LED Daytime Running Lights DRL Ford Focus 3 Mk3 2011-2014 Pair

Ford Focus 3 Mk3 2011-2014 LED DRL Daytime Running Lights: the light signature missing from the pre-facelift model

This pair of LED DRL daytime running lights fits into the lower recesses of the front bumper of the Ford Focus 3 Mk3 produced from 2011 to 2014, before the facelift. Each unit aligns 7 LEDs behind a contoured clear lens that follows the shape of the original bumper. The result is a distinct daytime signature, the kind that higher-trim models already had as standard at the time.

Why these LED daytime running lights

• Visible from a distance during the day: that is the purpose of daytime running lights, making the car visible in broad daylight without dazzling others.
• 7 x 0.5 W LEDs per unit: uniform 6000 K white light, with no visible hot spots.
• ABS housing with heat sink: heat is dissipated at the rear of the unit, extending the life of the LEDs.
• Sealed unit: peripheral seal and sealed connectors designed for the low position on the bumper.
• Dimming relay included: the intensity automatically decreases when the low-beam headlights are switched on.
• Integrated protection: the wiring harness protects against reverse polarity and short circuits.

Car LED daytime running lights: how the low position makes a difference

On the Focus 3 Mk3 pre-facelift, the lower recesses of the bumper are either covered by a solid grille or occupied by a round fog light. The DRL units fit exactly into these recesses and fill the entire width, something a glued-on universal LED strip can never do properly. Please note, this is for the 2011-2014 Mk3: the 2015-2018 facelifted Mk3 has a different bumper and is not compatible with this part number. Check the shape of your bumper in the photos before ordering; compatibility still needs to be confirmed depending on the model and trim.

Technical specifications

Voltage: 12 V DC. Light source: 7 LEDs per unit, 0.5 W per LED. Colour temperature: 6000 K, white light. Material: ABS with a clear lens. Contents: 2 daytime running lights and their wiring harness with dimming relay. Wiring: red wire to positive, black wire to negative. Paper instructions not included. Condition: 100% new.

Installation, regulations and safety

Allow 1 to 2 hours: partially remove the front bumper, clip the units into place, route the wiring harness into the engine compartment, and then connect it to a power supply that only activates when the ignition is switched on. Lighting is a regulated safety component: in France, a daytime running light installed on public roads must bear an engraved European approval mark on the housing, an E inside a circle followed by a number. No such marking appears on the manufacturer's images for this product: therefore, we do not claim any approval. Check the housing label upon delivery, and reserve installation for private use or track use if the marking is absent. Never wire daytime running lights to a permanent power supply: they must switch off when the ignition is switched off.

Frequently asked questions

Are these daytime running lights approved?
No certificate or photo of the marking has been provided to us by the manufacturer. We therefore do not claim any approval. Check for an E inside a circle on the housing before using it on public roads.

How do I connect LED daytime running lights?
Red wire to positive, black wire to ground, via the included relay. Connect the positive to a power source controlled by the ignition, never directly to the permanent battery positive.

Does the intensity decrease at night?
Yes, that is the role of the included dimming relay: when the low beams are switched on, the units switch to a lower intensity and serve as position lights.

Are they compatible with the 2015-2018 facelifted Focus Mk3?
No. The bumper changed with the facelift. This part number is intended for the 2011-2014 model.

Do I need to remove the bumper?
In most cases, partial removal is sufficient to access the clips and route the wiring harness properly.

Are they resistant to washing and frost?
The units are sealed for an exposed low position. However, avoid using a high-pressure washer at close range on the connectors.

Give your Focus 3 the daytime signature it never had from the factory, and check the housing marking before driving on public roads.

Type: LED DRL daytime running lights, pair
Compatibility: Ford Focus 3 Mk3 2011-2014, depending on the model
Voltage: 12 V
Light source: 7 LEDs per unit, 0.5 W per LED
Colour temperature: 6000 K, white
Material: ABS with heat sink
Includes: Wiring harness and dimming relay
Approval: Not claimed; check the marking on the housing
Condition: 100% new