The High Beam Lights Won't Go Off on My Ford Focus
by Daniel ValladaresThe high-beam lights staying on on the Ford Focus is a common problem of Focus vehicles produced between 2000 and 2005. There two issues that might be causing this are the headlight relay being stuck and a bad headlight switch. The repairs are fairly simple and take less than 30 minutes. You can purchase a replacement relay or switch from any standard auto-parts shop.
Headlight Relay
Step 1
Turn off the engine of the Focus and open the hood.
Step 2
Step 3
Remove the relays labeled "26" and "27." These are the high-beam relays. Replace them with new 10A relays and place the cover back onto the fuse box. Close the hood. If the problem persists, then the issue is with the headlight switch.
Headlight Switch
Step 1
Turn off the engine of the Focus and open the hood.
Step 2
Remove the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench.
Step 3
Use a slotted screwdriver to push in the tabs on the left and right side of the steering column. This will release the top cover of the column.
Step 4
Remove the cover to access the headlight switch. There is a small tab on the right side of the steering column that you can press down on with a slotted screwdriver. Press it to release the headlight switch.
Step 5
Place the new switch into the steering column until it clicks into place. Reattach the cover and reconnect the battery. Close the hood.
References
- "2005 Ford Focus Owner's Manual"; Ford Motor Company; 2004
Things You'll Need
- Socket wrench
- Slotted screwdriver
- Replacement relay
- Replacement headlight switch
Writer Bio
Daniel Valladares began his career as a medical writer in 2008. He has written patient education brochures for several pharmaceutical companies and has worked as an auto mechanic at Kim's Speedy Auto Service since 2007. Valladares holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rice University and is currently studying to become a personal trainer.
