2013 Ford Focus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Ford Focus, 1% of the 2,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was backing out of my parents drive way and as soon as I turned my wheel straight the wind shield wipers started going and would not stop I turned my car off and took the key out and they still would not stop and then they stopped working completely. They worked for 3 days like usual and then they started going by themselves again and are currently not working, I've talked to people who have had this issue and they had a recall on their wipers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397748, filed 2021-02, 111,000 miles“Cause: unknown. Driving down the highway at a normal speed, with no known debris or bumps in the road, I heard a loud pop. Suddenly, my rear window started caving in, crumbling from the top-middle of it, breaking off gradually from there. I was driving safely (no swerving, no collisions), and later inspection found no foreign objects that could've caused the window to shatter.”
NHTSA complaint #10904933, filed 2016-09, 57,000 miles“While driving, the wipers will go off non-stop. I pulled over, turned off the car and it was still on. I had to pull the fuse off to get to my destination. At this time, it's still happening. All at random times while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11269181, filed 2019-10, 7 miles“Takata recall windshield wipers come on randomly, they will speed up and slow down. They will not turn off even when car is parked and key is out of ignition. This is a very serious safety hazard. I have had to drive down the road when it is not raining and the windshield wipers turn on by themselves. I am concerned this will also drain my battery and/or be a fire hazard. This has happened while driving, sitting stationary, and when car is completely off. I do not have a document to upload as I was driving but I can take a video if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11180557, filed 2019-02, 139,000 miles“My wife ran out of gas on the highway, at highway speed, when the gauge said she had many more miles to go until empty. She did not expect to run out of fuel and doing so caused a great risk of person al injury and even greater inconvenience. The dealer may want to charge money to fix a problem that is most likely the same parts that I have heard are on recall for the 2012 Focus. There also seems to be a wiring issue with the wiper system. It was discovered to not be working one day when I went to use the wiper washer fluid to clean the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141866, filed 2018-10, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 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 2013 Ford Focus
1,102 complaintsEngine
344 complaintsElectrical system
276 complaintsSteering
273 complaintsFuel system
263 complaintsOther or unknown
198 complaintsVehicle speed control
112 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
53 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBrakes
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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