Adjusting the Headlights on a 2017 Ford Expedition
To adjust the headlights on a 2017 Ford Expedition, you will need to follow a few steps. Here’s a guide on how to do it:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and make sure it is facing a wall or garage door that is approximately 25 feet away.
2. Locate the adjustment screws on the back or top of each headlight. These screws/bolts are used to adjust the vertical and horizontal aim of the headlights.
3. Turn on the headlights to their low beam setting.
4. Cover one headlight with a cloth or towel to isolate the adjustment of the other headlight.
5. Use the appropriate tool (such as a 7mm hex or a Phillips screwdriver) to turn the adjustment screws. Turning the screws counterclockwise will lower the headlight, while turning them clockwise will raise the headlight.
6. Adjust the vertical aim of the headlight first. The aim should be set so that the top of the light beam is at or slightly below the height of the center of the headlight lens.
7. Adjust the horizontal aim of the headlight next. The aim should be set so that the light beam is centered horizontally and not pointing off to one side.
8. Repeat the process for the other headlight, making sure to cover the adjusted headlight while adjusting the second one.
9. Check the alignment of the headlights by observing the light beam pattern on the wall or garage door. The light beam should be focused and not scattered or pointing too high or too low.
10. Make any necessary adjustments until both headlights are properly aligned and provide adequate visibility without blinding oncoming drivers.
Remember to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific instructions and diagrams related to adjusting the headlights on your 2017 Ford Expedition.
Contents
- Is there a headlight adjustment?
- Where are the headlight adjustment screws?
- How do you adjust the headlights on a 2017 f150?
- What are the two headlight settings?
- How do I adjust my headlights up and down?
- How do you adjust the headlights on a 2018 Ford Expedition?
- How do you adjust the headlights on a 2015 Ford Expedition?
- What is the correct height for headlights?
- How do I change my headlight settings?
- How high should headlights be at 25 feet?
Is there a headlight adjustment?
How to Adjust Headlights. Vehicles have an adjustment screw or bolt on the headlight assembly for adjusting headlight height, and some also have a screw for horizontal aim. Some vehicles also have a bubble level to help with adjustments.
Where are the headlight adjustment screws?
Open the bonnet and look at the back of the headlight casing, on most models there will be two adjustment screws/bolts on the rear or top of each headlight-locate them and grab the right tool in order to turn them (check the owner’s manual to be sure they’re the right ones).
How do you adjust the headlights on a 2017 f150?
First open your hood do you see the adjuster on your headlamps. With your screwdriver twist each one until your beams are at the right level. And remember to leave the marks on your door or wall.
What are the two headlight settings?
The two types of headlights are low beam and high beam, which allow drivers to see the road in the dark and make themselves visible to other motorists. Other car lights include DRLs, sidelights, and fog lights.
How do I adjust my headlights up and down?
Find the adjusting screw and turn the screws slowly clockwise to raise the height of the lights or counterclockwise to lower them. As you make your adjustment, make sure the most intense part of the headlight beam hits at or just below the vertical centerline you taped on the wall. Adjust the horizontal field.
How do you adjust the headlights on a 2018 Ford Expedition?
Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster either clockwise or counterclockwise in order to aim the headlamp. The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line.
How do you adjust the headlights on a 2015 Ford Expedition?
First open your hood do you see the adjuster on your headlamps. With your screwdriver twist each one until your beams are at the right level. And remember to leave the marks on your door or wall.
What is the correct height for headlights?
If they are not even, use a tape measure to measure how far up the wall the lower mark is and lower the other center line marker to the same height. These center lines should be no higher than 3.5 feet (1.1 m) from the ground.
How do I change my headlight settings?
Pop the hood and look for adjustment screws on top of each bulb. Adjust these screws as needed until your headlights are correct. The lights are correct when the area below the horizontal line is illuminated and the bright spots are centered on the middle of each +.
How high should headlights be at 25 feet?
Headlamp Aiming Criteria: at the correct distance (25′), a reject would occur if the brightest portion of the beam is more than 4” to the right or more than 4” to the left of the vertical center line or more than 4” above or more than 4” below the horizontal center line.