Skip to content
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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 2021-05

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201830%
201740%
2016111%
2015111%
2014321%
2013291%
2012702%
201122%
201072%
200963%
200883%
2007113%
200684%
2005102%
2004113%
2003253%
2002283%
2001593%
20001183%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Focus

Transmission and drivetrain
455 complaints
Engine
230 complaints
Fuel system
177 complaints
Engine cooling
81 complaints
Other or unknown
81 complaints
Vehicle speed control
37 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Wheels
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology