Is the 2013 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2013 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2013 FORD Focus? (Campaign #13V335000)

The side marker lights on your vehicle are the small lights on the front corners that help other drivers see your car at night. In some 2012-2013 Ford Focus BEV and 2013 Focus ST models, a wiring issue can cause these lights to fail. If your side marker lights don't work, your vehicle will be harder to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Your Ford dealer will fix the wiring issue with the headlamp assembly at no cost to you. They'll simply rewire the lights to make sure they're working properly.

NHTSA Campaign 13V335000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

What Happened

The side marker lights on your vehicle are the small lights on the front corners that help other drivers see your car at night. In some 2012-2013 Ford Focus BEV and 2013 Focus ST models, a wiring issue can cause these lights to fail.

Risk if Unfixed

If your side marker lights don't work, your vehicle will be harder to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will fix the wiring issue with the headlamp assembly at no cost to you. They'll simply rewire the lights to make sure they're working properly.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V335000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 13V335000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?