Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Help with a headlight issue

PaulBee14
PaulBee14
in Ford S-Max Club

Featured Replies

Hi, I have recently purchased a 2014 S-Max, and discovered that the headlights are on as soon as the engine is started. The switch is in the off position, then the headlights go off when switched to sidelights (but sidelights don't come on), then headlights come on again when switched to headlights.

If anyone has any suggestions as to whether this is normal, or how to fix it, I would really appreciate it!

Thanks

  • Quote
    • 5 months later...


    Do the daytime running lights (DRL) work? If not then the headlights could have been bodged so they come on instead. A dodgy MOT tester might accept that and pass the vehicle.

    Take it back to the vendor (if a dealer/trader) and ask them about it/to fix it. If they bodged a fault, or in fixing one introduced a writing issue, possibly from accident repair perhaps. They should be liable to fix it if it was sold with a fault/bin standard repair. Hope it's not an accident repair for your sake.

    It could be the headlight control switch or in the wiring going into the headlights themselves. If so, a good scrappy should have a replacement switch. Easy fix if so.

    Edited by blahde2
    Typos

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 179 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.