1999 Ford Explorer Motor Problems

May 17, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers comes on/off on its own. When turned on will not go fast. Would slow down or speed up on its own. Took to dealer & was informed a module is needed. Manufacturer has parts on back order.*ak

ODI 846352

May 7, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly, and windshield wiper switch does not go on the high mode, which may cause visibility problems while drivng and may result in a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem,, but has no solution. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 841843

May 1, 1999

Motor

Ongoing problem with windshield wipers coming on intermittently with the wiper switch in and off position. Wipers would come on for a few seconds, stop and resume again. Dealer has inspected vehicle and informed consumer that they did not have the parts to fix the problem. Can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak

ODI 845061

May 1, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to activate unexpectedly. Also, using the turn signal wipers will activated. During heavy rainstorm, the wiper "high" mode is inoperative which causes poor visibility and may result in a crash. Ford is aware of the problem, and is investigating the problem, but has no remedy for this problem. Ford instructed the dealer not to repair the wipers. Please…

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ODI 843631

May 1, 1999

Motor

The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to come on unexpectedly. Won't work in the high mode which affects visibility, and may result in a crash. Common problem. Ford does not know what to do yet but is aware of the problem. *ak

ODI 843243

May 1, 1999

Motor

While in use windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visibility problems and could result in a crash. Also while driving, without windshield wipers in use, wipers may activate unexpectedly. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 839487

April 5, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers intermittently come on and off. Consumer contacted dealer. *ak

ODI 845943

April 1, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers randomly come on and also randomly turn off when in use. No high speed. Very dangerous. Gem module replaced- to no avail. *ak

ODI 708600

March 15, 1999

Motor

Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on without being turned on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak

ODI 842419

March 1, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing wipers not to work in the "high mode," affecting visibilit which may result in a crash. Also upon turning on turn signal, the windshield wiper will come on unexpectedly. Common problem. Parts on back order. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 843449

February 28, 1999

Motor

While driving windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer was contacted and fixed the problem. *ak

ODI 848918

February 28, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers fails to work properly when in use. Would come on/off by themselves. The problem is intermittent. This causes poor visibility to the driver. Will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak

ODI 847588

February 28, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers would operate while switch is off, causing poor visibility which may lead to an automobile crash. Can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak

ODI 845363

January 20, 1999

Motor

Windshield wipers would intermittently operate while in a off mode. Dealer notified, and informed consumerthat they are waiting for the parts. *ak

ODI 855659

January 15, 1999

Motor

Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on while in off mode. Also, wipers would work only in a slow speed or intermittently work. *ak

ODI 849523

December 1, 1998

Motor · Sensor/Control Module

The airbag light comes on indicating a problem with airbag system which won't deploy in event of a crash so it wont protect the occupant. Also problems with windshield wiper malfunction which may cause visual diffculty and crash. Problem still exists. Please provide further information. Mjs

ODI 848637

Buckle Assembly · Motor · Seat Belts

Driver side rear seat belt will not extend from the housing mechanism, causing seat belt to be inoperable. Also, driver and passenger side seat belts do not latch in the buckle housing mechanism, causing belt to become inoperable. Also, experienced a problem with windshield wipers; when driving in rainy weather conditions, windshield wipers stop working, causing poor driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted the…

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ODI 871987

Motor

When driving under normal dry weather conditions the windshield wipers will activate on their own, without the switch being turned on. Dealer has not been notified. *ak

ODI 854199

Motor

Intermittently windshield wipers will come on automatically or will become inoperable, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been notified. *ak

ODI 848887

Motor

The computer chip module has caused windshield wipers to come on & off on their own continuously. This can occur even if it's not raining. When making left or right turns wipers come on without being turned on. Causing havoc with driver's visibility. Will be taking to dealer to check. *ak

ODI 847976

Motor

While driving in a rain storm, without warning, the windshield wipers went completely out. Owner had to wait on the side of the road until the wipers started back up. Dlr has seen vehicle, and is waiting for part. *ak

ODI 846906

Motor

Windhshield wipers are totally inoperative, causing loss of visiblity.dealer has replaced computer module .please privide further information. *ak

ODI 846417

Motor

Windshield wipers come on without application and when turned on they do not come on high speeds. Dealer does not have a solution. *ak

ODI 845753

Motor

Windshield wipers come on without application. Sometimes they stop during performance or do not come on at all. Dealer can't fix them. *ak

ODI 845620

Motor

Windshield wipers come on without application and sometimes they do not come on at high speeds. Only functions on intermediate speed. Dealer says needs new module. *ak

ODI 845598