Is the 2012 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2012 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 12V149000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

What Happened

Your vehicle's windshield wiper switch or wiring may have a small issue that could cause your passenger side wiper to malfunction.

Risk if Unfixed

If left unfixed, water or debris might get into the wiper motor's wiring, making the wiper stop working part of the time, reducing your visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will contact you, and their dealers will inspect and fix the issue by cleaning and sealing the wiper motor connector. If the wiper motor is not working, they'll replace it for free.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V149000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 12V149000

What This Recall Means

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?