2012 Ford Fusion: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Lights · PA

This is a general concern, not limited to only my car. Daytime running lights do not turn on the tail lamps. People believe if they have the DRL turned on, they’re safe, but they are difficult to see in rain/fog/tunnels etc. DRL should include tail lamps Also, automatic headlamps only come on when it gets dark enough out. It’s surprising how many tail lamps come on half way through the turnpike tunnel. Auto lamps should simply come on when you turn on the key. That’s a frustration of mine. Thank you for listening.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Lights · TX

Took my car in to have the airbag safety recall repaired last week. Had not driven at night until 2 days ago and noticed my low beam lights are no longer working. I have checked the fuses, light bulbs, and even replaced the headlamp switch but nothing. The ford dealership where I had it repaired stated the repair would not affect my lights. Had the car for the past 4 years and never had a problem until now. Too coincidental.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Lights · IN

Service manager: [xxx] my car VIN#[xxx]. Both headlights don't work & haven't since february 2017. I had grote automotive service center do the replacement of both front I purchased the car on 12/5/15. One head light & one tail light was not working. Headlamps were replaced done on 2/27/2017. They worked on & off, stayed off then on 5/22/2017 right & left headlight bulb inop was replaced. So I've been without headlights since then. I got it fixed again in may 2018 only to again in august 2018. There's got to a power surge or faulty. There has to be recall somewhere. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Subject vehicle was stopped on a city street to make a turn another vehicle traveling at least 35 MPH struck subject vehicle in rear. Subject vehicle rear bumper and truck area crushed in about 18 inches. None of the air bags in subject vehicle deployed. Subject vehicle was repaired. One year later subject vehicle was traveling southbound at about 25 MPH on secondary highway. Another vehicle traveling northbound at about 25 MPH turned left into subject vehicle. Subject vehicle was struck on front drivers side consisting of headlight area and quarter panel area in front of left front tire. None of the airbags in subject vehicle deployed. All airbags in other vehicle deployed.

Filed May 29, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · VT

This car has a major problem with the gauges that also prevents the air conditioning and radio working properly plus certain external lights and directional lights as well as the high beam indicator. This is going on almost a year now and the gauges will "black out" as well so you cant see how fast you are going or other functions. This should be a major safety concern. I do have some video of the problem I will attach. This happens all the time if the car is sitting or in motion. For some reason I cant post the video of the problem but there are plenty of the same ones on you tube.

Filed Jun 4, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 40,000 miles · CA

I am facing electrical issue in my car very frequently. The electrical problem occurs two ways, 1) while running 2) while starting the car while running:- when the electrical issue come while car is running then the below problem occurs, 1. Transmission should not be set to parking, if set to parking then we cannot move to neutral or drive. It will be stuck and tow is the only option. 2. Turn lights will not work. 3. Head lights will not work. 4. Door glass sliding will not work. 5. Ac will not work 6. Car display will not work for clock am/fm 2) while starting the car:- if the problem occurs while starting the car then I will be able to only start the car and the automatic transmission will not work. We cannot move the transmission from parking to neutral or drive. Towing the vehicle is the only option. This is dangerous while driving at night, I got this issue one time at night and I got the tough time in towing the car and getting to service centre. As the service centre is always busy they wont get the time to diagnosis immediately and at the time of they check it work properly. Any way they were not able to find any issues with me car. But when I take the car back to home the electrical issue often occurs. No one assure of the safety, and I am trying my best to drive at night and highways. Extremely dangerous.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Lights · 38,000 miles · MI

While driving at. Night headlights spontaneously went off. I took the car to several mechanics who saw condensation behind headlight cover. They directed me to take it to ford. Several ford mechanics told me the headlight system would need to be replaced. The condensation wiring was most likely damaged causing the lights to stop working. They told me this only happens when there is a defect and directed me to ford customer relations. Because I am 2000 miles out of warranty and the service plan I purchased does not cover headlights, ford will not look further into this issue. The car isn't even 2 years old. Serious safety risk. Now I am forced to borrow the funds to pay to fix the problem.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Electrical · 18,900 miles · DE

Yesterday in the evening while there was a rain storm the front lights of my 2012 ford fusion went out completely, luckily for us school teachers there was sufficient daylight to help us get home from work. Several months ago, the same thing occurred while I was traveling on a busy wilmington, delaware state road.earlier the right side brake light fizzled which was replaced on february 10, 2014 and the driver's side headlight had to be replaced at the dealership the year before.in other areas, the transmission of this car has a tendency to slip whenever I move it from park to drive. In addition, last year the car battery was drained and triple a road service had to recharge the battery. The dead battery caused us to lose several hours from teaching.the am car radio reception, is also poor and subject to interference, and drops in volume. The cd player is erratic and has a tendency to skip songs and stop all together.in less than two years of operation, this car is only used for short distance travel of 30 miles a day as we fear continued breakdowns.venturing into night time travel or long distance interstate travel is not advisable given this car's tendency to lose external illumination.what is most troubling is that the internal dashboard did not warn me when the tailgate break light and front passenger beam light went out of order.the only time I have experienced the dashboard in operation was when one of the car tires needed to be re-inflated and when it was time to refuel the gas tank.I have taken this model to sheridan ford dealership where they have rotated the tires and changed the oil . On may 13, 2013, I paid $17.00 service charge to rotate the tires.at that time they conducted a multipoint inspection where it was determined it was ok.the above issues merit ford recall this car.

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Body, Lights · 1,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving the contact noticed the passenger side headlight would only illuminate partially. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the headlight was manufactured that way and no adjustment could be performed. Additionally, the contact stated the rear driver side door retained water inside when it rained or snowed. The technician stated there was a clog in the drain which would have to be cleaned. After the drain was cleared the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated there was no repair for the failure. The contact was concerned of corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. The consumer stated the headlights were not aligned properly as she was unable to see the road at night. The dealer adjusted the headlights several times. Updated evoq 12/19/12