2013 Ford Focus exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2013 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just found out about the recall after the fire. Everyone in the car was okay it is currently parked as I am finding somewhere open to be able to look at my car the fire department looked at the car and said it looked to be electrical and there were no warning signs or anything it just caught fire…”
filed May 6, 2022
“The system has not failed yet, but the exterior lights of this car are a safety concern to me and my family. There is no visibility at night, when it is raining, or any tough conditions on the road. With no proper illumination, the risk for an accident is higher. These exterior lights need to be…”
filed Dec 21, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not functionCampaign 13V335000 · Aug 1, 2013
Exterior Lighting problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Focus | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 26 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Focus | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 Focus | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Focus | 20 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Focus
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.