4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,592 miles

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problem #6

Jul 112006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,255 miles
I was driving on the garden state parkway when my wipers failed to work in the pouring rain. I pulled over and decided that I needed to get home. Luckily, for me the rain let up enough for me to get home. It is a very scary experience when your driving and wipers go dead. Please investigate this thank you.

- Union City, NJ, USA

problem #5

Sep 232003

(reported on)

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle. The automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and the key ignition failed. The windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 072003

(reported on)

Focus

  • 50,000 miles
Vehicle experienced windshield wiper failure while driving. This resulted in poor visibility.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 162002

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 300 miles
My wife purchased a 2001 Ford Focus. The washer tank is defective and leaks. We took the car to the dealership twice for the problem. (george coleman Ford travelers rest, SC). We then contacted Ford Motor Company and were told that the engineers have no repair process at this time.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

problem #2

Apr 012002

Focus

  • miles
When the tempature gets to about 20 degrees or colder the windshield wipers will start to arch into a bow and arrow shape and become inoperable. Contacted dealer. Nlm

- Middlebury, IN, USA

problem #1

May 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield washer fluid reservoir is located underneath frame of vehicle and washer fluid level can not be determined. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

- Franklin, IL, USA