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February 7, 1997 Service bulletin

Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...

Ford technical service bulletin BC3274970207 for 1996-1997 Ford Explorer, 1997-1998 Ford Windstar and 1996-1997 Ford Contour and others.

Bulletin number
BC3274970207
Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Summary
Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road use only" - the bulbs draw more current than the oem bulbs and can result in actuation of the shor circuit protection feature. Tw

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