2012 Ford Focus visibility problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2012 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the window motor in the passenger’s side window was no longer functioning while attempting to roll down the window. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact…”
filed Apr 25, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the windshield wipers turned on without warning. The contact stated that the switch for the windshield wipers failed to work properly and the contact had no control over the wiper speed. The contact stated the same failure occurred…”
filed Aug 28, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VisibilityCampaign 12V149000 · Apr 5, 2012
Visibility problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 6 | 0% |
| 2010 Focus | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 Focus | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Focus | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 Focus | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 Focus | 25 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.