1999 Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems
- 107
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 107 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 68 records
- wipers come · 23 records
- turn signal · 16 records
- wipers turn · 13 records
- wipers work · 12 records
- high speed · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The front windshield wipers will suddenly turn on without being activated by the user. They will make one pass across the glass. I know that there have already been several reports of this problem previously.
ODI 713284
Windshield Wiper/Washer
WIPERS WILL WORK FOR NO REASON!
ODI 712355
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers continually fail during use in the rain, poor visibility. Mjs
ODI 548993
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Winshield wipers work intermittently even though they are turned off. Dealer was contacted but informed me they could not fix the problem pending additional information from ford. This is a significant annoyance.
ODI 710475
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers turn on without touching the switch on numerous occassions.
ODI 710307
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshild wipers sometimes come on by themselves. Wipers do not always work in continuous mode. Washer does not always work(immagine driving through dirty snow when this happens) seems many explorers have this problem. Dealer doesn't know when parts will be deliverd. I quess ford is waiting for a major accident to occur. This is a very serious problem. Imagine driving through a heavy rain and being able to use…
ODI 710322
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Turn signal/windshield washer - washer fluid sometimes fail when "pushed-in" . No "high" speed on wipers. Wipers go on when using turn signal & they also start without turning them on.
ODI 710359
Windshield Wiper/Washer
While driving windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak
ODI 848922
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable. Dealer has inspected the vehicle . *ak
ODI 845873
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Front wipers come on by themselves - cannot be turned off also rear wiper blade flips over so it is perpendicular to the rear hatch causing damge to paint - dealer and ford say there is no design flaw w/rear wiper - waiting for parts for front wiper but it is a safety issue
ODI 708319
Automatic Transmission · Interior/Under Dash · Windshield Wiper/Washer
All problems are electrical:wipers/washer failed-transmission shifted erratically-4wd failed to engage. After connector repairs, replacing 3 wire harnesses and pcm, problem has apparently been fixed--for now. Wiper/4wd problems appear related to gem (general electronics module) and wiring harnesses. Transmission shifting problems associated with pcm (powertrain control module). This problem occurred at 1150 and 2500…
ODI 710348
Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Multi-turn function turn signal/ windshield washer, intermittent wiper and high-beam malfunctions. Washers fails to activate when stalk is "pushed in" for washer request (eventually washer will function after several "pushes" washer pump not broken), activating turn signal(s) activates windshield wiper (activating turn signal should not turn your wipers on), wipers turn on without user intervention (wipers turn on…
ODI 708044
Automatic Transmission · Fuel Injection System · Interior/Under Dash · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 708366
Windshield Wiper/Washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. MJS
ODI 546449
Windshield Wiper/Washer
While making a right or left turn the windshield wipers would turn on. While traveling in hard rain wipers have difficult time keping up. Please provide further informaton.
ODI 843857
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windsheild wipers come on whenever consumer starts vehicle. The dealer has been notified about the problem. However, problem has not been corrected. *ak
ODI 842677
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Intermittently the windshield wipers are inoperable on high. Dealer has not been able to repair the problem. *ak *ml
ODI 840885
Windshield Wiper/Washer
WIPERS WILL NOT WORK AT TIMES
ODI 710349
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers come on when in off position and do not always work properly when in on position. We had our explorer into dealer on july 24 for multiple problems, one being the windshield wipers. The part was ordered and still has not come in. It is very dangerous when you are driving down the road when the wipers start working when they don't need to or stop working properly when you need them.
ODI 710285
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wipers do not function in the high speed. Also, the wipers turn off and on at will. We have repeatedly called the ford dealer and have been told ford motor is aware of the problem but as of today, have not come up with a solution. The windshild wipers failure to work in the high spead put us as risk on july 31 while traveling on the ohio turnpike in a severe thunderstorm. We were unable to see through…
ODI 709860
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers go on for no reason, sometimes when signaling. *ak
ODI 707564
Automatic Transmission · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers are going on when not turned on. Getting worse. Also, speeds are not correct when are turned on. Have already also had to have gear shift mechanism replaced do to failure, still sticks trying to take key out sometimes.
ODI 708473
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper starts up when the controls are not activated. 30 - 60 seconds later it will start again. *ak
ODI 707133
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers randomly activate, cycle once, then return to parked position. This could easily distract a driver and this lapse of attention could cause an accident. *ak
ODI 706870
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers keep getting worse. They activate on their own every 2 to 30 sec. Dealer cannot fix the problem. *ak
ODI 708370
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