Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Focus

Ford Focus owners have reported 199 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (47 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Focus

The Exterior Lighting problem

A major electrical issue has occurred in this car since June 1, 2025. The traction control system dashboard indicator (the skidding car) comes on even though I am not using the tcs. When this happens, I get a message saying "hill start assist not available," and am unable to manipulate my   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact stated that her mother-in-law owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Power to dashboard went off, no exterior lights including head lights, tail lights, brake lights, flashers, speedometer, directional s. The only thing that worked was the ac. Car was stationary. This is the second time this occurred.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

I keep receiving a brake light error message. I had it repaired at the same time as the headlight. It is out again. The message comes on when I start the vehicle and periodically while driving.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

1) while driving in city turn signals stopped working. Never worked again after that. 2) while driving in city and highway power steering goes out intermittently. Shutting off vehicle and restarting generally fixes this issue.   Read details...




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