Rear windshield wiper is inoperable. When consumer turns switch windshield wiper will not move. Dealership has replaced rear windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper assembly. Dealership is currently looking into defect for third time. *ak
1998 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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Windshield was leaking for about 4 months, then consumer was driving slammed on brakes and windshield separated from frame.
The intake gasket leaks, the consumer is waiting for ford to redesign it so the noise will not persist while driving. Nlm
When trying to lower power windows and turn dome lights on they did not work, also, windshield wipers would not work at any time. Dealer has been contacted, and technician cant duplicate problem. Please provide further information.
Drivers side door does not catch properly. Nlm
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle stopped producing heat. Heater core needed to be replaced, and consumer had to replaced it herself.
15" wheel too small for vehicle, suspension not as stable as a 2000 year model, rear wiper failed 2 times (also failed in 2000 model,) turn signal cancels too quickly/easily replaced 2 times still lousy, (dot number: not applic tiresize: 235/75/r15)
Motor on rear windshield wiper has gone out 3 times. Local ford dealership has replaced it twice but refused to replace it a third time. They say fmc will not replace the rear windshield washer motor on this particular make of vehicle until they can find. *ak( dot number: )
Wiper motor on rear window failed
Wiper motor for rear window failed
The cds in the single cd player heat up to where it is hot to touch. This could be a fire hazard. The outside of the cd/radio unit is also hot. I was told by ford that this was common. The advisor at ford said he has a 2000 ford truck and his wife a 1998 mustang that does the same thing. I noted this on my 30000 mile service and ford did not even look at the problem. It was dismissed and not even noted on my repair record/invoice. Also, the rear windshield wiper motor has been replaced for the second time. In fact, I only used it once or twice after the first time it was replaced. .
When I tried to push the control on the end of the windshield washer stalk to activate washer, the fluid didn;t come out even when the reservoir was full. The wipers started working but no washer fluid ejected like it is supposed to.
Ongoing problem with rear windshield wiper failure. On one occasion motor was replaced. Later on, windshield wiper commenced to operate erratically or not at all. Also, noticed instrument panel would get too hot to touch. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was normal. Please feel free to provide any further details on both of these matter.
Air conditioner failed due to a defective accumulator....not covered by ford esp plan. Also, lower ball joints failed....covered by ford esp plan.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph and upon making a left turn windshield wipers came on intermittently.
Rear windshield wiper arm lift off the glass when using. Appears to be a design flaw.
Windshield wipers don't work and 4-wd dash light flashes when engine is cold and outside temperature is less than 40 deg f. Wipers work ok after engine warms up (about 5 min).
I bought my truck in sept 1998. In aug 1999 I took it into the dealer because the drivers mirror vibrates at speeds of 55mph and up. Also the steering wheel vibrates and the left front tire feels like it is going to come off at about 65 MPH. I have everything documented and have been in now 7 times. The first time they changed the mirror, the 2nd the balanced/rotated the tires, the 3 time they had me buy new tires, the 4th the put another set of new tires on, the 5th I had the service mgr and head mechanic drive it again the tires were balanced/rotated, the 6th time the regional service manager drove it. Then a factory rep from ford motor company came down from detroit and called me on the phone. With each time I had it in I was told it is "normal" for a mirror to vibrate but each of them said they didn't feel the virbration in the front end or steering column. I wrote a letter to the owner of the dealership along with a c/c to the president/ceo of ford motor co. I stated the ga lemon law/new car warrenty act of 1990 and per the lemon law giving them 1 more opportunity to fix the problem. The service manager called me on 11/4/99 and I took it in the am of 11/5/99 for the 7th time. He looked the suspension over and said he could not find anything wrong. I have copies of everything I mailed out and all the times I have been in. The vehicle has gotten worse, it is hard to see anything out of the drivers mirror at 50 MPH and I can not see anything at 70 MPH. The left front tire feels like it is going to come off when I reach about 65 MPH, and it also is hard to control the vehicle. The steering wheel has a vibration in it and the front seats now have a vibration. I feel very unsafe in this vehicle. I ask on 11/5/99 about a replacement and the service manager said the dealership said they would not do that. I would have to go persue the lemon law. I don't want my children or anyone else to get hurt. Please help!!
Rear wiper motor failed. Nlm
Also experiencing right flood light failure. This is the 3rd bulb replacement. I, the customer would like some resolution to these problems. The vehicle cost too much to experience these many problems.( dot number: 274 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Windshield had cracked while vehicle was parked. No sign of problem before or of being hit by stones/rocks. Crack started at top, near roof, & spread downward in middle.
Rear window wiper.
Rear windshield washer motor.
Knob for rear window wiper. Master switch to unlock doors. Air bag light.
Rear windshield wiper.
Rear window wiper failure.
Rear window wiper failure.
Motor of rear window wiper failed.
Rear wiper blades.
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