Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2012-2013 Ford Focus BEV or 2013 Focus ST has a problem with its side marker lights, which may not work properly due to a wiring issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights are not working, it could be harder for other drivers to see your vehicle at night, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix the problem for free by modifying the wiring in your headlight assembly. They will contact you to schedule the repair at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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