Complaint 1929282
2011 FORD FIESTA • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • incident Sep 17, 2023
- Complaint ID
- 1929282
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- FIESTA
- Model Year
- 2011
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Incident Date
- Sep 17, 2023
- Date Received
- Sep 20, 2023
- Data As Of
- Aug 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Narrative
The low beam headlights do not turn on, all the other lights work as normal including the high beams. The fuses have not blown and there are no warning lamps or messages. This is a known problem with this make and model, there is a recall in Canada for this issue. The safety of others is put at extreme risk in any kind of low light condition (fog, rain, etc.) As well as my own safety by not being able to see in front of me. It is illegal to drive with high beams on in residential areas so I am just unable to drive at night. The vehicle has not been inspected yet. I suspect this is related to the design of the fuse box which allows debris and moisture to get into the relays, again, see the Canadian recall.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.