Seven problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 2000 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Focus.
Windshield wipers will crack too often. Dealer said that reason for cracks was the weather that caused. Rubber to crack but, this vehicle was parked in an indoor driveway. Please provide more information.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Windshield washer reservoir leaks. Also, can not fill reservoir because fluid sloshes out onto engine and other compartments, contacted dealer, and dealer urged not to fill reservoir up to where it could be seen. Had to fill it accordingly, there is a design flaw.
I suspect window wash bottle leak, leaking on ground connect on fender.
Windshield wipers wouldn't work while driving in a rain storm. Dealer was contacted & appointment was made for vehicle to be inspected. Owner learned that there was a recall for this problem issued for her vehicle, it was received afterwards.
The vehicles windshield wipers stopped while driving in the rain.
When using the windshield wipers, they would screech across the windshield. Had taken vehicle to dealership and had windshield wiper blades changed several times, but problem still exist. Was informed by mechanic it was faulty mechanism of wipers. Ts.