2017 Ford Focus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 900 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Ford Focus, 0% of the 900 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“Rear windshield busted without any objects hitting it. I had just turned off the rear defrost and rear windshield wipers, and the edges of the glass shattered. I was driving in motion on my neighborhood street in a straight ahead path. It will cost $200 for someone to come replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #11164642, filed 2019-01, 46,500 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 60 MPH, the hood released and cracked the front windshield. The driver sustained injuries to the face and neck however no medical attention was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11403093, filed 2021-03, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. While the vehicle was idling, the sun roof spontaneously shattered. There were no injuries. The failure occurred without warning. Bob maxey Ford inc. (1833 e jefferson ave, detroit, mi) was contacted, but did not assist since the sun roof was not covered by the warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist since the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11104764, filed 2018-06, 14,500 miles“The windshield wipers come by themselves and stays on after parking the car, stationary, engine turned off for approx 30 min. 3 days in a row. Dealership repaired it for labor $450!! The same faulty system was in a recall in this type of car some years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11415474, filed 2021-05Related 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…
- 10092555Aug 18, 2016Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature. The 2016-2017 workshop manual section 501-11 was updated 8/2016 with revised diagnostics, the 2015…
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 2017 Ford Focus
455 complaintsEngine
230 complaintsFuel system
177 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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