2012 Ford Focus wipers, windshield & visibility problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 to 35 MPH, the windshield wipers activated on their own and the contact noticed smoke and flames under the hood. The contact pulled over and called 911. The fire department extinguished the fire. Neither a police nor a fire report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

My issue appears to be remarkably similar to the issue with recall number 12v149000, though my vehicle was not included in that recall as it appears it was manufactured a few months after the latest manufacture date included in the recall. I am experiencing identical issues as described in that recall. My passenger side windshield no longer works at all. I believe recall number 12v149000 should be expanded, because it looks like more models are affected by the missing seal in the wiring harness connector.