Dt: noticed problems with vehicle on september 1, 2002. There was an electrical problem because the light for the air bags was always on. The windshield wipers turned on and off by themselves. This happened so often that it could cause an accident. Took vehicle to the mechanic for the brakes because they were making noise, and had to pump the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak the driver's side power door lock does not lock. The rear passenger side door cannot be opened from the inside.
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Dt: contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The plastic vent inside the heater control assembly broke. This plastic vent regulates where the air will circulate through out the vehicle. Also, it controls the defroster/defogger system. During the winter months it would be difficult to see without the windshield being defrosted. The service dealer stated the entire assembly will need to be replaced, but it has not been determined why the component broke. The manufacturer said that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and not do anything. The manufacturer said that the contact would have to repair the vehicle at his own expense.
Normal, light usage (11,000mi/y); scheduled maintenances performed. 1. Rear axle seal(s) leaking. 2. Front pinion gear seal leaking. 3. Parking brake flooded with fluid from 1 or 2, not sure. 4. Evaporative unit for AC defective, needs replacement. 5. Lcd for clock/audio system defective. 6. Rear window wiper motor failed twice. ------- manufacturer admits not usual wear/tear, but won't cover any portion of approx. $2000.00+ repair cost, nor even provide "loaner".
Dt: contact states the inside lights, windshield wipers, and the power windows would not work. Also, the outside light would not go off when the vehicle was shut off, causing the battery to run down. There was a recall on this vehicle regarding the generic electric module, but this specific vehicle does not fall under this recall campaign.
Blend door on the heat and AC broken, cannot warm up interior of vehicle to defrost windows, it just blows cold air(maybe outside air). Has not been fixed yet.
The rear windshield wiper does not clear the entire window, the left turn signal did not wait until the turn was made before going off. The consumer believes something may have come loose which caused a gas leak while driving. The dealer refused to repair the wiper and turn signal under warranty. *jb
Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and drove it to a private mechanic, who determined that a gem module needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle's power windows, 4 wheel drive and dome light have also stopped working.
This is an intermittent problem where the windshield wipers engage without being prompted to do so and for no apparent reason.
While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. Consumer noticed that the rear window broke. Consumer contacted the dealer, and the dealer informed consumer that a new window would to be replaced.
While driving consumer noticed that check engine light illuminated and stayed on during the duration of the drive. Technician replaced a cracked engine head/heater core/four different sparks plugs/ gaskets, and filled and changed the oil.
The windshield in my 1999 ford explorer came loose. Although it did not come completely out, it would not have remained intact in a minor accident. I hads to have it replaced.
Side view mirror film is warped causing it hard to see out of side view mirror equipment.*mr consumer could no longer use the side view mirrors. She had to result to looking behind her and didn't feel safe doing this. One guy she spoke with at a ford body shop had the same problem with his explorer. Consumer thought the repair would be approx. $200. Dollars but he informed her it would be more like $250. Dollars. Consumer noted she would pay for the repairs but feel she shouldn't have to because this is a safety issue.
While driving at various speeds windshield wipers work intermittently, making it hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather.
Consumer states that rear windshield wiper operated poorly after a part was replaced.
Rear windshield wiper switch/motor failed from time to time.
Rear windshield wiper motor failed. Caused loss of visibility through back window. Rear power window motor failed. Accelerator pedal vibrates on acceleration. (usually while merging on to highways) parking brake indicator light does not always light when parking brake is active. Rattle and vibration from catalytic converter cover.
The windshield wipers turned on by themselves which obstructed the drivers view.
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to work.
The rear windshield wiper motor failed twice within the last year. The motor started working intermittently and then completely failed.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed in the rain the windsield wiper motor went out causing low visability. Ph
While driving in the rain the windshield wiper went out causing low visability. Ph
Windshield wipers will come on, engaging without owner touching controls. Please describe details.
The rear wiper motor failed on this vehicle at 46,000 miles. The dealer replaced the defective motor for a nominal charge even though the vehicle was out of warranty. The reason for this consideration was the high frequency of failure of this component. The date of this replacement was july 26, 2001. The replacement motor failed today, june 30, 2002, at 64,000 miles. I was in a heavy thunderstorm at the time and was unable to view traffic to the rear of my vehicle. I consider this a serious safety defect and request that the problem be investigated and that ford inititate a recall to repair all affected vehicles.
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The windshield wipers (front) intermittently have not been working for 2 years. We have taken the explorer in 5 times to hav this problem fixed, but they still aren't working periodically. This is a dangerous safety issue, especially when on the highway and a sudden rainstorm occurs. Someone can be fatally injured with wipers that only work when they feel like it!
While driving windshield wipers would come on intermittently while switch is still off. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers involuntarily come on. Windshield wipers are a distraction to driver when they come on unexpectedly.
While driving and without warning windshield wipers will turn on without switching wipers on.
Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the power steering pump and the rack and pinion, also parking brake does not release, and the cruise control cable was replaced, the check engine light illuminated.*ak
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