1999 Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

June 13, 2011

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would sporadically operate without activation and when activated, would not operate at all. The failure progressed until the wipers were completely inoperable. The contact's personal mechanic inspected vehicle and advised that the clock spring had failed and was causing the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…

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ODI 10406060

May 15, 2002

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wipers (front) intermittently have not been working for 2 years. We have taken the explorer in 5 times to hav this problem fixed, but they still aren't working periodically. This is a dangerous safety issue, especially when on the highway and a sudden rainstorm occurs. Someone can be fatally injured with wipers that only work when they feel like it!*ak

ODI 762341

March 21, 2002

Windshield Wiper/Washer

While driving windshield wipers would come on intermittently while switch is still off. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8006647

November 1, 2001

Windshield Wiper/Washer

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 763271

October 19, 2001

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Gem module replaced twice! Wipers only work on high speed. Dealer wants to replace wiper motor at my expense! My wipers worked when i took them in for this recall. They did come on when i didn't need them to but i would rather have them come on when i don't need them than to not come on when i do need them! I asked for the original switch to be put back on but they said they had already sent it back to ford motor…

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ODI 754068

September 1, 2001

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers involuntarily come on. Windshield wipers are a distraction to driver when they come on unexpectedly. *ak

ODI 8006129

June 10, 2001

Windshield Wiper/Washer

I have let the dealership know. And they are going to check the wipers and cruise control when i go in for my new tires through the tire recall for firestones wildnerness at. *ak

ODI 746818

December 29, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 751732

August 8, 2000

Latch · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer

After seeing information about recalls, inspected the tires and found out that left rear tire had three cuts on it. Consumer was concerned. Firestone, wilderness, p235/75 r15, dot vd. *ak cruise control malfunctioned. Hood latch was loose. Windshield wiper malfunctioned. *yh

ODI 870023

May 16, 2000 · 19,000 miles

Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.*ak

ODI 10087166

May 10, 2000

Rim · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Rim cracked, rear winshield wipers failed for the 2nd time. *ak( dot number: 274 )

ODI 723789

May 5, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Manufacturer recall 00b40; parts were not available. Consumer has been in constant contact with dealer and manufacturer since receipt of recall.*ak

ODI 864156

May 1, 2000

Constant Velocity Joint · Gasoline · Latch · Power Steering Fluid · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer

We have had a hood latch recall, cruise control recall, questions about a tire recall (firestone), power steering fluid leak, cv boot rip, wipers turning on with the turn signal, 1 engine replaced due to 0 psi oil at idle (did they really replace it or just say they did?) several independent re-evaluations after the "new" engine had even more noises, fuel injectors replaced, a mysterious clunking sound on the right…

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ODI 744286

April 24, 2000

Air Bags · Door · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats · Windshield Wiper/Washer

The air bag (srs) light illumminates while driving, the dealer has attempted to remedy the problem on several occasions yet the problem still exists. Nlm

ODI 566562

April 15, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to work. *jb

ODI 10019435

March 15, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Erratic operation of windshield wipers operating intermittently while switch is in off position. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

ODI 886029

February 1, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on spontaneously without turning them on, expecially if turn signal system is used, very distracting.

ODI 9000945

February 1, 2000

Brake Lights · Driveshaft · Foundation Components · Front · Gasoline · Parking Brake · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Steering · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Pe00020, orginial equipment with 1999 ford explorer, tire size p23575r15. While driving the front end shakes very hard, and on all tires there are lumps forming and making a whistling noise. *ak there was a constant noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer has replaced the following to remedy the problem: drivesahft, lower control arms, left upper ball joint, lower steering shaft on two occasions, front shaft,…

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ODI 866954

January 15, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Anytime when driving windshield wipers works intermittently. The only way to stop it is to turn blinkers on, and then turn them off.*ak

ODI 858325

January 1, 2000

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers will come on intermittently while vehicle is in operation, causing a distraction. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem yet. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

ODI 892063

December 6, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers will come on with switch in off postion. Washers will not work when wipers are on but will slow wiper speed. Wiper speed will not change from slow to fast without jiggling the switch. Wipers will change speed when using turn signal. I am concerned they will fail completely and am aware of others with the same problem.

ODI 715688

December 1, 1999

Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Winshield wipers sometimes go on when turn signal is used. This is distracting and could potentially cause an accident. *ak

ODI 720409

October 15, 1999

Gasoline · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers replaced once. Also, two different descriptions of engine noise. *ak

ODI 720548

September 21, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

I have had multiply problems with this vehicle -who can i turn to for help?

ODI 712262

September 19, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers will come on when driving straightaway or activating turn signal lever and stop during rain

ODI 712334