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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V149📅 Apr 5, 2012

2012 Ford Focus recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. A seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.

💥 The risk

Water or other contaminants may accumulate in the connector, resulting in an intermittent or inoperative passenger side wiper motor, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and as necessary, clean and properly seal the passenger side wiper motor connector. Any inoperative wiper motors will be replaced. This service will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V149000
Manufacturer recall #
12S29
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
140,310
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 21, 2012
Built
Aug 1, 2010 – Oct 18, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12S29.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V149 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V149?

2012 Ford Focus. 140,310 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.