Ford Focus Electric Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Brake System Warning Lamp

Parking brake is engaged, or if lit while driving with it released, brake fluid is low or the brake system has a malfunction.
What to do: Check the parking brake is released; otherwise have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. PDF page 80

Other warnings and indicators

Battery Charging Condition Warning Lamp

If lit while driving, indicates a malfunction in the battery charging system.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. PDF page 80

Motor Coolant Temperature

Motor coolant temperature is high.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible, power the vehicle down and let it cool. PDF page 81

Front Airbag Warning Lamp

If it does not light at start up, stays on or flashes, the airbag system may be disabled.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. PDF page 81

Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp

If lit while driving, the anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning; normal braking continues unless the brake warning lamp is also lit.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. PDF page 80

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Tire pressure is low. If it flashes about a minute then stays on, the tire pressure system has a malfunction.
What to do: Check tire pressure as soon as possible; if it flashes, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. PDF page 81

Low Battery

Battery level is low; a message may suggest reducing climate system usage. PDF page 81

Fasten Safety Belt Warning Lamp

Lights with a chime to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
What to do: Fasten your safety belt. PDF page 81

Door Ajar

Shows when the vehicle is on and any door is not completely closed. PDF page 81

Liftgate Ajar

Liftgate is not completely closed. PDF page 81

Low Washer Fluid

Windshield washer fluid is low. PDF page 81

Direction Indicator

Lit when a direction indicator or hazard flashers are on; faster flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb. PDF page 81

High Beam Indicator

High beam headlamps are on; it flashes when the headlamp flasher is used. PDF page 81

Headlamp and Parking Lamp Indicator

Headlamps or parking lamps are switched on. PDF page 81

Cruise Control Indicator

Cruise control is switched on. PDF page 80

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled; OFF means it is disabled by the passenger sensing system.
What to do: If ON with a child restraint installed, turn off the vehicle and reinstall the restraint; if an adult sees OFF, reseat upright or ride in rear. PDF page 41

Summarized in our own words from the 2018 Ford Focus Electric owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.