From the News section on the Autotrader website...
Ford is recalling nearly 70,000 Focus small family cars and C-Max MPVs for checks on the windscreen wipers.
The manufacturer has found that water can work its way into the wiper motor along the arm of the blade. If the water contains salt it can cause the motor to short circuit and leave cars without working wipers.
In extreme cases, the short circuit can also cause the wiper assembly to overheat and melt nearby trim components.
Ford is contacting the owners of 68,722 Focus and C-Max models built between April 2003 and March 2005. The vehicles will be fitted with a new cover, which better seals the motor from water, free of charge.
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This has happened to a few people over on the Focus forums.
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Adam
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The recall in question applies to the 2005 Focus and C-max rear wiper motor.It involves removing the orginal wiper motor spindle cover and grommet and fitting modified parts.
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Ford really seem to be struggling to waterproof the Focus - theres known leaks all over the place!
I hope the new Focus is better!
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This is thew new Focus Snakey! Mk 1's are unaffected by this fault regardless of age.
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Adam
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Ford really seem to be struggling to waterproof the Focus - theres known leaks all over the place!
As the owner of a 03/03 Focus I'd be pleased to know exactly where it might leak, or where it might be leaking.
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L\'escargot.
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