2001 Ford Focus lights problems

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · IN

There are numerous electrical problems with my rear lights. My license plate lights will not work at anytime and sometimes none of the rear lights work at all.

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Lights · 130,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving various speeds at night, the low and high beam headlights failed to illuminate brightly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to metro ford of madison (5422 wayne terrace, madison, wi 53718, (608) 246-3600), but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 25 miles · WA

No dash light tail lights or markrr lights

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 130,000 miles · NY

Bought vehicle 2nd hand, cash, everything worked fine. Now, I have no brake lights, & my door locks no longer work on the remote, or the "all lock/unlock" button, & now my trunk latch is not working correctly. The door locks are self locking (meaning that they lock at any given time whenever they please.) the brake switch has been replaced, all bulbs have been checked & replaced, fuses keep getting blown. Cannot locate fuse for the door locks. Ford has a campaign for the year 2000 for a door latch issue, campaign #05s27 the federal safety agency id# 05v‑030. Also, campaign #05s50 the federal safety agency id #00v‑411 for a tail lamp issue. There are no recalls on this yet after doing weeks of research I am finding that it is an issue with the ford focus from 2000 to current. After calling several dealers, none of them would tell me anything, & that "they didn't recall any problems before from anyone else". How is it that I can find this issue on the internet but the dealers "never heard of it"? Why is there no change in the indicated issue of the wiring harness to the rear tail light assembly? Wouldn't this be a hazard? I didn't know they weren't working until I got pulled over by law enforcement. So, this issue happens while the vehicle is being driven!!! Therefore, a diligent owner who checks their lights regularly will not know it happens until (a) said person gets hit from behind, or (b) gets pulled over by law enforcement. Here are a few links for your reference: link: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t574_ds546293. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=2146e9390be4cc339ae4f6438baf3812&t=104972. Link: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1250643. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149053. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268411. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206427

Filed Dec 12, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 65,850 miles · PA

Headlight failure. With engine running, when the headlight switch is turned on, the headlights (both) do not always go on. Also, after being on for a while (often within 10 minutes, almost always within 20 minutes), both headlights will suddenly turn off on their own. When headlights go off, dashboard lights, and other outside lights, remain on. When the switch is on, but headlights have gone off, if the high beams are toggled on and then off, the headlights will go on (for a while). This sequence occurs repeatedly. Unless it is dark (e.g. If in twilight or in daytime rain), or unless I can see the headlight reflections, I have no way of knowing the status of my headlights. Dealership initially replaced a relay, without solving problem. Dealership then replaced the "multi-function switch" controlling turn signals and high beams, with seeming success. I am in possession of the failed original-equipment "multi-function switch". Dealership was understanding and helpful, but would not treat this intermittent, sudden, repeated headlight failure as a critical safety issue under warranty. This vehicle has been subject to gas pump failure, and to front suspension spring breakage, which were covered under warranty. [note also that car design does not allow headlights to turn on or stay on when engine is off - this may save accidental battery drain, but deprives operator of illumination or signaling ability that may be needed in emergency situations.]

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Lights · 67,140 miles · MI

2001 ford focus se 4 door sedan. 67,140 miles. Turn signal will not turn off automatically once turn is completed either turning left or right. Have to now turn off the signal manually. Happened on my way home from work on 7-19-2011. Nothing yet has been done to correct the failure other than an internet search to determine what might be wrong.

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Lights, Suspension · 81,800 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, he heard noises. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the left rear coil springs had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that there was a problem with the headlight lenses which became foggy over time. The dealer stated that they had changed headlight manufacturers because of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 81,800. Updated 1/19/2010 *cn updated 03/25/11

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Acceleration, Lights · 107,000 miles · IL

Tl* 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.

Filed Nov 30, 2009 · Lights, Transmission · 102,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. After starting the ignition, the gear shifter level could only be placed in drive, after shifting from neutral. Also the rear exterior brake lights failed to function. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 102,000. The current mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Lights · IN

My headlight fell out of the housing and melted the housing around it. It no longer works as a result of this.... There were no events leading up to the failure of this part. I would not know why the lamp it's self would just fall out of the housing. I have asked if there was a recall on this but was told no by the local ford dealership but you can't trust what they say because they told me years ago there was no recall on my fuel pump and there was, they are just rude there.