Took my Fusion to Ford yesterday. They told me $200+ and I told them I'd figure it out on my own. Thanks to your video, I replaced both bulbs in under an hour. Thank you!
That's awesome to hear the positive feedback! I'm glad it was able to help you out! I've got a ton of other helpful Ford Fusion videos on the channel for you.
Got it done! I took bumper halfway off about 30-minute job or less for me due to someone being in there before , lol.. But turned in driveway today only to notice drivers side front turn signal is out, about to do it again I guess
Thank You. Put off changing my bulb for 2 months because I though it was a major job, saw the video last night and changed the bulb today in 15 minutes.
@@trainingverse007 Not sure what you mean. You follow the directions in the video and when you get the hood stop out of the way and the rubber cup you reach down and turn the bulb assembly to release it. You need small hands or a girl to get her hand down there.
@@lorneallen7454 I was having a hard time, I took a long Allen key and pushed down while I used my other hand and fingers to stabilize the other side. Clicked right out!
This is probably the fourth different method I've used, and the only one that caused no swearing. And the fastest by far. Removing the hood bumper stop and that piece under it was such a game changer, thank you.
This is WAY EASIER than other methods I saw posted!!! It honestly took 5-10 minutes per light. The first was about 10 minutes, the second was about 4. Much better than taking the front of the car apart and dealing with those stupid body panel clips! Great explanations also!!
While this isn't too bad, and I'm sure a whole lot easier than taking off the bumper like some videos show... I came here to check out how to change my headlights since I just changed my wife's, on her Honda CRV. No instruments required, and it legit took under 2 minutes per side. I was hoping mine would be as simple, but clearly not. :( Not terrible, but compared to the Honda CRV, this is a poor design. Who designs this silliness. :\
Thank you! Thank you for this video. Last year I paid $160 for my low beam headlight to be replaced because I couldn't figure out how to get to it. The shop said they had to drop my bumper that's why it's such a high fee. BUT this morning, exactly 1 year later, I changed the same bulb, myself, by watching your video and only paid $20. Love it. I changed the bulb in 30 minutes. My 2015 fusion is back on the night time road again. I give this video a 5 star⭐rating. 👏
Thanks for the video. I’ve been postponing and I finally had to change headlight bulb. I have 2013 160K miles and still loving it and still better looking than most vehicles on the road today
This video really made a difference! My sisters car needed a drivers side bulb and we changed it in less than an hour. Had a little trouble with the angle needed to get the bolt needing the extension for the socket but eventually got it! Since I may need to help her with other repairs on her Fusion I thought I’d go ahead and Subscribe to your channel! Thanks for posting!!
Thank you so much for making this video. It was clear and gave me the confidence to do this job. The previous owner of my 2016 Fusion had the headlights replaced by a local mechanic before I bought the car, but less than a year later one of them went out. (You know the guy touched the bulb while installing it.) This saved me at least $200 I was thinking I would never need to spend because the problem had been fixed.
Excellent, thorough guide. I was able to replace the light bulb myself for $17, the most car repair experience I have is changing a tire, changing oil, and changing transmission fluid
This video was so so helpful thank you for posting, I consider myself not mechanically inclined. But this was not hard at all. Only bad thing is I lost my 10mm socket down below and had to go buy a new one.
Thank you so much, this helped me a lot. Little bit of struggle for the first buld on driver side to put it back, but not a big deal. Once you replace the driver side, the passenger side would be a piece of cake. Just be careful for sharp edges of the frame while removing and installing the bulb.
Great video! In my experience I had to push from the top down on the bulb and wire harness. I did not have enought force in my hands so I used a flat head to push down. I was gentle enough not to break or strip any thing. Thanks again!
as another here said, I likewise was able to do it without loosening things, but you need long fingers and thin hands to do it - and you will scrape those knuckles if you don't loosen it up like this guy did. Nice vid.
Had to leave a comment. You are amazing! I have done it the other way which is terrible and long. When I saw my headlight out this week I decided I rather pay someone else. But when the dealer quoted me over $400 and the lowest small shop said $285, meh… I guess I’ll do it again. Thank goodness I came across your video. No more than 10 mins first first bulb, 5 for second. Thank you thank you!
You gained my subscription with this video. Thank you! I have a hard time doing anything like this. It was still a struggle for me but I managed to finish what i started for once.
Ford didn't make this more complicated for no reason, the maker of this video made it more complicated for no reason. I just did this job without any tools at 10pm in complete darkness in 10 minutes all by feel. And I have shorter fatter fingers than this guy.
