Using The Right Bulbs; Replacing Headlamp (Low Beam And High Beam) Bulbs - Ford 2008 Taurus X Owner's Manual

Lights

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an
"E" for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function
Front park/turn lamp
Front sidemarker lamp
Headlamp (low beam)
Headlamp (high beam)
* Tail/brake/turn signal
lamp
* Rear sidemarker
Backup lamp
License plate lamp
High-mount brake lamp
Foglamp (if equipped)
Map lamp
Dome/reading lamps
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
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2008 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Number of bulbs
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
2
2
6
Trade
number
3457A or
3457AK
(amber)
194
H11
9005
LED
LED
921
168
W5W
H11 LL
12V6W
578