Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such as the Focus, Fusion, C-Max, Mustang, Fiesta, Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus, F-150, EcoSport, MKC, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT and the Navigator may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The replacement bulb part numbers are as follows: Brake # 3157 or 3157K, Rear Turn Signal # 7440A or WY21W and Reverse # 921.

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a small flathead screwdriver, an 8mm socket, a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench, a 10mm wrench and a T-25 Torx screwdriver.

The Brake and Rear Turn Signal light bulbs are located in the larger outer housing on the rear corner of the SUV.

Gently pry out the round plastic screw caps on the inner edge of the housing.

Set the two screw covers aside in a safe place.

Remove the two screws that hold the tail light housing in place by turning them counterclockwise with the 8mm socket and 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench.

Set the two screws aside with their plastic covers.

Use a plastic automotive panel pry bar tool to very carefully loosen the friction fastener.

You may need to insert the tool in several different spots around the front outer edge of the housing to loosen it.

If you have trouble removing the housing, try gently wiggling it back and forth while pulling.

Turn over the tail light housing to access the bulb sockets.

Rotate the brake light bulb socket at the top of the housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out.

Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Rotate the base of the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.

Rotate the socket 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Line up the slot on the back of the housing with the white plastic pop rivet head on the corner of the vehicle.

Replace the two 8mm screws by turning them clockwise until they are snug.

Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking the plastic inner edge of the assembly.

The Reverse light bulb is located in a separate housing attached to the cargo area tailgate door.

(For the driver's side reverse light, you just have to gently pry off the plastic panel to disengage the friction fasteners.)

Gently pry off the handle's trim cover with a flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel removal tool.

It is held in place by two metal clips that act as friction fasteners.

Then remove the two Torx T-25 screws that hold the tailgate handle bracket in place by turning them counterclockwise.

Gently pull down the plastic tailgate interior trim panel.

Set the 10mm nut aside in a safe place.

Use a plastic pry bar tool to gently loosen the reverse bulb housing away from the tailgate.

Rotate the reverse bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 921 bulb.

If you would like to have brighter reverse lights, install some compatible replacement 921 LED bulbs.

Line up the bolt end and two metal pegs or "spikes" on the back of the housing with their corresponding holes.

Gently push the housing back in to place on the tailgate.

Tighten it with the 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench in the clockwise direction until it is snug.

Try to avoid over tightening the 10mm nut to prevent from cracking the plastic reverse light housing.

Push the plastic tailgate panel back in place to secure the friction fasteners.

Tighten the two Torx T25 screws in the clockwise direction.

To test the new tail light bulbs, have someone step on the brake pedal, activate the hazard signals and place the transmission in reverse.

Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records.

For more, check out my other 2013-2016 Ford Escape DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.