Just did this to my 2013 ford fusion. Only gave up once! Not bad! Key was finding a spot for 2 fingers from each hand to twist counter clock wise in the *CORRECT PART* of the blulb & insert piece. If you're trying to grab onto the plastic/glass part you're too far in with your fingers.
I agree, that was the tricky part and the one 10 mm bolt that requires an extension worked better on a handle that turns like a screwdriver rather than a socket handle, at least for me. Also there is a little tab you press down on to release the light bulb. I didn't realize that was there at first and the old bulb just wouldn't come off the socket. I almost never do car repairs and I'm looking forward to getting something else to drive later this year. Replacing the light bulbs and various air filters is WAY too complicated in the Ford Fusion and my kids have Kia and Hyundai cars... the process in those is just a trivial DIY. So thankful for channels like these.
Thanks from the 407. I ended up needing to take one more 10mm bolt off the side panel to gain just a bit more room for my hands to fit. Counter clockwise to remove, clockwise to replace. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself.
It's not a hack, just the careful, common sense way to replace your bulbs to save a couple HUNDRED bucks on your own! Thank God for these guys posting great info. Be safe out there!
@@reynavalencia9447 the trick was twisting the old bulb to loosen it. I think this is the hardest part. When it just wouldn't budge, I used an angled needle nose pliers to get some traction around the bulb to get it to start moving. I used two bandaids, lol. There just wasn't room to get my fingers in there if they were covered with gloves. This method avoids taking off the bumper and all that, but it is still tight and partially done "by feel."
Great video! Just a small recommendation when replacing them: You should not touch a headlamp bulb because the oils from your fingers can transfer to the glass, creating "hot spots" that can cause the bulb to overheat, burn out prematurely, or even shatter, especially with halogen bulbs which operate at high temperatures; always use gloves or a clean cloth when handling them to avoid contamination. Key points about not touching a headlamp bulb: Oil residue: Natural oils on your hands can leave a residue on the bulb, which can disrupt the even distribution of heat when the bulb is turned on. Reduced lifespan: This uneven heat distribution can significantly shorten the life of the bulb. Potential damage: In extreme cases, the localized heat from the oil residue can cause the glass to crack or shatter. What to do instead: Use gloves: Wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling headlamp bulbs. Clean with alcohol: If you accidentally touch the bulb, clean it with a clean cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol before installing
Hi thanks for posting this it helped and was good advice but i guess my fingers and hands are too big and the bulbs were STUCK. Ive replaced bulbs in other cars and no worries. But thanks for posting it gave me hope for a second 😊
Thanks for the help. I figured there was a way to get some extra room to get in there. Didn't want to take my bumper apart to change a damn light bulb. This isn't the greatest for people with meaty hands but patience prevails😂
Thanks for posting this. It gave me a good starting point. However my vehicle is a 2018 and now that I'm done with the job I learned that I did not need to take any bolts out to reach the bulbs. Apparently they changed the design in the 2018 so the rubber covers are accessible without removing anything. The design is still flawed since the holes are too small for a normal human beings hand. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction bud!
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I used to have a 2011 Mercury Milan. I did changed the headlight on the driver’s side twice. I didn’t used any tools just my hands. I took out the air filter out the top and bottom to get to the headlight. I did changed both headlights in a 2015 Ford Escape a couple times. My very first car was a 1998 Ford Contour that I had to take out each light to changed the headlights by using a Phillips head screw driver. I did it twice on that car. My father wanted to helped me but, I got it under control. Luckily that I have small hands to reach in.
Bought some replacement bulbs and tried on my passenger light which was out. Took a while, as I figured out our fusion bulb was slightly different. Eventually got it out and was able to easily replace it. Now that I know how to do it, I don't have to pay $100s to Ford for something I can do for the cost of the light and 3 miles to Napa. :)
Question i replaced both headlights, but the drivers beam appears to illuminate to the left now. And the original light that was out worked for 4 days and it's out again. Any thoughts?
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I noticed my light was out last night and i got to say all the videos was about taking the bumper off and i seen your clip 1 time only and it was super easy!!!! Thank you!!! I did it in lees that 15mins
@The Driver Mod for real man, you helped out a lot of people. When I first saw the bumper video I was super discouraged and almost just took my car in. They were gonna charge me 150 to replace both headlights. Literally used the video yesterday and did it in like 5 mins haha
Thank you for posting this video! My passenger side light was out and using this method I replaced it pretty easily. Wanted to change out the driver's side too since they were both original. But I just couldn't get my hands in there far enough to get the bulb out. Oh well, I'll wait till it burns out before I'll try to take the bumper loose!
