2012 Ford Focus visibility/wiper problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My wipers worked, then paused mid windshield and went back down. Now they no longer work. Both fuses have been checked and there is nothing wrong with them. Now my wipers are unusable which makes my car unsafe to drive. Brought it to the mechanic and they said it looks like the same issues that…”
filed Nov 29, 2024
“My windshield wipers are malfunctioning causing no visibility and battery to die. They will not turn off even after car in turned off and keys are no longer in emmision”
filed Aug 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 31 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 23 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Focus | 5 | 2% |
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.