Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

Five problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 2001 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Focus.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2006

I was driving on the garden state parkway when my wipers failed to work in the pouring rain. I pulled over and decided that I needed to get home. Luckily, for me the rain let up enough for me to get home. It is a very scary experience when your driving and wipers go dead. Please investigate this thank you.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2002

My wife purchased a 2001 Ford Focus. The washer tank is defective and leaks. We took the car to the dealership twice for the problem. (george coleman Ford travelers rest, SC). We then contacted Ford motor company and were told that the engineers have no repair process at this time.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

When the tempature gets to about 20 degrees or colder the windshield wipers will start to arch into a bow and arrow shape and become inoperable. Contacted dealer. Nlm.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Windshield washer fluid reservoir is located underneath frame of vehicle and washer fluid level can not be determined. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Vehicle experienced windshield wiper failure while driving. This resulted in poor visibility.




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