Wiper problems of the 2012 Ford Focus - part 2

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers turned on independently. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred even after the vehicle was turned off. As a result, the battery had to be disconnected in order for the windshield wipers to turn off. The failure occurred a second time and the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v149000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Purchased 2012 Ford Focus used, 04-14-15. I test drove the car it jerked a little. The rep stated it was normal. The next 4 months it continued to jerk, skip, hesitate and just not move when you accelerated. In 08-2015 I rec'd a letter from Ford, my car needed a tcm-software update. 09-09-15 I took the vehicle back to the dealership it took an hour to re-program the tcm. The dealership handed a printed copy of the tcm characteristics. I continued to drive the car with the same issues hoping it would go away. 10-19-15 went back to the dealer to have the tcm re-programmed again. I called Ford to complain 10-19-15 and a case file was issued #cas-8073663. I did not want to go back to the same dealership. 10-23-15 the car went to the 2nd dealership. Discovered the tcm had failed and had to be replaced. , explaining to drive the car for a number of miles to correct itself. The drive had improved, but then started failing again. 03-16-16 I went back to the 2nd dealership, the tcm was replaced. Again the drive had slightly improved and had again failed. This time when the tcm failed, while driving on the highway the wipers came on without turning them on,even when the car was off. The next day the car wouldn't come on so I replaced the battery. Drove the car about 300 miles made a stop and it would not come back on. The car had to be towed and the local mechanic was able to get the car started again. Driving back home about 150 miles on highway all lights came on the dash, battery, fuel, trans, etc. . Wipers came on, power steering was lost and engine shut off. Rolled to side of road. Sat 5 min, then started as if nothing happened!? we made it home. Car not starting. 12-06-16 towed to Ford. Tcm module crashed the computer operating system, replaced tcm and re-programmed system. 01-10-17 wipers still come on with engine off. W/return to Ford 01-17-17.

Raining, going down highway. Went to turn on windshield wipers, they do not work. Able to hear motor. Replaced fuse under glovebox, no change. Windshield wiper fluid works. This was extremely hazardous.

Several times the passenger side windshield wiper has snapped off, most of the time occurring at speeds from 30 to 65 mph.

Tl-the contact owns 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated when she turned on the ignition the windshield wipers automatically turn on and off. The contact stated there were dry water spots on the windshield and the passenger windshield wiper came off. The contact stated whenever she turn on the air condition an unusual yellow substance came out of the vent. The vehicle was taken to dealer mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired the contact purchased new passenger windshield wiper. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Lb.

While driving windshield wipers started. At first it was fast, then slowed down. Wipers continued for almost an hour after turning off engine. Later when clicking alarm remote to enter door, wipers started going again, varying speeds as time went on. I needed to pull the relay from the engine compartment for the wipers to stop.

Recall 12s29 was supposedly done by huffman Ford in April 2014, but the vehicle is still having the same malfunction. The wipers will activate intermittenly without warning. I believe the recall was not performed or improperly performed. I contacted Ford motor company (case # 4508297) and they are instructing me to go to a Ford dealership and pay the dealership to have it diagnosed. They said that only after I do that will I possibly receive assistance from them. I feel like they should be compelled to re-examine this vehicle at no charge to me to verify the recall has been performed or performed properly. My wife is disabled and we do not have the money to pay the dealership $106. 00 to diagnose this problem, and we shouldn't have to.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vent liners in the rear window were deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the rear deck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

While driving at highway speed the rear window suddenly shattered with no apparent external force. There was a loud pop/bang and rapid decompression in the cabin and the entire rear window was shattered. Upon checking the damage after stopping the car, the glass had blown outward. There were break lines emanating from a point near the rear wiper, although there was no visible mark on the glass or the wiper of an impact.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 65 mph the sunroof shattered causing glass to fall into vehicle. The sunroof was closed when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the sunroof would have to be replaced. The manufacturer would not cover the repair under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,200. Da.

The contact rented a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after engaging the defroster, the windshield cracked all the way from the left to the right side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a rock hit the windshield and the glass exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they would not repaired it at their expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was nothing that the could do. The failure mileage was 10,000. Ap.

While driving home from work, at about 4:00 in the afternoon, the moonroof glass exploded outward. No damage from debris or falling objects on the glass. Windows and moonroof were closed. A/c set at 71 degrees. Temperature outside showed to be 102 degrees. Car was parked under covered parking at work for 10 hours before driving home.