2001 Ford Focus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,761 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Ford Focus, 3% of the 1,761 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had my 2001 Ford Focus for years now and I have had problems with my ignition (got that replaced) and my windshield wipers work when ever they want to and will sometimes turn on its own. Also my trunk will not open at all. I've taken it to different places to get it fixed and no one has been able to open it. I purchased this vehicle so that I could save on gas but all I'm doing is wasting a crap load of money on just repairing everything.”
NHTSA complaint #10531608, filed 2013-07, 155,000 miles“Driving down the highway our children rolled down the back power windows and they would not go back up - swerved into other lane trying to contain the situation because of the noise from the traffic has to exit the highway immediately to note that the windows would no longer go up - had to manually push them up to keep them up - although while driving they will go back down - which cause a jump in reflexes. To temporarily fix the problem we have applied duct tape. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379598, filed 2011-01, 65,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10162436, filed 2006-07, 65,255 miles“Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin: in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve. Ford wanted $1,000 to fix this. The problem happened on other Ford Focus models. I was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty. After discussing this matter, I got price down to $150.”
NHTSA complaint #10058186, filed 2004-02, 36,211 miles“Rear window does not operate automatically either from the driver's mechanisms nor the one by the window. This is the second window, this has happened to. The first window, also rear on the driver's side broke couple of years ago and we had to have it fixed at the time. Since this is the second window, and now the driver's window is starting to sound like it's going to break, I fear this should be considered a defect, and the manufacturer is not using proper material to ensure the vehicle works properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182033, filed 2007-02, 65,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor…Covers: Ford Focus 2000–2001, F-250 2000–2001, Expedition 2000–2001 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 32 | 1% |
| 2013 | 29 | 1% |
| 2012 | 70 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
| 2002 | 28 | 3% |
| 2001 | 59 | 3% |
| 2000 | 118 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Focus
496 complaintsFuel system
318 complaintsEngine cooling
243 complaintsBrakes
199 complaintsSuspension
150 complaintsAir bags
147 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
90 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsTires
74 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
66 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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