How do you replace the dash light bulb in a 2007 Ford Escape?

Answer 1

I had to do this today, believe me there's nothing to it. Take out the top 2 screws on the bezel (the black housing) around the gauges etc. then remove it, you might have to pry the bottom of it with a blade screwdriver but no big deal, just be careful not to pry too hard and break or crack the bezel. After it's removed you'll see 4 more screws holding the gauge cluster in place, they are 7mm the same size as the ones in the bezel. Remove these and the cluster will pull out plenty far enough for you to get behind it and then locate the cream colored sockets, turn them a quarter turn counter clockwise, this releases the socket, then take out the shot bulb, replace it and reverse the project. Believe me I've been dreading this but it's a piece of cake. Now I have heard that after 2007 Ford doesn't use bulbs anymore and I'm not sure if that's true but you are in the clear. Hope this helps.