Headlamp Malfunction Service Required

[davey-f]

This message appeared on the display today. It has happened a couple of times in the past but disappeared when re starting the vehicle.  Thought it to be a glitch but has happened four times today (well 8 when powering up and then when disabling the Ghost. It seems it happens with other ford models  but the forums date back over 2 years so nothing up to date. It’s happened on my Focus ST usually when it’s been not used for several days. Contemplating booking it in with the dealer if it persists. Lights appear ok. Some forums talk about auto levelling issue; loose wiring, faulty module.  Coincidence it’s happened on two models.

Any ideas – has it happened to anyone else???

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[stevep]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Is it because you have put your foot on the clutch or brake before disarming the Ghost? I’ve done that quite a few times</p>

[davey-f]

<p style=”text-align: center;”>Thanks. Had the ghost fitted in January and     updated recently. Always leave the car in gear when parked and depress clutch to put in neutral before starting</p>
strange that the ST hasn’t a Ghost fitted at present.

 

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[Chris Preston]

There is an earth issue on the system for dealers to investigate

[davey-f]

Still getting the information warning message when powering up. Lights ok so booked it into dealership.

 

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Frozen White / Sunroof / Lux Pack / Sync 3 / M400X/ Forged Engine Internals / MT Oil Cooler Kit / Sports Cat downpipe with Cat Back V3 exhaust / high flow radiator / Cast Inlet Manifold / Quaife ATB / Wagner intercooler upgrade from MT / charge pipe V2 upgrade / Eibach brake hose kit / EBC discs and brake pads / Eibach rear spring kit / secondary intake kit / short shift / roll restrictor / PTU Brace / TWS Gunmetal alloys / 10W60 oil serviced & maintained by FJRS

[davey-f]

Rebooked in next week as diagnosis suggests faulty height sensor

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Frozen White / Sunroof / Lux Pack / Sync 3 / M400X/ Forged Engine Internals / MT Oil Cooler Kit / Sports Cat downpipe with Cat Back V3 exhaust / high flow radiator / Cast Inlet Manifold / Quaife ATB / Wagner intercooler upgrade from MT / charge pipe V2 upgrade / Eibach brake hose kit / EBC discs and brake pads / Eibach rear spring kit / secondary intake kit / short shift / roll restrictor / PTU Brace / TWS Gunmetal alloys / 10W60 oil serviced & maintained by FJRS

[davey-f]

Wasn’t height sensor after all. New one fitted but still showed voltage drop causing dash to display message. Turned out to be loose wiring connection in the footwell. Dealer just crimped the connector to the wire. Hadn’t been knocked or pulled – down to factory build.

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Frozen White / Sunroof / Lux Pack / Sync 3 / M400X/ Forged Engine Internals / MT Oil Cooler Kit / Sports Cat downpipe with Cat Back V3 exhaust / high flow radiator / Cast Inlet Manifold / Quaife ATB / Wagner intercooler upgrade from MT / charge pipe V2 upgrade / Eibach brake hose kit / EBC discs and brake pads / Eibach rear spring kit / secondary intake kit / short shift / roll restrictor / PTU Brace / TWS Gunmetal alloys / 10W60 oil serviced & maintained by FJRS

[liam Hancock]

@davey-f, did that fix the problem?

Im getting this on mine quite frequently, it’s very annoying!

Cheers

[mark-250]

This came up on mine a few months ago, my drivers side light was lighting up the other side of the road.

i needed a new headlight

[Ella Jackson]

Hi fellow members,
Please check this blog i came across, it is about this malfunction it looks like that xenon ballast has failed or bulb, take a look https://xenons4u.co.uk/blog/ford-headlamp-fault-malfunction-service-required-explained/

[1234enough]

As always good info for those that may have headlight issues, keep the knowledge coming

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