Ignition switch gets hot and melts connectors. Connectors stay open which causes windshield wipers and blower fan not to work. This was third switch. Contacted dealer.
1993 Ford Escort: windshield wiper failure
8 of the 379 complaints about the 1993 Ford Escort describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 19991
- 19982
- 19972
- 19961
- 19956
- 19942
- 19938
- 19911
What owners say
Windshield wipers just stopped working without warrning in the middle of a storm, and would not come back on. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers have to be turned on and off several times before they work. Once you get them to work they will not stay working. Once you get them to work they will only work at the fastest speed.
The windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The problem was reported to the dealership. The windshield wiper switch and motor were replaced by owner. Please provide any further details.
The electrical ignition switch has a problem, it shuts the heater fan off. Also, windshield wiper switch has a short circut in it. Dealer has been contacted.
When traveling in rainy weather conditions and when the windshield wipers are needed. The wipers work for about 15 minutes and cut off without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.
While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed, impairing visibility.
Windshield wipers do not have enough pressure to clean/dry windows; leave a film of rain or condensation. 8ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Unknown
- A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available
- Chirp or squeak from blower motor
- Blower motor - low speed ticking noise
- Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds
- Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Ford Escort wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Escort?
8 of 379 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Escort (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Escort
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