2013 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Focus — Exterior lighting
Published August 6, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V335000, published August 6, 2013 and initiated August 1, 2013. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2013 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Focus — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FOCUS
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2013 FORD FOCUS | 2012 FORD FOCUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Focus — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V335000 on August 6, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FOCUS.