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2016 Ford Focus Wipers & Visibility Problems

6 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2017Dec 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2019

Wipers suddenly stopped working while it was raining causing a serious safety risk. couldn't continue to drive so was pulled over on side of the highway until rain stopped. Later wipers came on by themselves while switch was turned to off position and would not turn off until fuse was pulled.

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NHTSA #: 11291262
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2018

The wipers stop working in mid sweep, sometimes it's the right side, sometimes the left. Happens when it's raining and also when the windscreen is dry. It is very dangerous as you can't se through the wiper assembly and you can't see through the rain.

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NHTSA #: 11115486
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2018

With just over 5k miles, our 2016 focus has developed a wiper problem. The driver's side, to be exact. The wiper arm will go past it's normal stopping point, & then lock up.

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NHTSA #: 11072073
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the windshield wipers occasionally stopped working without warning. The contact was concerned that the failure would occur during a rainstorm.

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NHTSA #: 11019519
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving in the rain at any speed, the wiper blades stopped in the middle of the windshield without making a full cycle. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 10983290
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving various speeds in the rain, the windshield wiper blades would stop in mid-use. In order for the blades to continue operating, the windshield wiper control would need to be turned again.

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NHTSA #: 10947071

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