@@sevenlyons I almost gave up. The passenger side was easier for some reason but these original bulbs are cranked in there very tight. I ended up using an angled needle nose pliers to grab the thing and give it the business to get it moving. I guess I just got lucky, but before I set out on doing this, I had decided I was going to WIN and not have to go to the dealer, lol.
managed to get it out without removing anything but the dust cover using a large oil filter wrench. The curved wrench fit in their and I was able to push on the wiring harness to break it free - then rotate it 360 degrees and pull it out. Scraped up my knuckles but got it out. Now I just have to figure out how to get the new one in after I go to the store for a new bulb. Thanks for the tips and the inspiration.
I timed it. I don’t know anything about cars whatsoever and am a worthless mechanic. It took me 3 hours the other way where I removed the bumper and it took me 37 minutes using this method. I did several things wrong and it took me several attempts and it was 37 minutes total.
@@zenasslatton1809 agree that this video was a game changer. One other one for me was a unique video I found that helped me replace a spring inside a microwave door handle when the door wouldn't latch all of a sudden. Like this headlight, that was also a little design flaw that could have been avoided. RUclips has been a Godsend but it is frustrating to see other vehicles where doing stuff like this, such as changing cabin air filters is so trivial if they would just decide to make stuff easy in the design process.
We have the same fusion, year, color and everything and as I was acknowledging that I also noticed the crown service van! Worked for crown for 3 years as a CSS. Much love for my crown techs!
thanks. couldnt figure out the bumper and had to pay a shit ton to get my indicator bulb replaced. Now that the headlight went out im happy I can do it myself. Just went out and I was able to pop out the old bulb so now I'm just waiting for my Amazon delivery
@@THEDriverMod_ struggling with the last step. I get it seated into the housing but it won't seem to fully twist into place. Did you have to put a lot of pressure in order to fully twist it in?
just a shout out, used this and it worked just as shown. took less than half hour. gotta say, cut up my hands pretty good lol.... but I can not believe the amount of RUclips that say you have to remove the bumper,, so not true. thanks for the insight,, thumbs up from and ooooold guy lol.
Took me two hours.. bloody hands back side. But I got it in, just guessing. When I was a kid it was two screws and a plug in. This one I needed a socket wrench three different screw drivers pull the plastic plugs, replace them seven. Guy at the repair shop say5 $175 plus taxes includes the bulb. Wish electric air bikes would come out. Looks like some really super fast greased lighting fun
I’ve taken the whole front end off before to get to the high beams and fog lights so I wasn’t excited about this. Frankly this should only take 10 minutes per side and is very easy. Five of those minutes seems to be gently turning the bulb to try to find the notches for it to slide into lol. Only real thing to watch out for is avoiding touching the bulb with your skin. Thanks a bunch bro!
Secret Tip! FOR THE LONGEST, I could not get the bulb to twist out with my fingers. Finally I decided to use my wrench for Leverage and got it on the first try! Pro tip if you are having trouble!
Yeah I can’t get my hands in there either geez . The passenger side bulb connector is twisted towards the passenger side or more to the center to come off ?
Thank you so much for this, saved so much money and it wasn’t that hard! I wonder if I could change the high beams like this because there’s no video of how to replace them without taking the bumper off. Or is that even possible?
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Took my Fusion to Ford yesterday. They told me $200+ and I told them I'd figure it out on my own. Thanks to your video, I replaced both bulbs in under an hour. Thank you!
That's awesome to hear the positive feedback! I'm glad it was able to help you out! I've got a ton of other helpful Ford Fusion videos on the channel for you.
Low beams or just high bulbs? My lows are out and I can NOT twist the bulb out This way
@7.62 for you I specifically replaced the low beams in this video. I'm sure the high beams are replaced in a similar way.
Got it done! I took bumper halfway off about 30-minute job or less for me due to someone being in there before , lol..
But turned in driveway today only to notice drivers side front turn signal is out, about to do it again I guess
@@7.62foryou5 now you're a pro!
Great video!! So incredibly helpful. I just replaced my bulb with ZERO previous experience now I feel like I can conquer the world
These are the success stories I like hearing about! Glad I was able to help!
This was me this morning with changing my battery… lol
Thank You. Put off changing my bulb for 2 months because I though it was a major job, saw the video last night and changed the bulb today in 15 minutes.
How you take the bulb out ?
