2014 Ford Focus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,606 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Ford Focus, 1% of the 2,606 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The wiper fluid sprayer stopped working. I have no idea why. Then ever since I bought the car it stutters everytime I hit the gas pedal. So each time when taking have it has a shaking sensation. Each time I have taken it to the dealer they say the same thing that the car was made to do that because its an automatic dual transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11321348, filed 2020-04, 400,000 miles“My rear windshield spontaneously exploded when I turned my car on. Frontier Ford santa clara dealership now refuses to take responsibility despite some clear evidence that this is a manufacturing error and not the result of blunt impact (uniform sharding, including at the edges, no spiderweb pattern).”
NHTSA complaint #10994311, filed 2017-06, 20,000 miles“Late in the month of february 2018 I came out to my car on a rainy friday and when I turned on my vehicle the windshield wipers began to operate erratically and persistently with no ability to control them as the driver. The problem continued for over a week and the wipers would operate unpredictably and even when the car was fully shut off including the ignition power. This is a serious hazard caused by a known faulty part on this model of car that is susceptible to shorting out.”
NHTSA complaint #11084733, filed 2018-04, 36,000 miles“For a couple of months now, when I drive at slower speeds (usually 15-25 MPH) the transmission appears to grind when changing gears. From what I've read, Ford is claiming this is slipping of the transmission and is normal for the car. Brand new cars should not make noises like this. Glad I purchased an extended warranty from my credit union. Also, the passenger side window does not close as quickly as the other windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10617034, filed 2014-07, 7,000 miles“Windshield wipers stop mid-wipe. Wiper control can be in any operating position (high, low, intermittent). This occurs whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary. It is identical, from what I have read on line and viewed in videos, to previous model years that have been recalled. I did not see a recall for this issue for the 2014 model year on the NHTSA we site, thus the reason for this submission. I purchased this vehicle used in september of 2017. Issue started about february 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11079983, filed 2018-03, 36,000 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 2014 Ford Focus
1,576 complaintsEngine
442 complaintsFuel system
354 complaintsOther or unknown
280 complaintsElectrical system
245 complaintsSteering
223 complaintsVehicle speed control
164 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
47 complaintsElectronic stability control
37 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBrakes
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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