Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 2003 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor in his vehicle would not return to the off (park) position. When he turned it off, the wipers would stop in the middle of the windshield. Nhtsa campaign id number 01v258000 only included the 2000-2001 models. The manufacturer provided him with a reference number and refused liability. The current and failure mileages were approximately 44,000. Updated 08/04/09.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. On three occasions, three window motor regulators have failed in the vehicle. The failure was noticed while driving 30 mph. The front driver side and both rear windows failed and were repaired at the owner's expense. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 76,100 and failure mileage was 75,700.

The wipers on this car do the exact same thing my 2000 Ford Focus did that had a recall they don not want to return to the home position.

Nhtsa previous report 01v258000 (recall id 01d-258) for Ford Focus windshield wiper motor problems - 2001/2002 vehicles. I have a 2003 Ford Focus with identical problems, wiper does not stow - as there are other reported vehicles - will NHTSA direct Ford to "recall" or fix later model year for this same issue? the virginia safety inspection failed my car for this issue - stated Ford would fix, Ford dealer has no requirement, as this is not a "recalled year".