@@trainingverse007 Not sure what you mean. You follow the directions in the video and when you get the hood stop out of the way and the rubber cup you reach down and turn the bulb assembly to release it. You need small hands or a girl to get her hand down there.
I might try my own after watching this too. Was previously told about 3 hour job for the bulb swap 🫣
@@lorneallen7454 I was having a hard time, I took a long Allen key and pushed down while I used my other hand and fingers to stabilize the other side. Clicked right out!
same lol
This is probably the fourth different method I've used, and the only one that caused no swearing. And the fastest by far. Removing the hood bumper stop and that piece under it was such a game changer, thank you.
Happy to hear that! Thanks for the postive feed back, happy to help!
This is WAY EASIER than other methods I saw posted!!! It honestly took 5-10 minutes per light. The first was about 10 minutes, the second was about 4. Much better than taking the front of the car apart and dealing with those stupid body panel clips! Great explanations also!!
Thanks for watching and the positive feed back for other viewers! Make sure to subscribe!👍
While this isn't too bad, and I'm sure a whole lot easier than taking off the bumper like some videos show... I came here to check out how to change my headlights since I just changed my wife's, on her Honda CRV. No instruments required, and it legit took under 2 minutes per side. I was hoping mine would be as simple, but clearly not. :( Not terrible, but compared to the Honda CRV, this is a poor design. Who designs this silliness. :\
@@OrthodoxAtheistWait until you see how the headlight on a 2013 Yukon is changed.. then this won’t seem so silly
Its a deliberate strategy to stop people changing their own bulbs@@OrthodoxAtheist
So they only have one bulb for high and low beam correct bc my left it out and neither high or low work
Thank you! Thank you for this video. Last year I paid $160 for my low beam headlight to be replaced because I couldn't figure out how to get to it. The shop said they had to drop my bumper that's why it's such a high fee. BUT this morning, exactly 1 year later, I changed the same bulb, myself, by watching your video and only paid $20. Love it. I changed the bulb in 30 minutes. My 2015 fusion is back on the night time road again. I give this video a 5 star⭐rating. 👏
@@gypsygirl.4life thank you for that great feedback and rating! Happy it was able to help!
Just replaced both of the headlights with my sons in the 2013 Ford Fusion. Thanks for the awesome video! Took less than an hour.
Nicely done! Appreciate the feed back as well
Thanks for the video. I’ve been postponing and I finally had to change headlight bulb. I have 2013 160K miles and still loving it and still better looking than most vehicles on the road today
They are great looking cars for sure
Best video for this task!!! It took about 15 minutes, start to finish, to replace the passenger side headlight bulb! Thank you!!!
Awesome to hear!
This video helps . I woke up this morning . Both my lights were out . I never changed anything but the battery . This took only 45 mins🎉
Awesome!
This video really made a difference! My sisters car needed a drivers side bulb and we changed it in less than an hour. Had a little trouble with the angle needed to get the bolt needing the extension for the socket but eventually got it!
Since I may need to help her with other repairs on her Fusion I thought I’d go ahead and Subscribe to your channel!
Thanks for posting!!
Happy to hear, thanks for commenting, the support and feedback
Thank you so much for making this video. It was clear and gave me the confidence to do this job. The previous owner of my 2016 Fusion had the headlights replaced by a local mechanic before I bought the car, but less than a year later one of them went out. (You know the guy touched the bulb while installing it.) This saved me at least $200 I was thinking I would never need to spend because the problem had been fixed.
You're welcome! Glad I could help. Thanks for the support!
Straightforward and easy to follow. Thanks!
Thank you for the postive feedback!
I knew there was a simple way to do it. Very cool video. Makes life easier.
@@tp6702 you're welcome ! Thanks for the feedback!
Excellent, thorough guide. I was able to replace the light bulb myself for $17, the most car repair experience I have is changing a tire, changing oil, and changing transmission fluid
@ldg152 that's awesome. Good job, happy this was able to help!
This video was so so helpful thank you for posting, I consider myself not mechanically inclined. But this was not hard at all.
Only bad thing is I lost my 10mm socket down below and had to go buy a new one.
Thank you so much, this helped me a lot. Little bit of struggle for the first buld on driver side to put it back, but not a big deal. Once you replace the driver side, the passenger side would be a piece of cake. Just be careful for sharp edges of the frame while removing and installing the bulb.
Great video! In my experience I had to push from the top down on the bulb and wire harness. I did not have enought force in my hands so I used a flat head to push down. I was gentle enough not to break or strip any thing. Thanks again!
