2004 Ford Focus lights flicker

2004 FORD FOCUS
130,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALECKHART
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lights began to flicker and both low beam headlights blew out,high beams still work,they and rear lights still flicker . I am worried if I put new lights in they will blow out too what should I do
Dec 28, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A bad ground, bad electrical connection, faulty voltage regulator... can cause a flicker. Does your car have an alternator gauge on the dash? Have you checked for loose connections at the battery, ground at the engine block...?
Dec 28, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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