How to replace the tail light, brake light or turn signal in an 2013 through 2019 ford escape.

[@angiefancher7655]

DO NOT REMOVE IT THIS WAY! You will be paying 100 dollars for a new assembly once you crack it.

[@1D10CRACY]

Yup, if you are too forceful with it, it will break. You need to kind of carefully bump it, like I did in the video. Eventually age is going to make them too brittle and they are going to need to be replaced. In my opinion, it is a poor design. I'll pin this comment so other people know to be easy with it.

[@adderon]

Get out the super glue lol

[@BrianRiesen]

@@1D10CRACY 100% poor design, I agree. Just like with anything you're doing for the first time that requires a little force, start soft and gradually apply more force. Don't whole ape mode on it with the first blow ;)

[@AsherTheAviator]

@@1D10CRACY I wear rubber or latex gloves which enable me to slide it out quite easily without the "bump." That said, I can't imagine one breaking or cracking if someone carefully follows your video.

[@genericwhitemale5616]

To be honest with you at work just fine thank you very much to the person who uploaded this video

[@lancegaebe7570]

I never would have figured out this repair without your help.

[@jking0.o121]

Perfect video. I didn't have to completely disconnect the taillight assembly, but A+ video nonetheless.

[@chevyvet69]

The most straightforward video I have ever watched thanks

[@dansullivan2954]

Thanks a bunch, helped out a lot. FYI, a 5/16 socket will work too, if one does not have a metric.

[@ajp1079]

Couldn't get the light off til I saw your tip. My man will be happy I did this myself in about 5 mins because you posted this video and I'm so thankful 🙌

[@chungusamongus519]

Real simple, clear speaking. Good job.

[@annika3986]

This was so easy to follow and I was able to change my bulb in under 10 min!!

[@jking0.o121]

👍👍

[@BillPlante-e5s]

Thanks. Your video was VERY helpful, and made this easy for the non-mechanical. Your technique on hand placement when removing the lens was spot on!! Thanks! Bill

[@noahjohnson3285]

Great video. Changed out the bulb on my wife’s car super quick and easy.

[@gzaros]

Great video, thanks! Sylvania makes an LED replacement now...same 3157 but labeled "LED"

[@shawnryderdigital]

thanks man - got it to work today! one side came off easy and the other... not so much but the video was quick and helpful! Awesome jon!

[@oluseyiolawuyi6579]

This is very helpful ❤. I just changed my brake light bulb following this. It was super easy! Thank you for this video!

[@ethelgelbolingo1335]

Thank you so much! Just changed my brake light. Your video is a BIG help. Great job!

[@mizzteacher72]

Appreciate you my guy. I feel smarter listening to you🧐🧐🧐

[@Patrioticduder]

Thanks man. 5 minute job. For once, ford didnt totally screw me on the design of this. Would prefer just a door on the inside of the trunk but oh well

[@markcocio7501]

Do you have a video on how to remove the inner light when you open the other section of the bulb that you just replaced?

[@mattaboi09]

Great video did that in 10 mins

[@genericwhitemale5616]

Thanks for the help very simple very informative video my thumbs up

[@andrewhankin5561]

Awesome video, demonstration and explanation - thanks, bro!

[@karac8997]

Hi there…thank you for the video. Just a question…so the brake light and the tail light are the same bulb? So when I brake it just illuminates more? I’m so confused as it looks like I have so many lights out in the back…

[@jasonj7848]

Great video. Thanks for the tip on how to remove it. My driver side brake light went out on my 2015 Escape.

[@mike10011001]

Thanks so much, it was so easy, I just went on ahead and replaced the other one while I was doing it!

[@alexandercove1194]

My mechanic says it's only a passive lens and only houses a bulb for the white backup light....also according to the manual the above red tail light at the top of your lift gate is a lifetime one that shouldn't require replacing..too bad they couldn't all be like that

[@garryahlgren6858]

you didn't show disconnecting/reconnecting the wiring plug. mine was dirty and I didn't know the disconnect mechanism for the plug was underneath and hard to find. you make this look easy, popping the tail light assembly was stuck and difficult

[@michaelhersch127]

Thank you! Replaced my bulb and it was easy!

[@johnturpin3710]

Thanks for help replacing the bob.

[@rongollonik7754]

When replacing any bulb I suggest you wear heavy gloves when removing the old bulb in cas it shatters. Use a clean paper towel or cloth to insert the new bulb so that oils from your fingers do not get on the bulb glass which could cause a hot spot and premature burnout.

[@showtale8325]

Thanks , covered everything perfectly

[@jessicalizarraga9160]

Great video thank you so much i'm changing my brake light tomorrow

[@brandonnic9033]

That was very helpful, thanks for providing these explanations.

[@loisflowers5249]

Great info, but what if you don’t have a dental pick?

