NHTSA Complaint #10927017 — 2002 FORD FOCUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10927017
Vehicle	2002 FORD FOCUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 7, 2016
Date Filed	November 18, 2016
Mileage	64,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

TAIL LIGHT CONNECTION MELTS DUE TO BULB GETTING TOO HOT. IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE CONNECTOR TO REPLACE BULB. HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE LENS. MANY, MANY REPORTS ONLINE OF THIS HAPPENING. FORD DENIES AND REFUSES TO REPLACE. EXPENSIVE REMEDIES FOR CUSTOMERS. THIS HAPPENS ON FOCUS WAGONS AND MANY OTHER FORDS.

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