[@TheRichardflock]

Unbelievable but true. And after all this work the bulb does not lock into an up down position because the surrounding plastic ring does not have enough room . Which means you wedge it in or have terrible light reflection to the road.

[@ohheydarciemae1121]

Thank you so much for this video. It is super helpful!

[@DCH_30]

What type of bulbs did you use on the headlights? H11 and H7?

[@rs72098]

I have yellow parking lights in the front. I'm assuming they're parking lights, because they turn on when I stop or park. They're right next to the brights, it's a 2016 model. So I have 3 bulbs within each light compartment, all together 6. Is this something not included with other models?

[@onerichartist]

Sheesh, cleanest shop ever. Great vid

[@j.balance7844]

Gotta take apart the whole car just to replace a bulb?!?!?!?! Smh!!

[@davidspessard5939]

super informative man! thanks!

[@AriesTatiGrrrl]

BS. If you have small enough hands you can remove the bulb with taking apart the entire car. I just did.

[@AriesTatiGrrrl]

without*

[@mindbodylightsound10]

how did you do it?

[@freedom24seven]

AriesTatiGrrrl are you serious? this is what I am trying to do now. putting in high power silver star bulbs. So you really don't have to take the bumper off? anymore help would be fantastic. Thank you.

[@wutang5795]

Grant D there is a good chance you could break the bulb doing that. and stay away from those silverstar bulbs or you will be replacing them again in about a year. go on eBay and buy some LED headlights. brighter than silverstar and you won't ever have to replace them again.

[@MrBillpam91]

Wu Tang is it just the bulb or whole headlight?

[@auroraarellano6483]

How can we replace the third light from the back window? How much do you charge for helping me with that?

[@aldochirinos3170]

I got a 2017 ecoboost yesterday, I hate the yellow lights, but to do all this to just change some bulbs seems too much.

[@bobazeagle2509]

Remind me to never buy another Ford product again..., especially a Fusion. Never mind, I don't think I'll ever forget this!! I'm in my 70's..., I want my '65 GTO, 389, triple deuces back... Much easier to work on. LOL

[@rlar27]

Nicely done Jon!

[@Wannakatana2112]

Other videos I've seen show how to access the driver's side bulb by taking out the air cleaner assembly. Nothing about removing bumpers. The passenger side is shown being accessed the same way more or less but still no bumper removal. I think there is an easier way, especially for one without a lift.

[@Wannakatana2112]

That was specially for the low beam so maybe that's why less work required. This is a ridiculous amount of work for headlight replacement.

[@Dr.Deschutes]

What does the other end of that harness on the light plug into. I have only the plug in and need to order part but don't know what that sensor or whatever under the latch is..

[@wyomingptt]

what did Ford need their own version of GMs 1.5hr to change headlights???

[@sgomez3047]

Good video guys, very informative! thanks

[@michaelnelson2951]

I have a 2016 S ford fusion and went all over you tube and there's no way there are any short cuts. Removing the head light assy. is the only way to do it, So fellow mechanic just do it this way and really save time. And if your going to upgrade this is the only way.

[@michaelostrofsky6289]

Great video. Absolutely comical design by Ford.

[@rs72098]

It's more like a criminal design to make money.

[@JLZ47]

Is there anyway to take the headlamp apart?

[@ambersalazar9001]

Does the head light attach the the fender at all?

[@adammauksch9917]

Helpful video for removing lamp housings, but totally unnecessary for a simple bulb replacement.

[@juniormolina2292]

Doesn't take much guys, just a few hex keys or "L" keys, a jack, jack stands to keep u safe and a skinny pointy Tool, or a flathead to pop all the clippings out, took me about an hour and a half but thats because I was smoking too 😂 I was hesitant to upload a video to show this can be done at home .

[@junkiexl86]

You didnt have to remove anything lol. This is like the only video that shows that. Just open hood, pop out the silicone cover behind the housing giving you access to bulb, reach in and twist socket 90 degrees and the bulb slides out. Reverse process to install new bulb thats it. Takes all of 2 mins haha. People removing the bumper and headlight housing must have hulk hands to not be able to do with just the hood open.

[@Jamie-mm8cj]

FyI there are other ways to change the bulb without having to do all that if anyone is stressed. I know for my 2012 ford fushion if you have small hands you can easily reach in and take them out but if you don't you can just slighly remove the cover plate behind the bumper and reach in there.

