Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2012 Ford Fiesta.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Visibility problems |
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving at 55 mph during inclement weather, both windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,800.
Driving on a two way road, the low beam head lights went out. I could not see. I was lucky that the high beams worked. The problem was when another car was coming towards me and I have switch to the low beams. I reached my destination but the problem persist.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the headlights, the headlights failed to respond. The contact stated that several attempts were needed for the headlights to become operable. However, the failure reoccurred, and the low beam headlights failed to function as needed. The contact checked the high beam headlights and high-beam headlights functioned properly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to customer satisfaction program number: 19b22 - corrosion due to road salts in the battery junction box (electrical system, visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.