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2015 Ford Focus Brake Light Replacement

If the brake light for your 2015 Ford Focus is...

iFixit Library 2012-2018 Ford Focus Moderate 25 minutes Guide 166443

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Guide overview

Before you begin

If the brake light for your 2015 Ford Focus is not turning on when the brake is pressed, it is likely due to a burnt-out brake light. This process does not require any additional tools besides a new LED light bulb. Repairing a tail light is a relatively simple process that people can accomplish at home. Working with light bulbs instills a small risk of injury. Make sure that your car is off, the parking brake is engaged, and nothing is pressing on the brake to avoid injury.

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Open the trunk up.

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Find the black panel located behind the brake light in the trunk and remove the panel by sliding it off with a small amount of force with your hands.

Step 3

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Twist left to loosen and remove the two screws of the light panel.

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Remove the exterior light panel by sliding it off with a small amount of force with both hands.

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Twist the light bulb socket a quarter turn to the right to take out the light bulb compartment.

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Pull out the old light bulb from the socket.

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Push the new light bulb into the light bulb socket.