1999 Ford Expedition: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · MO

Unusual circumstances such as window switch working the wipers, digital odometer going off and on, brakes working the interior dome lights,blower motor for heater coming on without a key even in the ignition,door locks don't engage until moving for a minute or two,after blower motor kicked on without a key, took to shop and they said water had gotten in the power dist. Box and floorboard had moisture also. Will cost me over 700.00 but I cant afford to fix on my 600.00 disability check I get a month. Thanks ford!!!

Filed Oct 16, 2009 · Electrical · 182,153 miles · CA

1999 ford expedition. Suv has been random electrical anomalies over the past month from today. Gauges, interior fans, and lights would stay on when the ignition would bee in the off position and key removed. Upon inspection from a local ford dealership service department, it has been noted from them that corrosion of the general electrical module and fuse box are the cause, most likely from a water leak from the front windshield. Improper information from dash consoles can lead to stalls on roadways or improper driving due to improper information received from the instrument panel. In my case, it is limited to battery drain, improper fuel readings, windshield wiper failure, and failure to start. In the end it is mainly a resemblance to odi complaint ea05-015.

Filed May 18, 2009 · Electrical, Visibility · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that she previously experienced failures with the battery losing power and the vehicle shutting off without warning. The battery was replaced three times, but the failure was not corrected. On may 16, 2009, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the battery lost power and the windshield wiper washer released fluid. Within seconds, the vehicle shut off. The dealer stated that the gem module was corroded. The manufacturer filed report number 0481541389 and stated that there was no recall; therefore, they would not assist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Electrical · 139,980 miles · TX

Unwanted electrical activity that can result in fires. Radio, wipers and HVAC blower turn on spontaneously when vehicle ignition is off. Burning rubber smell sometimes.

Filed Dec 3, 2007 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · TX

Every time it rains. When SUV is parked and turned off the wipers come on. Headlamps and flashers go on and off. Radio turns on and off. Vehicle tries to start itself without key in the ignition. Battery discharges.

Filed Mar 23, 2006 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · AK

1999 ford expedition, eddie bauer with 67,000 miles. During/after rain certain electrical components malfunction (I.e. Four wheel drive system, lighting, windshield wipers (front and rear), radio, climate control (important in alaska). Problem is intermittent and occurs without warning. At the suggestion of the local ford dealership, the dealership replaced the generic electronic module ($350.00) but this failed to correct the problem. The technicians stated they did not know what to do or why the problem is occurring.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Body · 100,000 miles · NC

Whenever there is a heavy rain or snow, several of the electrical systems in my 1999 ford expedition began to function irregularly. The components function whether the vehicle is turned on or off. Examples of the irregular activity include the radio turning on and off by itself, windshield wipers turning on and off by themselves, heat and air unit turning on and off by itself, interior lights turning on and off by themselves, and the running board lights turning on and off by themselves. Several times I have been driving in the rain and the windshield wipers will stop working for 1-2 minutes.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 105,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the consumer stated there was a recall 05v388000 concerning the cruise control. The vehicle was taken to a local service dealer for repair under the recall. When the dealer made the repairs the 5 amp fuse in one of the circuits was replaced with a 15 amp fuse without the consumers knowledge or consent. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated the dealer should not have replaced the fuse with a large amp when completing the recall work. As result of a larger amp fuse being installed in the smaller circuit the electrical circuits were melted. The four wheel drive will no longer disengage, the windshield wipers and the front defroster will not work. The consumer discovered the larger fuse when inspecting the fuses because of the other electrical problems. *jb updated 2/28/2006 -

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,000 miles · GA

Major electrical problems: air suspension stop working; interior and exterior lamps continually click on and off; rear windshield wipers stop working. Abs warning clicks on an off, when off brakes tend to lock during braking.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · OH

It started a year and a half ago. The windshield wipers would come on for no reason. It didn't happen very often at the time I took it in to evaluate the problem. The dealer told me they could not fix a problem they didn't see. Slowly the problem got worst, especially in wet weather. About eight months ago, the headlights would go out if the steering column was lowered. I can no longer raise or lower the column anymore for fear the wipers, locks and headlamps will not work. At times, the locks to the back seat would not respond to the power lock buttons. The rear wiper does not work anymore, you can hear the motor run at times, but no movement. The odometer blinks on and off at times. There have been times it doesn't come on at all. That normally happens when I'm on the road for a long period of time. With all of that going on, the worst thing is to drive the car in the rain and snow and not know if the wipers will work at all.

Filed Nov 6, 2005 · Electrical · OH

Back wiper failure odometer failure running board light failure radio failure rear door lock failure.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Visibility · CA

Dt: 1999 ford expedition. The consumer stated the windshield wipers will not turn off until the vehicle was completely turned off. If they were turned all the way on the rear wipers would not work. The rear window broken at one time, and the dealership stated there was a short in the switch that operated the wipers. This has been happening since september 15, 2004. Nothing has been done to fix the problems.