This comment saved me. I didn’t have enough force just using my hand either. Screwdriver did it! Thanks for sharing!
I was quoted 435 labor and 40 for the bulb from a local Mr Tire. Thank you because you saved me immensely!!!!
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I’m gonna try it myself. Ordering bulbs today. Wish me luck! 🍀
Good luck, you got this!
No success. My 2014 Ford Fusion bulbs are different than the one you suggested. I’ve made an appt with a mechanic. At least I tried.
as another here said, I likewise was able to do it without loosening things, but you need long fingers and thin hands to do it - and you will scrape those knuckles if you don't loosen it up like this guy did. Nice vid.
Had to leave a comment. You are amazing! I have done it the other way which is terrible and long. When I saw my headlight out this week I decided I rather pay someone else. But when the dealer quoted me over $400 and the lowest small shop said $285, meh… I guess I’ll do it again.
Thank goodness I came across your video. No more than 10 mins first first bulb, 5 for second.
Thank you thank you!
That's awesome to hear. Appreciate the feed back
$400 BUCKS!!! Omg, I'd do it for free after watching this. That's crazy.
Amazing video, thanks for not wasting any time, keep it up!
You're welcome! Thanks for the postive feedback!
You just saved me $200 - many thanks!
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I knew there had to be a short cut! Thanks for your help!
Heck yea! You're welcome
Trust me. It's not as easy as he makes it look.
Thanks! This was the perfect video, 5-10 minutes per light, and my 2013’s T screws even accepted a flat head screwdriver
Nice!
Great video, extremely helpful got it done in about 15 min
Awesome to here that! Happy it helped
Thank you! I was a bit intimidating at first but once I watched this through I was able to get my bulb changed out in 15 minutes
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You gained my subscription with this video. Thank you! I have a hard time doing anything like this. It was still a struggle for me but I managed to finish what i started for once.
That's awesome! And appreciate the support and positive feedback
I just did this today. Saved me $200+. Thanks! 👌🏽👍🏽
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Thank you this was the best without removing the bumper and with a minimum of fuss. Great video saved a lot of bucks
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I swear Ford made everything more complicated for no reason
Duh lol
Fr Fr
Hate fords
Ford didn't make this more complicated for no reason, the maker of this video made it more complicated for no reason. I just did this job without any tools at 10pm in complete darkness in 10 minutes all by feel. And I have shorter fatter fingers than this guy.
@@douglashornbeck1170no you didn't. if you did, it wasn't a ford fusion.
Just did this to my 2013 ford fusion. Only gave up once! Not bad!
Key was finding a spot for 2 fingers from each hand to twist counter clock wise in the *CORRECT PART* of the blulb & insert piece. If you're trying to grab onto the plastic/glass part you're too far in with your fingers.
@@IncriminatedAntelope nice work! You're a pro now
@@THEDriverMod_ fuck you for being able to get the bulb out so easily but thanks also
I agree, that was the tricky part and the one 10 mm bolt that requires an extension worked better on a handle that turns like a screwdriver rather than a socket handle, at least for me. Also there is a little tab you press down on to release the light bulb. I didn't realize that was there at first and the old bulb just wouldn't come off the socket. I almost never do car repairs and I'm looking forward to getting something else to drive later this year. Replacing the light bulbs and various air filters is WAY too complicated in the Ford Fusion and my kids have Kia and Hyundai cars... the process in those is just a trivial DIY. So thankful for channels like these.
This part is proving very difficult, true
Worked like a charm, thanks man
You're welcome. No problem
Thanks from the 407. I ended up needing to take one more 10mm bolt off the side panel to gain just a bit more room for my hands to fit. Counter clockwise to remove, clockwise to replace. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself.
I live over in deltona 🤙
Thank you ! Cant believe ford engineered it this way
Yeaaaaa, it is what it is unfortunately
If you liked that, you will LOVE replacing the battery. It takes 45 minutes.
Ask me how I know!
Thank you Sir, I replaced both within 20 min.
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Thank you for the bulb hack! I changed my cousin's bulbs but had to get her help with her little hands. She was able to snap the casing back in.
Very nice! Well done!
It's not a hack, just the careful, common sense way to replace your bulbs to save a couple HUNDRED bucks on your own! Thank God for these guys posting great info. Be safe out there!
Thanks for the video as it has helped a great deal.
You're welcome
First time replacing them myself and your video made it so much easier! Thank you so much
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thank you for the feedback!
