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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1207 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGHEADLAMPSSYMPTOM CHART

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Symptom Chart

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Both low beams are inoperative	Bulbs Smart Junction Box (SJB)	VERIFY the bulbs are OK. If OK, GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The low beams turn on after a 5-second delay when the headlamp switch is placed in the HEADLAMPS ON position	Wiring, terminals or connectors Headlamp switch SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
Both high beams are inoperative	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Multifunction switch SJB	VERIFY the bulbs are OK. If OK, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
One low beam headlamp is inoperative	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	VERIFY the bulb is OK. If OK, GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
One high beam headlamp is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors	VERIFY the bulb is OK. If OK, GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The low beams are always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Headlamp switch SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The high beams are always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Multifunction switch SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The flash-to-pass feature is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors Multifunction switch SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.