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2012-2013 Ford Focus recall: exterior lighting

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 1, 2013. It covers about 6,308 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,308
reported
Aug 1, 2013
owners notified
Aug 16, 2013
related complaints
40

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.

Recall number 13V335000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 13V335000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Ford Focus exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 13V335000, reported on August 1, 2013, covers about 6,308 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V335000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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