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2001 Ford Focus Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Focus has 17 NHTSA lights complaints and 5 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Focus

Electrical
429
Fuel System
247
Engine
233
Brakes
175
Suspension
140
Airbags
131
Steering
87
Powertrain
65
Speed Control
49
Tires
46
Visibility
45
Other
42
Latches & Locks
42
Structure
39
Lights
17
Seat Belts
12
Wheels
12
Seats
4

17

Complaints

5

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

08E050000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER ...

06E049000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLE...

09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME CO...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 23, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM...
Jul 19, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN. 67,140 MILES. TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY ONCE TURN...
Feb 20, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY HEADLIGHT FELL OUT OF THE HOUSING AND MELTED THE HOUSING AROUND IT. IT NO LONGER WORKS AS A RESU...
Dec 7, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND MAKE...
May 15, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HIGH MOUNT BULBS DID NOT WORK. THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED AUTOMATICALLY ON WHEN THE TRUNK LID WAS ...
Nov 15, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE; IT HAS NOT WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS; HAVE NOT GOTTE...
Oct 14, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE PLASTIC SOCKETS IN THE REAR TAILLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY MELTED. (THESE SOCKETS HOLD THE TAILLIGHT B...
May 17, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE TURNED OPAQUE AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A...
Jul 16, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUPON TURNING MY DIRECTIONAL ON TO MAKE THE LEFT HAND TURN IT HESSITATED TO COME ON WHILE THE DIRECTI...
May 26, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT: WENT TO REPLACE THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING WAS COMPLETELY MELTED. THEN, CHECKE...
Apr 18, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY. THE SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS ...
Oct 6, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTURN SIGNAL FAILS TO TURN OFF AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED. *AK
Apr 6, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE LIGHT BULB AND FUSES OF THE REAR TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS MELTED TOGETHER MAKING IT IMPOSSI...
Nov 19, 2003EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTURN SIGNAL CAME ON AND OFF WHEN USED. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT.*AK
Sep 8, 2003EXTERIOR LIGHTING2001 FORD FOCUS SW RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TRIED TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE OWNER'...
Aug 20, 2001EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE ...
Jan 1, 1970EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCONSUMER STATES THAT THE BLINKER STUCK ACTIVATED TO THE LEFT AND STAYED RUNNING FOR OVER A WEEK. *...

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