Headlights Problems of Ford Focus - part 2

Ford Focus owners have reported 47 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 Focus based on all problems reported for the Focus.

36 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 04/03/2004

This is a crap car, I can only hope for the best of the next few years as I have paid off the damn thing. 2000 Ford Focus. Fuel pump failed and replaced at dealership who in return refused to give back the full tank of gas I thought I had (I filled up that morning and brought it straight there) another malfunction??? they say I brought it in at 1/4 tank???? the car still sputters!!!! what the hell. Also>>>>>paint is horribly peeling off trunk. My car will be green in no time. Again dealer wont even answer phone calls because I am off warranty (as if driving miles would actually have anything to do with the peeling of paint) moisture in the front headlight never goes away. And quite frankly I don't feel like replacing the rotors and pads every 15000 miles!!!! chevy here I come!.

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37 Headlights problem of the 2003 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

Headlights malfunctioned while driving at night. Vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times, but was unable to resolve the problem.

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38 Headlights problem of the 2001 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/11/2001

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that she experienced numerous issues with the vehicle which included the passenger side struts which had to be replaced twice. The vehicle would sit sideways when parked. The back of the front passenger seat would not lock into place, so it slid forward while the vehicle was in motion. The headlights were too dim and did not provide adequate lighting on the road. The front driver's side seat belt alarm would ring although the seat belt was engaged and the latch would also pop open suddenly at times. The vehicle stalled while the contact was driving and would accelerate suddenly. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the repairs would have to be performed at the contact's expense. The current and failure mileages were approximately 107,000.

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39 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Consumer could see headlights fluctuating as if had a bad alternator. Consumer had contacted dealer, and dealer could not figure out the problem. Consumer indicated a lot of electrical fires started this way, and felt very unsafe in this vehicle. Please provide any further information.

40 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

The outside and inside lamps flicker at idle took car to dealer dealer says the car is doing it but they dont know how to fix it they never seen tis problem before, I went to my Ford Focus . Com and checked for problems on their site there is all kinds of owners complaining about the same problem. I was a Ford tech I think it is in the speed of the alternater at idle please help.

41 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 05/30/2001

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed that headlights started blinking. Also, overdrive gear will go on and off without prior warning.

42 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

The rubber gasket on the top of the left and right front headlamps is defective on the 2000 Ford Focus. The rubber dries out causing the gasket between the headlamp and the hood to break loose and possibly fly off into the front windshield. This happened on the right and left front both. I have personally checked every Ford Focus that I could, and found that this was not an isolated incident. Most of those cars has some form of cracking of that rubber gasket.

43 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 01/02/2001

Brakes replaced at 20000 miles, trunk release and pwr doorlocks stopped working, headlights developed moisture, trunk wont shut w/out slamming, numerous other problems.

44 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/11/2000

Brakes noise resulting from larger than normal chunk of metal in pad grooving the left front rotor. Transmission- leak at transmission cooler. Suspension noise front- thumping while going over speed bumps, rear squeeking. Window trim- coming off or squeeking when rolled up. Head lamp- dropping black silicon into sealed unit (visible). Engine- stalling, dying while coming to a stop or sitting at stop. No help from dealer service dept. Only argues with me!. (tiresize: p205r70/15)( dot number: tire size: p205r70/15 ).

45 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Vehicle has multiple problems concerning headlights.

46 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

I purchsed this car new and have had nothing but problems. I kept telling the service people that the tires were wearing funny and they treated me like I was stupid. Eventually, when the rack and pinion steering went out they realized that there was a problem. Both headlights have had the rubber replaced. The wiper motor has been replaced. The car started hesitating and I found the pvc hose was melted and they couldnt seem to find a replacement part until I got really angry. The car kept hesitating and it got worse. I tried everything. . Replaced the plugs, fuel filter. After the check engine light came on I took it to another dealer and he put it on the machine and 2 cylinders were stuck. After checking further, he discoverd the plug wires were melted! the transmission hesitates at times but the service people say they cant duplicate the problem, it must just be the way I drive. The Ford Focus is a lemon and Ford needs to make it right with all the consumers. Nlm.

47 Headlights problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Headlights flash on and off intermittently. Dealer has been notified.



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