Ford Focus Visibility Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 13
- Years with records
- 2000–2015
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- drivers side · 5 records
- stopped working · 4 records
- rear window · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility
I traded this vehicle in from a 2012 ford fiesta, which after three years had become a rolling disaster, from the faulty transmission to the always-dying battery and two recalls. The dealer assured me the 2015 focus was redesigned and much better. I'll admit it drives much better, is roomier, and no jerking in the transmission like the fiesta's "automated manual" transmission did. But now when the vehicle gets hot,…
ODI 10730934
Power Train · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle shook violently and failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the front passenger and rear driver side power windows failed to function. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures.…
ODI 10918501
Seats · Structure · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the driver and passenger's side seat headrest blocked the rearview mirror visibility when reversing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was not an adjustment available for the headrest because it was a safety feature. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100. ..updated 04/24/13…
ODI 10503005
Visibility
I purchased this vehicle new from ford of mayaguez. I soon noticed that the windshield when wet or foggy was mottled outside the glass. Thinking it needed cleaning i returned to dealer who could do nothing. Repeated attempts to clean it have failed excepting a slight wear of the mottling where the wiperswork. The mottled outside of the glass is pronounced at dark reflecting streetlights or in rain or fog when front…
ODI 10564189
Visibility
My back windshield imploded when i got into my car and closed the door. I leased this car on aug 30, 2011 and the mileage is about 7000 miles. Ford said they would not warranty this replacement glass as there were external causes. I have a witness that states when i closed the door, the back windshield turned grey, and imploded. According to my warranty, p.13, this should be covered in first 12 months/12,000 miles,…
ODI 10453804
Visibility
The windshield in my car has distortions in it. Some are vertical, some are horizontal. The ford dealer and ford corporate customer service have both told me that this is standard for this model. Since all models have it, there is no windshield with which it can be replaced. I think it's a safety issue because looking through the windshield distorts what i see outside. I'd like nhtsa to look into it. *tr
ODI 10448025
Suspension · Visibility · Wheels
Ford dealer had fixed front wheel bearings under warranty, but will not fix rear wheel bearings under warranty. Car makes a roaring noise while driving. I think the rear parts on the car have been recalled, but the dealer wants to charge me $490 to fix. Also i paid $25 from the ford dealer for wipers that keep scraping the windshield and give me poor visibility. *tt
ODI 10444596
Visibility
2011 ford focus @ 1281 miles on 3/4/2011- windshield wiper blades not clearing windshield and lift off glass. Wiper blades then broke off of wiper arm due to defective plastic clip attachment. Drivers side blade partially detached while driving at highway speeds in heavy rain and became trapped under passenger blade disabling it. Passenger blade had to be replaced due to cracking of plastic clip 1 week later @ 1587…
ODI 10392769