Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Ford focus has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 4 lights-related recalls.
11
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DUE TO POOR DESIGN THE BULB MELTED THE SURROUNDING HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE UNIT H... |
| Sep 1, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE BACK DOOR LOCKS ON THIS CAR DO NOT WORK. THEY SAY A LUBRICANT WAS USED TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE, ... |
| Dec 1, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO... |
| Mar 30, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR CENTER MOUNTED STOP LIGHT FAILED AND THE TRUNK LATCH MECHANISM WOULD OPERATE WHILE DRIVING. TH... |
| Nov 10, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE MELTED THE BULB SOCKET AND THE LIGHT HOUSING. MY LOCAL FORD DEALER SAYS T... |
| May 15, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2003 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN -- RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL SOCKET HAS MELTED TO TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY W... |
| Sep 22, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2003 FORD FOCUS WAGON, TAIL LIGHTS MELTED BOTH SIDES WHERE YOU REPLACE THE BULB, CANNOT REPLACE THE ... |
| Nov 20, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOR FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE ODOMETER READING OF 38,000 MILES. ... |
| Oct 8, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | AFTER DRIVING MY 2003 FORD FOCUS 5XW (5 DOOR HATCHBACK) THOUGH HEAVY RAIN ON THE HIGHWAY, THE NEXT D... |
| Oct 13, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR RUNNING THE BRAKES LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON. THE MECHANIC INFORMED T... |
| Nov 15, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT WA... |