A life saver, and yes i went under the hood n did it myself, i wasnt paying 200 + for labor just cuz a bumper needs to be removed, ridiculous
Happy the video was able to assist! Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for the video! I was told the mechanics wanted to take my bumper off to change the light and charge almost $200. I got the same car as you.
Happy to help!
Thank you. Very informative. I just did a driver side replacement with no tools required. My knuckles are a little scraped but I did it
I understand! My knuckles were bad too, but I was not successful 😔
@@reynavalencia9447 the trick was twisting the old bulb to loosen it. I think this is the hardest part. When it just wouldn't budge, I used an angled needle nose pliers to get some traction around the bulb to get it to start moving. I used two bandaids, lol. There just wasn't room to get my fingers in there if they were covered with gloves. This method avoids taking off the bumper and all that, but it is still tight and partially done "by feel."
Thanks, this helped me do this myself and saved 450 dollars which the dealer quoted me.
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I would greatly appreciate it!
Great video! Just a small recommendation when replacing them:
You should not touch a headlamp bulb because the oils from your fingers can transfer to the glass, creating "hot spots" that can cause the bulb to overheat, burn out prematurely, or even shatter, especially with halogen bulbs which operate at high temperatures; always use gloves or a clean cloth when handling them to avoid contamination.
Key points about not touching a headlamp bulb:
Oil residue:
Natural oils on your hands can leave a residue on the bulb, which can disrupt the even distribution of heat when the bulb is turned on.
Reduced lifespan:
This uneven heat distribution can significantly shorten the life of the bulb.
Potential damage:
In extreme cases, the localized heat from the oil residue can cause the glass to crack or shatter.
What to do instead:
Use gloves: Wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling headlamp bulbs.
Clean with alcohol: If you accidentally touch the bulb, clean it with a clean cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol before installing
Good tips!
@@THEDriverMod_ Thank you! :)
@@haddcustomsllc you're welcome
Hi thanks for posting this it helped and was good advice but i guess my fingers and hands are too big and the bulbs were STUCK. Ive replaced bulbs in other cars and no worries. But thanks for posting it gave me hope for a second 😊
You're welcome, sorry it gave you some false hope! Hopefully you find another way
Thanks for the help. I figured there was a way to get some extra room to get in there. Didn't want to take my bumper apart to change a damn light bulb. This isn't the greatest for people with meaty hands but patience prevails😂
You're welcome my friend
@@THEDriverMod_ wanna come do ours in mich??
@mikem2368 I would but with the cost of just travel it would end up being cheaper to just take it to a shop lol
Thanks for posting this. It gave me a good starting point. However my vehicle is a 2018 and now that I'm done with the job I learned that I did not need to take any bolts out to reach the bulbs. Apparently they changed the design in the 2018 so the rubber covers are accessible without removing anything. The design is still flawed since the holes are too small for a normal human beings hand. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction bud!
@@stevenlee4245 no problem! Happy it helped!
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Knowledge and information is valuable and you justbsvaed yourself a good bit of money doing it yourself!
Just wanted to let you know how helpful your video was! Thank you so much!
You're welcome! Happy to hear it
Just changed both head lights preciate the vid
Very nice!
I used to have a 2011 Mercury Milan. I did changed the headlight on the driver’s side twice. I didn’t used any tools just my hands. I took out the air filter out the top and bottom to get to the headlight. I did changed both headlights in a 2015 Ford Escape a couple times. My very first car was a 1998 Ford Contour that I had to take out each light to changed the headlights by using a Phillips head screw driver. I did it twice on that car. My father wanted to helped me but, I got it under control. Luckily that I have small hands to reach in.
❤loved your video and did the job myself without having to unscrew anything I have small hands I guessed that helps. Thank for your help.
Appreciate that! Glad you were able to get it done yourself!
Bought some replacement bulbs and tried on my passenger light which was out. Took a while, as I figured out our fusion bulb was slightly different. Eventually got it out and was able to easily replace it. Now that I know how to do it, I don't have to pay $100s to Ford for something I can do for the cost of the light and 3 miles to Napa. :)
Lol I'm about to dive into this now and im ready to want to smash things when my hand doesnt fit to turn the bulb. Been there before. A LOT. 😂
Try using angled needle nose pliers or a screw driver
Thanks Anthony, did both sides today and went with the whiter light. 👍🏻
Nice! You're welcome, thanks for the comment!
Very helpful video. Replaced both lights myself just now and you made it simple. Thank you!!
You're very welcome. Appreciate the postive feedback letting everyone else know as well!
How long did the bulbs last?
