2013 Ford Fiesta exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2013 Ford Fiesta — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My low beam heads both stopped working at the same time. Upon investigation I identified the problem came from corrosion of the relay in the battery junction box. This problem exactly matches a Ford recall for some 2013 Ford fiesta manufactured in Canada. My vehicle is not covered by this recall…”
filed Feb 16, 2026
“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…”
filed Dec 13, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 22 | 4% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 12 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.