How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2013 Focus, which is 1% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for wiper or visibility problems on the 2013 Ford Focus?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Focus.

At what mileage do wiper problems typically show up on the 2013 Focus?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Focus is 70,000 miles.

Did visibility and wiper failures cause crashes on the 2013 Ford Focus?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.

How does 2013 compare to other Focus model years for this issue?

The 2012 Focus had the most complaints in this area at 70, versus 29 for 2013; later years like 2017 and 2018 dropped to 4 and 3 complaints.

2013 Ford Focus Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, 1% of its 2,111 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 and no related recalls. Windshield wiper motor failures and windshield defects are the most common patterns.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 29; 1% of 2,111
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wiper motors stop mid-wipe or seize entirely, sometimes requiring repeated replacement under warranty.
Windshield wipers freeze in place during cold or snowy conditions, leaving both wipers inoperative after highway driving.
Windshields develop mottling or bubbling in the glass that affects visibility, especially when wet or in low light.
Wiper blades detach from their mounting clips, which owners describe as a durability defect in cold weather.
Rear windows or the rear glass have cracked, caved in, or shattered without any apparent impact.
Wipers have activated on their own without the switch being used, in one case alongside a reported power steering failure.

When 2013 Ford Focus visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2013, latest Mar 16, 2022.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Mar 2022; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20107 (2%)
20112 (2%)
201270 (2%)
201329 (1%)
201432 (1%)
201511 (1%)
201611 (1%)
20174 (0%)
20183 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2013 Focus, which is 1% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for wiper or visibility problems on the 2013 Ford Focus?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Focus.
At what mileage do wiper problems typically show up on the 2013 Focus?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Focus is 70,000 miles.
Did visibility and wiper failures cause crashes on the 2013 Ford Focus?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
How does 2013 compare to other Focus model years for this issue?: The 2012 Focus had the most complaints in this area at 70, versus 29 for 2013; later years like 2017 and 2018 dropped to 4 and 3 complaints.