They last about 3-4 years it seems. Not sure why
@@THEDriverMod_thank you for the feedback
Hell yeah dude never did any work on a car in my life and was able to bust this out. Thanks for the vid
You're welcome! Anything you can do yourself is money saved!
15 minutes!!!! Thanks sooooo much for this video!
@@Bald2Crispy of course!
Woo! Appreciate this post man! I prefer this way any day!
You're very welcome! Be sure to like and subscribe if you could!
This video saved me from spending $200. Thank You.
consider being a channel member, its an extremely small fee but is the ultimate thank you! happy to assist!
Best video of the process so far, thank you
Thank you!
Other videos taking the whole front of the car off😂thank you for this!!
The owners manual for the 2016 Fusion calls for taking the nose off the car to be able to remove the entire headlight assembly to access the lamps.
Thank you so much for your help. The video was so clear and understanding it was amazing. I replaced both of my daughter’s headlights. Thank you 👍🏾
Thanks for the comment and feedback! Happy to help.
Thank you for the video@!!! Saved me 200 bucks and I was able to do it all by myself 🎉
Awesome! That's what we like to hear!
Question i replaced both headlights, but the drivers beam appears to illuminate to the left now. And the original light that was out worked for 4 days and it's out again. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the video, you saved me a ton of money! I appreciate it!
Consider becoming a channel memeber as a way to say thanks. It's a very small monthly fee but it means a great deal to me! Appreciate the feedback, glad I could help
Thanks for the video. My fat hands had a hard time with this and it took way longer than it should have but was able to do it myself.
Saved yourself quite a good bit of money so I'd say it was werth it
From this single mom's heart to you, a BIG THANK YOU! Even if I can't figure it out this video inspired me to try and was clear to watch.
Thank you for the kind words and feedback. I hope you are able to accomplish it yourself!
Total B.S. for a 2019 low beam.
I just reached in and did it. ✔️
It took some patience, but didn't take long at all.
Nice work. Patience is key!
Very helpful thank you it took me about 40 minutes.
@basajul not bad not bad, 40 minutes tonsave you several hundred dollars
I noticed my light was out last night and i got to say all the videos was about taking the bumper off and i seen your clip 1 time only and it was super easy!!!! Thank you!!! I did it in lees that 15mins
Thank you for the awesome, positive feed back!
@The Driver Mod for real man, you helped out a lot of people. When I first saw the bumper video I was super discouraged and almost just took my car in. They were gonna charge me 150 to replace both headlights. Literally used the video yesterday and did it in like 5 mins haha
That's awesome to hear man! I'm glad it's been a helpful video for soo many people!
@@johndamper2934I can almost hear the fz150 shoe cleaning guy .. " I just saved myself a hundred and fifty bucks" lol
@@rogerbussiii for real 😂😂
Thank you for posting this video! My passenger side light was out and using this method I replaced it pretty easily. Wanted to change out the driver's side too since they were both original. But I just couldn't get my hands in there far enough to get the bulb out. Oh well, I'll wait till it burns out before I'll try to take the bumper loose!
Same here. Passenger side was easy enough but the driver’s side was just about impossible to twist
yeah I could not get that driver side bulb out. Spent about an hour fiddling with it before I gave up
If I didn’t have skinny hands I probably would have not been able to do drivers side.
@@sevenlyons I almost gave up. The passenger side was easier for some reason but these original bulbs are cranked in there very tight. I ended up using an angled needle nose pliers to grab the thing and give it the business to get it moving. I guess I just got lucky, but before I set out on doing this, I had decided I was going to WIN and not have to go to the dealer, lol.
Thank you. Saved me some time and money. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and feedback. Happy to help
managed to get it out without removing anything but the dust cover using a large oil filter wrench. The curved wrench fit in their and I was able to push on the wiring harness to break it free - then rotate it 360 degrees and pull it out. Scraped up my knuckles but got it out. Now I just have to figure out how to get the new one in after I go to the store for a new bulb.
Thanks for the tips and the inspiration.
Of course! Good job
I timed it. I don’t know anything about cars whatsoever and am a worthless mechanic. It took me 3 hours the other way where I removed the bumper and it took me 37 minutes using this method. I did several things wrong and it took me several attempts and it was 37 minutes total.
I liked and subscribed. This is the most helpful video I’ve ever come across in my life.
I appreciate the support, positive feedback and kind words!
