maintenance FORD FOCUS 2018 Owner's Guide

Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1.Lift the wiper arm.
2.Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3.Disengage the wiper blade from thewiper arm.
4.Remove the wiper blade.
5.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,have the aim of the headlamp beamchecked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)A
Ground to the center of theheadlamp low beam bulbB
25 ft (7.6 m)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park your vehicle on level groundapproximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wallor screen.
2.Measure the distance from the groundto the center of the headlamp lowbeam bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)long horizontal reference line on thewall or screen at this height.
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Note:There may be an identifying mark onthe lens to help you locate the center of thebulb.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern whileadjusting one headlamp, you may want toblock the light from the other headlamp.
3.Switch on the low beam headlampsand open the hood.
4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the beam pattern.If the top edge of the flat zone of highintensity light is not on the horizontalreference line, adjust the aim of theheadlamp beam.
5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Use a suitable tool, forexample a screwdriver or hexagonalsocket, to turn the adjuster clockwiseor counterclockwise to adjust thevertical aim of the headlamp. Thehorizontal edge of the brighter lightshould touch the horizontal referenceline.
6.Close the hood and switch off thelamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beamon your vehicle is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1.Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 211).
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2.Remove the screws.
3.Pull the headlamp as far as possibletowards the front of the vehicle todisengage it from the lower fixing point.
4.Lift the outer side of the headlamp andremove it.
5.Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’sreach. Grasp the bulb by only itsplastic base and do not touch the glass.The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlampsare operated.
Note:If you accidently touch the bulb, youshould clean it with rubbing alcohol.
Headlamp
Side marker bulb.A.
Low beam headlamp bulb.B.
High beam headlamp bulb.C.
Direction indicator bulb.Cornering lamp bulb.D.
Headlamp Low Beam
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 226).
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2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Headlamp High Beam
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 226).
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
HID Headlamps
If your vehicle has high-intensity dischargeheadlamps, these lamps operate at a highvoltage. Contact an authorized dealer.
Cornering Lamp (If Equipped)
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 226).
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Depress the clip to remove the bulbholder.
4.Remove the bulb holder by pulling itstraight out.
5.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Front Direction Indicator
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 226).
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2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4.Press the bulb in and turn the bulbcounterclockwise to remove it.
Side Marker Bulb
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 226).
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Remove the bulb holder by pulling itstraight out.
4.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Front Fog Lamp
1.Remove fog lamp grille from the frontfascia then unscrew the fog lamp.
2.Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
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Rear Lamps - 4 Door
Direction indicator and rear lampbulb.A.
Brake lamp bulb.B.
Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp and DirectionIndicator
1.Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the wing nuts and detach theclip.
3.Remove the lamp.
4.Disconnect the electrical connector.
5.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
6.Press the bulb in and turn the bulbcounterclockwise to remove it.
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Rear Lamps - 5 Door
Brake and rear lamp bulb.A.
Side marker lamp bulb.B.
Direction indicator bulb.C.
Reverse lamp bulb.D.
Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp and DirectionIndicator
1.Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the wing nuts and detach theclip.
3.Remove the lamp.
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4.Disconnect the electrical connector.
5.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
6.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
LED Rear Lamps (If Equipped)
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Replacing Licence Plate and HighMounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized “D.O.T.” forNorth America to ensure lampperformance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs willnot damage the lamp assembly or void thelamp assembly warranty and will providequality bulb burn time.
Trade numberFunction
H1LLHeadlamps high beam (Halogen)
D3S* Headlamps high beam (HID)
H11LLHeadlamp low beam (Halogen)
D3S* Headlamp low beam (HID)
H1LLDaytime running lamps
LED* Daytime running lamps (High series)
193Park lamp - front
LED* Park lamp - front (High series)
WY21WDirection indicator - front
PY21WDirection indicator - front (High series)
H8Fog lamps
WY5WSidemarker - front
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Trade numberFunction
P27/7WDirection indicator - rear (4-door)
3757 NAKDirection indicator - rear (5-door)
P27/7WRear and brake lamps
194Rear lamps (4-door)
LED* Rear lamp (5-door high series)
194Sidemarker - rear (5-door)
LED* Sidemarker - rear (High series)
921Backup lamp
LED* License plate lamp
LED* High-mount brake lamp
LED* Interior lamps
* To replace these lamps, contact an authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights, contact an authorized dealer.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed in theMotorcraft Parts table. See MotorcraftParts (page 271).
When servicing the air cleaner on vehicleswith a turbocharger, it is important that noforeign material enter the air inductionsystem. The engine and turbocharger aresusceptible to damage from even smallparticles.
Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 409).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.
1.Loosen the four fasteners and removethe air cleaner assembly lid.
2.Remove the air filter element from theair filter housing.
3.Wipe any dirt or debris from the aircleaner assembly to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
4.Install the new air filter element. Slidethe open end of the air filter elementin first, below the tab. Then push theclosed end of the air filter into thebottom of the tray. The closed endshould fit inside the groove in the tray.The tab of the closed end of the airfilter should be oriented down and fitbetween the forks on the tray as shownat the arrow above.
Note:Make sure you align the tab in the airfilter element with the fork in the air cleanerassembly tray.
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