[@changchung]

Why why... amazing. When everything should be easy to do they do this....

[@alinsarbulescu]

I was so much into buying this. WAS!

[@fraydcat]

A lot of the newer cars and trucks are like this now...Acura is another one, but much more expensive for the bulb and igniter, if it needs that too...

[@esaumoreno7405]

i wonder if that applies to the fusion with out the grill shutter

[@jeogriffith]

This is for Ford Fusion 2010 and up, 2009 and down there is an access panel in the front passenger tire well.

[@North_AmericaGator]

what year is this Ford Fusion?

[@dylanpalacio2178]

Which way did you twist the bulb out for the right headlight

[@02hreblue30]

same way. counter clock out( left loose), clock in(right tight).

[@miguelsantillan456]

He was an instructor at Wyotech Long Beach.

[@Taran_Bali]

My 2015 fusion's bulb just died yesterday, i went to mechanic to get a bulb and replace it. He said he had to take apart the whole front end, we both started laughing, until he stopped laughing first and said he was not joking. WTF is wrong with the ford engineers?

[@shingmingto]

The designers of this model are either giggling, or committed suicide.

[@subject_9875]

Just replaced my low beam passenger headlight without doing any of this. All it took was removing the two hex, two bolts, and a little finesse. Took about 25 minutes or less.

[@paulomolnar]

Thanks for the video, i reconnected the cables but now when i turn on it keeps telling that the hood is ajar, checked all connections and everthing looks fine, maybe ive forgot something?

[@Ryan-qe9ih]

Did you ever figure this out? Mine says ajar too

[@paulomolnar]

@@Ryan-qe9ih yes, i checked under on the driver side there is a wire that was disconected, you have to loose the driver side to be able to see and grab the wire to reconnect

[@bigbadjohn5610]

This is an excellent video. Very helpful. Easy to do. Thank you for Sharing.

[@lindseyoverman2955]

What kind of tools?

[@andriesadrian696]

haw can I remove my right mirror on fusion 2015....Can you tell me pls...

[@ObOJLTYC]

How much miles?

[@michaelnelson2951]

My low beam went bad at 27k miles. Be smart when you take the bumper off change ALL bulbs there.

[@ObOJLTYC]

@@michaelnelson2951 I have 46000 mi, and more than one lamp has not burned out

[@MrJazazi]

how can i change the indicator bulb please.

[@millerlite87]

Ford could've at least added some real HID projectors instead of the cheap halogen projectors, like that it would've been worth changing the bulb every 3-5 years.

[@mickmarcellino806]

I love that they put eight years of engineering into how to replace a lightbulb yet they can’t make an automatic transmission worth a shit.

[@youngblood6188]

On models 06/09 is of same o diferent process to take of bumper out sr

[@jamesmp7105]

As a product design engineer from automotive industry , these companies urge their design engineers to make complications in order to make more profit down the road. Greedy bastards.

[@josephdavis5058]

You do not have to go through all this; I already asked a guy that works for our local Ford shop and he showed me how to do it; took me about 10 minutes.

[@wgc383]

How about sharing that info???

[@josephdavis5058]

2gfusions.net/showthread.php?tid=241; go here same procedure

[@tydavenport3893]

Create a video showing us how you did it in 10 mins

[@a_camel174]

Why comment if you are not going to share that helpful info.

[@dreamerbaby2643]

Such a useless comment. I don’t understand why you even decided to share that without actually sharing any helpful information.

[@drewman5740]

Thanks for sharing & doing this vid … Can’t believe you have to go through all that crazy crap just to switch out headlight bulbs! … it’s definitely not just Ford doing this ; several other manufacturers are following same procedures … JUST PLAIN STUPID! Practically is gone for American car maintenance!

[@abeljimenez8175]

Its obvious Ford did this replacement of hell in order to have their wonderful customers take them to ford service to give them more money. What a great way of showing gratitude for buying your brand. Definitely the last thing I buy from Ford!!!