@@zenasslatton1809 agree that this video was a game changer. One other one for me was a unique video I found that helped me replace a spring inside a microwave door handle when the door wouldn't latch all of a sudden. Like this headlight, that was also a little design flaw that could have been avoided. RUclips has been a Godsend but it is frustrating to see other vehicles where doing stuff like this, such as changing cabin air filters is so trivial if they would just decide to make stuff easy in the design process.
We have the same fusion, year, color and everything and as I was acknowledging that I also noticed the crown service van! Worked for crown for 3 years as a CSS. Much love for my crown techs!
Very nice and thank you! Been a tech with them for just over a year now
Thanks dude. That was way faster than taking the damn bumper off.
Thank you for this help. Two questions: which year is your vehicle and 6:30 which is that cord/wires purpose that’s touching the back of your hand
2015 and that is the cable for your hood latch
Yeah man thanks for sharing! Had no idea how to take the hood bump stop out! 1st video I watched SOLD!!!!!!
Awesome!!!
thanks. couldnt figure out the bumper and had to pay a shit ton to get my indicator bulb replaced. Now that the headlight went out im happy I can do it myself.
Just went out and I was able to pop out the old bulb so now I'm just waiting for my Amazon delivery
Easy day! Good job
@@THEDriverMod_ struggling with the last step. I get it seated into the housing but it won't seem to fully twist into place. Did you have to put a lot of pressure in order to fully twist it in?
just a shout out, used this and it worked just as shown. took less than half hour. gotta say, cut up my hands pretty good lol.... but I can not believe the amount of RUclips that say you have to remove the bumper,, so not true. thanks for the insight,, thumbs up from and ooooold guy lol.
Sorry about your hands but happy to hear you got it done and saved some money in the process
40 minutes for both lights. Thank you!
Not bad!! Nice
Thanks man for the tips got it done with only 2 busted knuckles lol thanks again
@@brianrhoden9158 chalk that up as a win!
This seems so much easier than taking off the bumper. I was dreading it!
Took me two hours.. bloody hands back side.
But I got it in, just guessing.
When I was a kid it was two screws and a plug in.
This one I needed a socket wrench three different screw drivers pull the plastic plugs, replace them seven.
Guy at the repair shop say5 $175 plus taxes includes the bulb.
Wish electric air bikes would come out.
Looks like some really super fast greased lighting fun
Thank you very much bcoz you saved lots of money. Thumbs up.
Thanks for the video. I did it all with a Leatherman. Wasn't easy but did it.
Solid work
Outstanding method...THANK YOU!!
You're welcome! Thank you for the positive feedback
Thank you sir!!!! Keep doing great work
@@YungPack96 will do my friend
Thank you for this, big help! Need to get those H-11's for sure👍.
You got it👍
I’ve taken the whole front end off before to get to the high beams and fog lights so I wasn’t excited about this.
Frankly this should only take 10 minutes per side and is very easy. Five of those minutes seems to be gently turning the bulb to try to find the notches for it to slide into lol.
Only real thing to watch out for is avoiding touching the bulb with your skin. Thanks a bunch bro!
@ryand.3858 no problem! Happy it helped. Appreciate the feedback
Great! i really did not want to have to remove my bumper lol this should be much easier
@@cali_misfit1387 you're welcome!
@@THEDriverMod_ thank you again
No problem. Got tons of other Ford Fusion helpful videos here too!
Secret Tip!
FOR THE LONGEST, I could not get the bulb to twist out with my fingers. Finally I decided to use my wrench for Leverage and got it on the first try! Pro tip if you are having trouble!
Awesome tip for the people!! Appreciate it and I'm sure they will as well!
Which wrench and how did you angle it in?! Just spent 20 mins with my fingers and I’m desperate!
You da man! It was easy once I figured it out.
Thanks for the feedback!
I just did it, thanks for the Video 😅
Thank you for this great video. ❤️🔥
@@Jerrylbee you're welcome!
Thank you! Just saved myself $250 buuuuckss!!
@@ArturoCervantes-u3g that's awesome!
Thx Anthony had to do it twice had faulty bulb
@@mikcoyour5191 damn, rotten luck!
Idk how you fit your hands in there to do that I’ve been trying for the past 2 hours and just can’t rotate it to get it out
Try some angled, needle nose pliers
Yeah I can’t get my hands in there either geez . The passenger side bulb connector is twisted towards the passenger side or more to the center to come off ?
Thank you so much for this, saved so much money and it wasn’t that hard! I wonder if I could change the high beams like this because there’s no video of how to replace them without taking the bumper off. Or is that even possible?
I've never had to but I'm sure it's likely possible