How do you replace the fog light bulb on a 2002 ford escape?

Answer 1

This is the answer for a 2001 and it works on my 2002 also.First, determine which style bulb you need, some catalogs say 899 series, but mine was an 898. there are 3 bolts for the front of the splash shield, you will need a ratchet and 10mm socket. Remove just those 3 bolts and bend that shield down to put your hand in to remove the old bulb, but removal at this point is not necessary. If you look at it, the 898 bulb comes out at a 90 degree angle before entering the harness, where the 899 is straight into the harness. Once you have determined which bulb it takes then go out and get one. This will save you the hassle of returning it if it is wrong. ( you can drive the car to the store without those three bolts, just make sure the shield is in place) The space to squeeze your arm into is tight, the plastic holds its shape well, and pinches you but it can be done. the build turns slightly to pull out and once it is out, taking it off the harness is simple, it should slide out fairly easily, but if it does not, simply pry up the little tabs gently with a small flat screw driver, this plastic can get brittle. put the new bulb directly into the lamp before plugging the harness into it, being careful not to touch the glass of the bulb, the oil on your skin can cause it to blow out again. replace the bolts and you are finished.

My 2001 XLT just has three push-pin fasteners in the splash shield. They are difficult to push back in after removal, unless you remove the center screw-like pieces in the middle of the fastener, place the outer part back in place and then reinsert the screw-like center piece. I had no need for any wrenches, just a small pry tool to remove the snap-in fasteners. The other reference to some catalogs getting the number wrong is right on. Mt local parts store gave me the 899 part, and when I removed the old one it was an 898. The 899 will not work.