[@Hery631]

How can I change the license plate bulb on the fusion 2016

[@GarageGurus]

+Heriberto Santos Great question! Why don't you give our tech support line a call and we can provide some more information on that. The number can be found at fmgaragegurus.com/About.aspx

[@raymondramirez9177]

That is an easy job. Look at the top of page 258 of the Owner Manual. The lamp uses a clip to attach to the trunk lid. Then pull the bulb out. No tools needed!

[@wali38058]

Bruh are you telling me I basically gotta go back to the dealer to replace a headlight!

[@josephdavis5058]

Ok people; if you don't have giant hands there are rubber caps over the bulbs, just peel them off and the bulb is there. You have to do it by feel. Look down where the assembly is behind the light. I've done it; takes about ten minutes. The guy that did this video is no Guru.

[@willon50]

is there any other easier way to replace it?

[@ChucksBasix]

Step 1: Remove engine Step 2: Buy a Chevy Step 3: Drag Fusion behind the chevy and run both off a cliff Step 4: Headlights never looked so good!

[@ME-hj1nz]

Well I'm not sure what year this is.. But 2006 2007 era.. Its just a small panel to open in the wheel well. So check the. Wheel wells first folks.

[@larryd422]

Thank you!

[@1dlb]

FUCK !!! .... I was thinking of changing out my wife's bulbs .... unbelievable.

[@Scuba4Steve]

I got my 2014 fusion brand new and just now had to replace the lights. Thanks for the video because FUCK THAT SHIT. If I knew about this when I bought the car, I would have gotten something else.

[@chrisrox1001]

You know there’s a problem with Ford when the FUSION is MORE EXPENSIVE to replace a light bulb in than a Mercedes and BMW!

[@confucius2616]

Great video. Ford wants you to spend money

[@winpowercarlightofficial676]

Hello, I am very interested in this vedio, it is helpful for me, I have the same headlight sold in Amazon, may I post the product link here, please? Thanks

[@AcuraAddicted]

Naw, I don't think so. It's totally doable without removing the bumper.

[@adammauksch9917]

Absolutely, unless perhaps your installing HIDs

[@jymbopalysearmageddon6484]

Priceless.You don't need to remove the bumper.I bet he gives incorrect road directions for chuckles too.

[@jasonh4231]

While some of the comments here are comical, I thought this video was extremely helpful. One thing I don’t think the video mentioned is that there is also a bracket on the back-side of the bumper on the drivers side (not just the passenger side). Today I replaced all the stock bulbs up front with LEDs, and tucking the LED drivers in the housing would be tough as well as making room for the heat sinks (instead of fans) if it weren’t for removing the bumper. I’d do it again to upgrade all my lighting. Additionally, I would reco removing the bumper if you need to replace the high beam because of the way it is anchored inside the headlight housing. I also thought the parking light would be challenging because it is a very snug fit; you’ll need pliers to get it loose. If you change your oil yourself, you won’t think this process is that painful, since you already have to remove the first dust cover to reach the oil pan and filter. Yes there are more bolts and push-pins but it’s honestly not that bad. The only challenging part for me was removing the wiring connectors on the passenger side after working the bumper loose. I don’t think they had ever been removed before so they were extremely snug.

[@digdug1226]

I looked this up because I offered to help my GF’s son…. Seeing this video= instant regret. Why the hell is it so frigging complex? This is insane.

[@DanMyers-dg4gi]

The engineer that devolped this and the engineering manager that signed off on it have to be some real asses.

[@sabrinalancaster]

Glad I have a Chevy. My husband has a Ford Fusion. Guess we are going to the dealership. 😕

[@jlang8213]

lockedlooneytune Many GM's require this level of hassle for headlight bulb replacement too. I had an 08 Malibu that required bumper removal.

[@jessicaschwartz6043]

You don't need to go to dealer. You can go to your independant Shop.

[@josephfrank1472]

Holy Hell I hope my lights last a long time!

[@meechthegamer1125]

thanks man, didn't take longer than 5 mins

[@603POV]

Gemetrius Beason that's bullshit

[@GodsItalianStallion]

Is "mins" short for "millenniums"?

[@nflucio]

very good!

[@GrigoryMashuryan]

Thanks so much

[@jayjb833]

I did mine from top no removing bumper !!!

[@summerseve502]

It's much easier with a lift versus on your back with a jack style😎😎😎

[@mrmister8546]

My Mexican Fusion is really starting to get on my nerves.