This guide demonstrates how to change a burnt out taillight bulb on your 2010 Ford Taurus. You love your kids right? Tail lights are also called rear position lights or running lights.
Since the tailights are on whenever your parking lights or headlights are on, they will burn out eventually.
Some of the other bulbs in the tail light cluster such as the brake light or turn signal may also function as the tail light in your Taurus. It is possible for the turn signal or brake light to work but the tailight part to be burnt out - replacing the bulb on your Taurus will restore functionality to both.
Choosing the Right Replacement Bulb
When replacing the tail and brake light of your vehicle, choose red LED bulbs for optimal visibility. LED miniature bulbs deliver style and performance for your car or truck. Easy-to-install with a robust design and high-quality components, LED replacement bulbs are a simple and cost-effective way to upgrade your vehicles lighting. Upgrade your vehicle with SYLVANIA ZEVO® LED miniature bulbs for added style, performance, and the many benefits of LEDs. SYLVANIA LED miniature bulbs deliver style and performance for your car or truck.
Consider a premium bulb like the Silverstar Ultra with a specially designed filament, proprietary gas mixture and lamp coating for the best downroad lighting. The SilverStar® high performance miniature bulbs deliver a brighter, whiter light when compared to Long Life. A brighter light can improve visibility in your interior lighting applications and increase your visibility to other drivers when braking or turning.
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SYLVANIA Long Life miniature bulbs provide standard performance for your car or truck’s interior and exterior auxiliary lighting. Ideal for use in your car’s back up/reverse, trunk, dome lights and more, Long Life bulbs are a direct replacement for your vehicle. Designed for durability, lower maintenance, and safety in mind.
Consider a bulb like the zXe with a proprietary Xenon gas mixture to match the white light of HID lights for the brightest headlight and added clarity. Instantly enhance the interior and exterior lighting applications of your vehicle with a modern bright white light for head-turning style and increased visibility by other motorists.
Key Features of Quality Bulbs
- DEPENDABLE: Made from high quality materials for long-lasting durability
- EASY DIY INSTALLATION: A direct replacement for the factory bulbs in your vehicle, no modification required
- SMART MAINTENANCE: Always replace bulbs in pairs to ensure equal brightness and color
2009 Ford Taurus Taillight Replacement | Step-by-Step Guide
Installation Tips
PRO TIP: When changing your bulb, never touch the glass.
Easy-to-install with a robust design and high-quality components, SYLVANIA ZEVO replacement bulbs are backed by a limited warranty to provide exceptional performance through the life of the vehicle.
Shipping Information
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Additional Lighting Upgrades
Upgrade your fog lights to LED with a direct install option that will connect easily to your car’s existing bulb housing. Sylvania has an option with aviation grade aluminum body and a turbo cooled fan.
Product Features:
- BRIGHTER: A specially designed filament and proprietary halogen gas mixture produces a brighter light
- WHITER LIGHT: Blue ceramic coating technology provides a whiter light
- EASY DIY INSTALLATION: A direct replacement for the factory bulbs in your vehicle, no modification required. Best performance in a clear lens
- SMART MAINTENANCE: Always replace bulbs in pairs to ensure equal brightness and color
- PRO TIP: When changing your bulb, never touch the glass.
Comparison of Bulb Types
| Bulb Type | Brightness | Color Temperature | Lifespan | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Life | Standard | Standard | Long | Direct replacement |
| SilverStar | Brighter | Whiter | Standard | Enhanced visibility |
| ZEVO LED | Bright | Modern White | Very Long | Energy efficient, stylish |
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