1999 Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer

While driving vehicle & no rain, windshiel wipers came on for no reason. When they are in use, they would fail to work at high or intermittent. The turn signal is erratic. Been to dealer & mechanic repaired problem. Since then, problem with wipers have reappeared. The parts are on back order. *ak

ODI 848096

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wipers are completely non-functional, making it impossible to see the road in inclement weather. *ak

ODI 847752

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers will either become inoperative or will turn by themselves on with switch turned off. Dealer claims no solution available . *ak

ODI 846008

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers do not work properly, they come on when the turn signal not is activated, and when they are needed they do not activate. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

ODI 845499

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers will turn on by themselves with switch turned off and will not go into in fast speed, causing poor visibility. Wipers also turn on by themselves when vehicle hits a bump and sometimes when vehicle is started. Parts on back order for 2 weeks. *ak

ODI 845175

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on when hitting a bump or when turning on the turn signals. Also the wipers will cut off when turn signals are applied if already on. Happens intermittently. *ak

ODI 845172

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windsheild wipers work intermittently. Now the wipers do not come on at all. Dealer says parts are on back order. *ak

ODI 844405

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windhshield wipers will turn on by themselves with switch turned off, causing distraction to driver. *ak

ODI 844198

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly, causing distraction to driver. Also, brakes keep squeaking. *ak

ODI 843977

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wipers cut off without application. Dealer can't find the soulution for problem. *ak

ODI 843327

Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield washer intermittently comes on its own. Airbag and seatbelt lights stay on. *ak *ml

ODI 843204

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windsheild wipers cut off every 5 minutes without warning. Dealer is aware of problem, but has no solution. *ak

ODI 843112

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Intermittently windshield wipers will come on by themselves. Owner had to remove the fuse. The dealer has been notified. *ak

ODI 842804

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers will turn on by themselves, distracting consumer and scratching windshield . *ak

ODI 842746

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on without turning the switch on. This problem occurs intermittently. Dealer has seen vehicle. Problem still exists. *ak

ODI 842594

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wipers will start up and intermittently cut off. Dealer does not know the solution for it. *ak

ODI 842549

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers operate erratically.they just come on whenever they feel like without being activated.. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

ODI 842507

Windshield Wiper/Washer

When making a right or left turn or just turning the steering wheel, windshield wipers come on due to a defective module. Consumer has been waiting five months for parts. *ak

ODI 841975

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers come on by themselves. When it rains, windshield wipers slow down to almost a non-operating mode. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

ODI 841357

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers sporadically come on without being turned on, sometimes as much as 10 times in a half hour. Dealer has seen vehicle and can't fix it. *ak

ODI 840640

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wiper operated from very slow to fast when the setting was on fast. *ak

ODI 746437

Axle Hubs · Seal · Windshield Wiper/Washer

The front end noise persists even after both front hubs and front seals were replaced during two seperate service calls. The wiper sensor/motor was replaced before windshield wipers started coming on without warning since the dealer told me that would happen..the dealer has been very helpful and upfront, but the front end noise still persists and it is quite annoying to have to keep going back for the same symptoms.…

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ODI 726660

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield wipers are out of control. They have a mind of their own. Have been waiting for a gem module for 6 weeks and dealer states he does not have the part and it is on "back order." when i hit a bump, the windshield wipers go out of control. When i use my turn signal the windshield wipers go out of control. Saw a report on channel 7 news that states the problem may not even be the gem module. When is ford going…

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ODI 712432

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The wipers are what the television referred to as phantom....i have contacted the dealer and they say there is nothing they can do about it

ODI 712323

Windshield Wiper/Washer

I brought the truck in for this problem on many occasions,and was told they are working on it.i have kept a record of the times i brought it to dealerships,and have filed with the attorney general in the state in which i bought it.i wish they would have told me this problem in the beginning,which they new about since 1996.i have a 6 month old and am afraid to put her in our new truck which i purchased and take on…

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ODI 712267