2010 Ford Focus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Ford Focus, 2% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on highway 65 MPH than I heard a loud boom and glass was all over me . The sun roof had shattered . Pulled over very scared that I may have been cut. Sunroof was vented open when this happened . Dealership refuses to replace at their cost . Had to report to insurance company. On my way to independent glass company at my expense ! 2010 Ford Focus 8700 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10355144, filed 2010-09, 8,700 miles“Turned on wipers because it started to rain and they came on very slowly. Dragging to the center of windshield and stopped. They never came back on. Second time occurring in april 2014. Exactly the same thing. Both times it had been very moist for days leading up and appeared to be affected by the weather. After a few days the weather was dry and the wipers began to work normally again.”
NHTSA complaint #10584182, filed 2014-04, 92,100 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. While driving 25 MPH, the sun roof shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10758750, filed 2015-08, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 65 MPH with the sun roof closed and the glass shattered. Nothing hit the sun roof nor was she driving underneath an overpass. She immediately drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised her that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer did not assume any responsibility for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,500. Updated 5/9/11 updated 05/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10383260, filed 2011-02, 15,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that coolant was emitted through the air conditioning duct and leaked inside the vehicle. The failure caused electrical problems in the vehicle. A representative was sent by the manufacturer to install a coolant fan motor on the vehicle. The contact stated that after the installation, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified who offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000. ..updated 09-26-12 the consumer stated when coolant came out of the airducts it got on the consumer's face. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469340, filed 2012-08, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
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 2010 Ford Focus
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
31 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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