1999 Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

May 15, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on without turning the switch on and when you need them working they work only in low speed. They come on while driving over small bumps, or just come on intermittently. Dealer seen car in jun-1999, 4 monts later problem stil exist.dealer can't fix the problem.

ODI 713505

May 15, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on at will, and high speed won't operate. Twice have been caught in very heavy rain and unable to see safely without high speed wipers. Dealer has seen vehicle twice, and still not fixed. Second part on order, and no call from dealer within promised time period. Second defect first occurred on the date of this complaint---rear wiper/washer would not operate at all. After vehicle turned off and…

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ODI 709721

May 14, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

I have complained a few times about the problem, the dealer keeps telling me the part is still on back order (4 months)

ODI 712408

May 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

PART ON ORDER FOR 6 WEEKS

ODI 710424

May 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers cycle when turn signal actuated. Wipers cycle for no reason. Wipers work on high speed only intermittently if at all. Wipers always work on low and intermittent speeds.

ODI 710250

April 1, 1999

Gasoline · Interior Lighting · Windshield Wiper/Washer

While driving on highway traveling 65mph all of sudden the vehicle cuts off. No warning. No nothing. Interior lights went out, and also the rear wipers work intermittently. Contacted dealer they are aware of the problem, but not able to find whats causing the problem. Problem still exists. *ak *ml

ODI 864857

April 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

We are one of the apparent 1.5 million vechicle owners effected by the random operation of our windshield wipers (front). The problem seems to occur while using or just after using the left turn signal.

ODI 712265

April 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The wipers go on at will; stop at will; raining or not raining. Intermittent. Have no fast wiper speed or windshield washer. Dealer ordered part (stick for wipers/turn signal). It just came in. I'll see if that fixes the problem.

ODI 710632

March 19, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers would not work properly. Very erratic. Come on/off by themselves. The problem is getting worse. Causing the driver to have poor visibility in the rain. Had wipers repaired by dealer once. Now informed manufacturer is redesigning wiper part & will not repair. *ak

ODI 845795

March 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Since march the windshield wipers have repeatedly gone on whenever they felt like it. The safety issue comes into play when you have them on regular speed and want to have them go faster and they do not sometimes work faster or they are going faster and slow down to regular speed. They have at times not gone on at all. We contacted the dealer and they said thay were waiting for a replacement gem module. I also…

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ODI 713299

February 24, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Interior/Under Dash · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer

I purchased this 99 explorer in february and already it has been in the shop several times for different defects including on the first day i bought the truck and took in home with 6 miles on it the transmission began slipping and eventually went out on the truck. Since it was a saturday that this happened the truck sat till monday when the dealer had it towed back (i did notice transmission fluid on the ground).the…

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ODI 707459

February 14, 1999

Brake Lights · Driveshaft · Lower Ball Joint · Parking Brake · Pinion Shaft · Rotor · Tie Rod Assembly · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the…

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Crash reported

ODI 8003482

February 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers stay on. Consumer has the switch set at off, and the windshield wipers still come on. *yc

ODI 843198

February 1, 1999

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers operate erratically, and unreliably.......turning on by themselves and when turn signals activated, turning off/changing speeds by themselves when turned on.

ODI 710270

January 23, 1999

Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers would go on or off on by themselves. Would sometimes stop in middle of operation. Vehicle would fail to start if steering wheel is not in correct position. The signal lever will not operate properly if the wheels are slightly turned. *ak

ODI 853199

37,000 miles

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consumer states that rear windshield wiper operated poorly after a part was replaced.*ak

ODI 10029538

70,000 miles

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wipers turned on by themselves which obstructed the drivers view. *nlm

ODI 10019987

Accelerator Pedal · Tires · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Brand new vehicle experienced blow out (wilderness firestone p235/75r15 1055 m/s). *mjs

ODI 9000325

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers will come on, engaging without owner touching controls. Please describe details. *ak

ODI 8017850

Windshield Wiper/Washer

While driving and without warning windshield wipers will turn on without switching wipers on. *ak

ODI 8005683

Windshield Wiper/Washer

When you turning vehicle to right windshield wipers comes on without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak

ODI 896457

Windshield Wiper/Washer

While using windshield wipers, they would work intermittently, causing poor visibility to consumer. Please provide further informaton. *ak

ODI 856916

Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wipers come on without manual opreration or when the signal lights are operated. Please give any further details. *ak

ODI 852203

Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on when in on/off position, and when using the turn signals. They don't activate when turned on, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak

ODI 849047

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The wiper come on when they want, and work on one speed when they do activate. The washers don't work, causing problem with visability in rainy weather. The dealer has been contacted. Mjs

ODI 848635