Brake Light problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

Six problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2000 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Focus.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2010

Fuse to vehicle running lights keeps blowing. Headlights still work but all other exterior lights go out. Result is driving at night with only headlights and brake lights. After months of replacing fuses intermittently, I discovered the wire harness to the rear hatch have wires that twisted and failed causing a intermittent short.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2006

Both of my rear brake lights have stopped working. The trunk light works for braking, and the tail lights work, but not for braking.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/08/0202

The right side brake light bulb was replaced.

4 Brake Light problem

Consumer noticed while traveling when depressing the brake pedal brake indication light would not light up. Dealer was contacted and repair. Please provide further information. Ts.

5 Brake Light problem

Rear brake lights do not come on when applying the brakes. Owner was told that wires burned. All other electrical components were fine, except the brake lights.

6 Brake Light problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.




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