Tl*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. The federal safety agency 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.
2003 Ford Focus: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 977 complaints about the 2003 Ford Focus describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 28,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
The federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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".
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.
Dt: consumer complained about transmission problems. The rear door on the wagon did not close properly and the windshield wipers did not go all the way down when turning them off. Dealer was working on the transmission. Also, dealer will take care of the door and the windshield wipers while vehicle was in the shop for transmission.
Failure of intermittent function on windshield wipers in 2003 ford focus. This was a problem with an earlier (2001) model year and was suposedly fixed by ford, but I am having the problem with my 2003 focus zts 4 dr sedan.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park function
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Water in climate control heater blower motor case, which CAN be associated with an inoperable heater...
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park functions
- Intermittent wipers inoperative
- Backglass window developes a crack with no apparent cause
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Ford Focus wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2003 Ford Focus?
5 of 977 owner complaints about the 2003 Ford Focus (1%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Ford Focus?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Ford Focus
Stalling 42Won't start 42Door locks 33Steering lock-up 28No deployment 26Grinding brakes 23Fire or smoke 13Brake failure 11Engine failure 11Coil spring 8Jerking 8Loss of power 8Premature wear 8Tire blowout 8Ball joint 7Seat belt 7Slipping 7Won't shift 7Sudden acceleration 7Transmission failure 7Knocking 6Headlights 6Overheating 6Check engine light 5Fuel pump 5Power windows 5Water leak 5
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