Ford Fiesta owners have reported 22 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Fiesta based on all problems reported for the Fiesta.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the low-beam headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the usb port was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with corrosion and a fractured pin. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that later while driving, they then illuminated independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure became recurrent and the low beam headlights no longer illuminated and only the high beam headlights illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the diagnosis and repairs were the contact's responsibility and he was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph at night, the low-beam headlamps failed to operate as needed. The contact mentioned that the high beam was needed to be able to see the roadway correctly. The dealer was not contacted. The contact was a mechanic and diagnosed that there was corrosion on the junction box that caused the failure of the headlamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights were inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was corrosion on both headlight relays after opening the fuse box. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with headlight relay corrosion. The headlight relays needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the parking lights on the vehicle was defective and failed to operate as needed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that debris had entered the electrical box located underneath the vehicle in the engine block. The contact stated that there was no secondary cover covering the electrical relays which he believed had caused the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
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My headlights keep going out and I keep changes the fuses. It lasts for about a month, then happens again. It's the fuse box. If canada can have a recall on this, because you need headlights to drive, it's a safety issue. Why can't the united states recall these cars and fix them. What's the difference. Canada cares more about there people's safety then the united states. Is that right. I was driving the car. It happened yesterday February 9, 2021.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving, the low beam headlights became inoperable, without warning. The low beam relay had seized and was unable to be changed due to corrosion. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the front driver's side low beam headlight failed to illuminate. The contact stated he assisted his friend and had the front driver's side low beam bulb replaced. The contact stated a week after, both front side low beam headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and had both front side low beam bulb replaced. The contact stated shortly after the repairs the front passenger's side low beam headlight was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving in the early morning the headlights went out. The contact could not see the road in front of her and she stopped the vehicle and put on her high beams. The contact researched the issue and it was for the battery juction box. The junction box had water,sand and silt and that caused the malfunction and shorted the wires. The dealer healey Ford, Lincoln 2528 route 17m, goshen, NY 10924 (845) 291-1998 was called and they made an appointment to look at the issue. They had fixed the issue two years earlier under a customer satisfaction program but would not help with the repairs now. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and they also said they had already repaired the issue two years ago and would not provide any further help with the repairs. The vehicle was unrepaired with the contact still using her hi beams. The failure mileage was 86000. Tf.
Both low beam headlights stopped working at the same time. High beams still work. I looked it up on the web and Fiestas in canada have been recalled for this problem, but for some reason not in the us. Car was moving when this happened. I turned on the lights and the low beam headlights and they were out.
The headlights do not work on the low beam setting. Found the headlight relay to have heavy corrosion. The front most terminal has corroded off of the relay entirely and is now stuck in the electrical box under the hood of the car. I noticed this condition when I was driving home on the highway in the early evening just before sunset. I was able to arrive at home before the lack of light caused any unsafe driving conditions. The fuse is designated r11 on the electrical box. Improper sealing of the electrical box has led to moisture be aloud in causing damages. Faulty construction from manufacturer.
While driving at night, the low beam headlights stopped working. It appears to be corrosion at the relay. The high beams still function. There is a recall in canada for this problem.
Vehicle was parked while we ate dinner. When we started it, headlights would not come on. Drove home using high beams. Upon inspection discovered headlight relay was corroded. Research yielded a recall in atlantic canada for the same issue (19s28) but Ford USA does not recognize the issue. When we took our vehicle to the dealership, the tech said he'd seen the issue before. Resolved by replacing the battery junction box at great expense.
The low beams work intermittently. I checked and there is a recall in canada. I called the local Ford dealer and they said the low beam headlight issue is not on recall in the united states. It is a known issue with the box corroding. The canadian recall number is 19s28. Can this be looked into as a manufacturer defect?.
The low beams have stopped working. I now cannot drive after dark and if I have an emergency with one of my three kids I will not be able to take them anywhere. High beam and parking lights work. Replaced headlight bulbs and still won't work. There was a recall in canada but not the USA. It's been months and can not afford to have the fuse box replaced. Radio has also stopped working for the past 3 weeks.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. While operating the vehicle at night, the low beam headlights would not illuminate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Roush Ford (5575 kein circle, columbus, OH) and the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
On 6/16/19 I was driving on the i89 in vermont and both of my headlights went out on the interstate. This scared me as I had no visibility on the interstate. My high beams were able to work, and eventually, I turned by low beams back on. They seemed to work. They then cut out again. This happened off and on for the rest of my drive home. Luckily I was able to make it back home. I took my car to the Ford dealership the next day. Today 6/19/19 they reported that there was corrosion in my fuse box, and they reported the cheapest option was $500 to clean the box, and replace the pins. I asked them what would stop the corrosion, they said there was no guarantee that the corrosion would stop. When I looked online it appears that several other people have had issues with this same problem. . Read more...
Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that both of her headlights had failed intermittently. The contact stated that her vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as TSB: 17b16. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the fuse block had failed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Jc.
I have performed routine maintenance on my car for years. The other day the headlights stopped working suddenly and without warning. The issue ended up being in the fuse box under the hood, which is allowing salt and sand to enter the fuse box without any filtration system of any sort. The low beam relay had completely corroded because of particles getting into the fuse box. We are lucky it is just the lights so far, but unfortunately one of the prongs for the relay was so corroded that it broke off inside the plug. Now, because of Ford's poor design of this device, we have to replace the whole fuse box and everything to which it is attached. This is at least a $1300 job. This could have been a different relay that controls a more essential function of the car but thank goodness we found it when it was affecting the headlights only.
When: on July 31st 2018 during drive home after dark on rural wisconsin highway both low beam headlights simultaneously failed in 2012 Ford Fiesta leaving driver no option but to use high beams for remainder of drive. Fault: the loss of both low beam headlights simultaneously created a dangerous situation for a driver, and oncoming drivers on rural highways. Cause: dealership identified the source of the problem; due to relay pins in fuse box corroded off due to corrosion � had to replace engine fuse box under hood because the pin was corroded off in the fuse box and could not be removed. Additional fuse relays also showing corrosion. Ford has issued the following for the 2011 Ford Fiestas which is related to corrosion and loss of exterior lighting. Unfortunately, nothing is being done currently for model year 2012 Fiestas. Customer satisfaction program 17b16 � battery junction box clean and seal � 2011 Ford Fiesta https://Ford. Oemdtc. Com/3241/customer-satisfaction-program-17b16-battery-junction-box-clean-and-seal-2011-Ford-fiesta and also, Ford has issued recall 17s14 for (2011 Ford Fiesta) the same issue of corrosion and loss of electrical connectivity for wiring circuits which may make a vehicle less visible to approaching drives which may increase the risk of a crash. In canada, accumulation of dust deposits which contain deicing salts in the provinces included in this recall that can cause corrosion of fuse and wiring terminals in the battery junction box that may result in the loss of electrical connectivity in some wiring circuits. It is ridiculous for a 6 year old vehicle to lose both headlights due to electrical, and corrosion issues! the repair was close to 1,500.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. While driving 60 mph at night, the contact was pulled over by a state trooper who alerted her that the vehicle's headlights were not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to courtesy auto & truck center (103 e hill st, thorp, WI 54771) where it was diagnosed that the battery junction box had corroded all the headlight wiring, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the headlights and horned failed without warning. In addition, when the vehicle idled, the fan failed to cool and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (beach Ford located at 2717 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, virginia 23452) where it was diagnosed that the electrical fuse box failed due to corrosion. The dealer attempted to clean the corrosion to bypass more time for the contact, but recommended that the electrical fuse box be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Back Up Lights problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problems |