[@michellebethgoaziou]

Very helpfull!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@lonestarlows]

The real question is why are there so many people with ford escapes with burnt out tail lights. Probably a faulty harness that the manufacture doesnt want to recall

[@jeffamonson9702]

Why would that be? My 2013 burnt out in 2020

[@gzaros]

Mine took 8 years to burn out.

[@adderon]

Same here, 8 years on a regular bulb, 162k miles

[@poesgirlraven9309]

I’ve had mine since 2019 & this is the first bulb replacement. I have had 4 recalls though, on various parts.

[@Three60Crusader]

Old comment but damn that’s a dumb ass question.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

The plug on ours seems hard to pull out. It's the 2018 model. Is there a clip I need to depress with a flat head or something? Don't want to force it.

[@jackt6595]

If you take off the one bolt below the two for the headlight, it loosens the plastic panel below the taillight making it trivial to remove.

[@daleralston154]

I took out the third bolt and it still wasn't trivial.

[@rindicavitch]

HELP! Every thing worked perfectly until I got to the part when you pop the lense off. Just don't have enough power I guess. I have the bolts off, will it come apart to drive it to get the lense popped off?😬

[@aeternusrex]

Super helpful, they should put a link to this in the manual

[@FakeNews953]

What is the purpose of the hard plastic plugs at 18 seconds? One flew out into another galaxy and can’t find it. Big deal if one is missing when reassembling?

[@1D10CRACY]

It is more cosmetic than anything.

[@FakeNews953]

@@1D10CRACY thanks for the info, was hoping it wasn’t anything necessary for keeping water out etc etc

[@lovetocraftlovetocraft241]

It worked perfectly. Thanks so much!

[@Kromsmitesyou]

Thanks, worked for me and cost me 1 dollar for a new bulb!

[@suealbondante6781]

Where did you find a dollar bulb?

[@Kromsmitesyou]

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[@mb52753]

And if you have a tow package on your vehicle, check that out wires could be burnt, causing problems with the back and the front thank you

[@wynnedel8097]

thank you very much for sharing, did the job perfectly. cheers

[@angelmaldonado5968]

Thank you very useful 😀

[@connorcook7116]

How the heck do I pull this plug?! I don’t wanna break it but I don’t know how to disconnect it.

[@skywolf2012]

Very helpful thanks

[@jesseferko5097]

Bro awesome video thank you 😊 🙏 🙌

[@dearbulls]

How about the reverse light bulb?

[@ashleysorganics3122]

Thanks man! Super easy!

[@jenniferbrandt9528]

Thank you! I was able to change them out with no problem!

[@tanwindersidhu3270]

Thank you it was very helpful

[@sbadvantage]

Lol you make it look east.. I cant "bump"the light out lol

[@brandonhackler9624]

What is the name of the tool you referred to as a dental tool? Thanks

[@1D10CRACY]

It is just a dental pick, similar to this one. amzn.to/36kpaoN

[@chakatania]

"pull this plug" - near impossible w/o possibly breaking and there is no instruction on how to do this. Did anyone find the better way to fix /replace the bulb??

[@1D10CRACY]

Which plug are you referring to? If you are referring to 1:10, there really isn't a "better" way, it's probably best to unplug it. The plug is a standard Ford plug with a built in release mechanism, you cannot just pull it apart.

[@SedrickWhite-nj3cv]

Thanks ❤

[@thomasjohnson6635]

The Lenz is frozen on the car so it's not possible to do it myself .I couldn't do it my neibor couldn't do it

[@tilemarblegranite]

Amazing!

[@JosephMbidi]

Thanks

[@JB4u2]

Excellent!!!!!

[@poesgirlraven9309]

I don’t have a socket set, so I’ll be going to O’Reillys

[@Ultraderchista]

Thank you !

[@alexandercove1194]

Thought there was a bulb which lit the red lens on the lift gate itself..y

[@karac8997]

Yes I am curious what lights are supposed to be on the lift gate as well…mine is dark and I don’t know what’s supposed to be there! Have you found any answers?

[@andrewhankin5561]

@@karac8997 The clear lenses on the lift gate are reversing / backup lights that should shine white when the gear selector is in R with the engine running. The red section is for decoration only, no bulb, but you could add red LEDs in there or red reflective tape if you wanted to jazz-up the tail of your Escape ❗

[@mrkrux]

Super helpful ty sub

[@johnmartinez8949]

Thanks

[@sweetpeastea]

Thank you !!!!

[@mcpanchofries]

Yes. Don't be too forceful trying to remove the plastic cover. Lots of TLC!

[@bobbywanger8123]

👍👍👍

[@kenny4089]

YT making a .3 into a .1 every time!

[@1D10CRACY]

Not exactly sure what you mean, but thanks for the comment! ;)

[@joshmoncion5859]

Why can't the front blinkers be that easy?!?!

[@guidesosrs5026]

He forgot to say there was clips on the side lol

[@1D10CRACY]

Not sure what you are talking about. Care to explain?

[@KnightRider1983]

'19 is different. Reverse light is in the rear hatch door

[@asielregueiro7953]

Thank you 👍🏻