Headlamp System

NOTE: Due to varying wattage ratings and resulting current draw, certain after market headlamp bulbs may cause the Lighting Control Module (LCM) to shut down the short circuit protection, resulting in the low beams becoming inoperative. Verify that the headlamp bulbs meet Ford specifications.

The headlamp system consists of:
- two aerodynamic head lamps with replaceable halogen headlamp bulb and retainers
- a multi-position headlamp switch
- headlamp dimmer switch (part of multi-function switch)
- lighting control module
- circuit wiring and circuit protection Power is supplied to the headlamps through lighting control module Circuit 12 (LG/BK) for high beam headlamps and Circuit 13 (R/BK) for low beam headlamps. Circuit protection is provided by Fuse 6 (15 A), Fuse 13 (15 A) and Circuit Breaker 12 (18 A) in the fuse junction panel. Ground is provided to the headlamp bulb and retainer through Circuit 57 (BK).

Rotating the headlamp switch to the full clockwise position provides a signal to the lighting control module which provides power to the headlamp dimmer switch in the multi-function switch.
- With the headlamp dimmer switch in the neutral position, power is supplied to the low beam elements.
- With the headlamp dimmer switch in the high beam position (forward detent), power is supplied to the high beam elements and to the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster.
- Momentarily pulling the headlamp dimmer switch toward the steering wheel closes the flash-to-pass switch and the high beam head lamps light. They will remain lit until the headlamp dimmer switch is released.