The front windshield cracked from the roof section down while the vehicle was stationary. The only object that came into contact with the windshield was water from a garden hose while washing the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and shown the damage but responded "there is nothing we can do" it must be defective glass.
1999 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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The rear wiper repeatedly fails to operate at random intervals. Turning on the rear wiper simply results in the wiper doing absolutely nothing. It doesn't move or anything. One minute it will work and the next minute it won't. (note also that there was a recall issued by ford for the front windshield wiper which is not listed in your list of recalls on your website.) thank you.
While driving on highway traveling 65mph all of sudden the vehicle cuts off. No warning. No nothing. Interior lights went out, and also the rear wipers work intermittently. Contacted dealer they are aware of the problem, but not able to find whats causing the problem. Problem still exists. *ak
Manufacturer recall 00b40; parts were not available. Consumer has been in constant contact with dealer and manufacturer since receipt of recall.
Consumer upset because the recall (00s04) letter stated that a free loaner would be provided while the repair of the jumper harness installation and wiper switch were being done, unfortunately that was not the case and the dealer stated that "if consumer wanted a loaner car he would have to pay the difference because ford will only reimburse dealer for $25.00 and they cannot rent a car for that amount".
Rim cracked, rear winshield wipers failed for the 2nd time. *ak( dot number: 274 )
Windshield wipers come on spontaneously without turning them on, expecially if turn signal system is used, very distracting.
The rearview mirror vibrates at highway speeds reducing driver visibility and causing visual distraction potentially resulting in an accident and possible personal injury. At highway speed, the electrochromic interior rearview mirror begins to vibrate rendering images unclear. This condition makes it difficult to impossible for the driver to discern traffic conditions behind the vehicle including distance, rate of closure, etc. In addition, this problem is compounded during nighttime driving when the rear traffic headlight image oscillates, creating a visual distraction for the driver. Both these hazardous safety conditions could result in an accident and possible potential personal injury. This chronic safety problem has occurred since the purchase date 05/31/99 and has been repeatedly escalated to the dealership and ford motor corporation for resolution. While the dealership in conjunction with ford has tried to identify and repair the problem, including replacing the mirror, adjusting the mirror, balancing tires, balancing the drive train, and replacing 1 wheel, they have yet to resolve the issue and identify the vibration source.
Passenger sideview mirror motor forced side panel to bend which cause mirror to crack under force pressure, contacted dealer but refuse to admit its a defected problem. Please try to resolve this matter. Thanks.
Passenger side rearview mirror switch got stuck, caused mirror to crack under tension.
While driving windshield wipers could come on unexpectedly. Windshield wiper motor had been replaced before, but problem still occurs.
Windshield wipers randomly activate when switch is in off position.
Part has been on order to correct this problem for several months. Dealer says ford has not shipped them. With the rainy weather coming I need windshield wipers that will work when needed. At this time they do not work consistantly. They turn on when going over a bump, when signaling to change lanes, and on 9/8/99 I needed the fast speed and the fast speed did not work. A "module" is needed on this car and 20 others according to the dealer and ford has not yet shipped them.
Windshield wipers replaced once. Also, two different descriptions of engine noise.
Winshield wipers sometimes go on when turn signal is used. This is distracting and could potentially cause an accident.
Anytime when driving windshield wipers works intermittently. The only way to stop it is to turn blinkers on, and then turn them off.
Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. Lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. Message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it still does not work. Rear suspension squeaks and groans over bumps, consumer states there is too much roll stiffness built into suspension, alignment checked and toe set due to vehicle wandering. Water leaks inside door frames. Automatic transmission is reluctant to downshift unless the accelerator is pressed flat to the floor. Inside rear view mirrow mounted too low. Consumer states squeaks and rattles show up all the time in the interior of the vehicle, rattles in dash, drivers door area, and b pillar. Cd changer jammed twice. Limited emblem replaced twice. Speedometer reads too fast.
Brand new vehicle experienced blow out (wilderness firestone p235/75r15 1055 m/s).
While using windshield wipers, they would work intermittently, causing poor visibility to consumer. Please provide further informaton.
Windshield wipers would intermittently operate while in a off mode. Dealer notified, and informed consumerthat they are waiting for the parts.
Windshield wipers will come on intermittently by themselves with switch in off position, causing a distraction to driver.
Windshield wipers start autonomously, run for a few cycles and stop.
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.
Wipers will come on with switch in off postion. Washers will not work when wipers are on but will slow wiper speed. Wiper speed will not change from slow to fast without jiggling the switch. Wipers will change speed when using turn signal. I am concerned they will fail completely and am aware of others with the same problem.
Ford needs to do a recall on the windshield wipers. I finally got mine fixed so that they don't turn on sparadically.
Used the rear window defroster (for the 1st time) and within 10 minutes the rear window exploded! It did this all by itself, nothing hit the window. The local dealership & ford cust.srvc. Say "since they have never heard of this before it is not warrentied"!?! Something is wrong with this vehicle, nothing "hit" the window!! I have had several minor electrical oddities (ie: windshield wipers & cig.ligter malfunctioning), wondering now if there is a connection w/rear-defogger?? I did take pictures before removing the glass (it was slowly crumbling, one bump and it would have fallen into bits), but ford doesn't want to see "anything" they told me to turn it over to my insurance, but it's not an insurance problem, it's a car problem! Again, nothing hit the window. Ford has simply brushed me off. Any assistance or information your office might have would be "greatly appreciated".
Defogger isn't working which makes all windows fog up.
Windshield wipers would go on or off on by themselves. Would sometimes stop in middle of operation. Vehicle would fail to start if steering wheel is not in correct position. The signal lever will not operate properly if the wheels are slightly turned.
The windshield wipers come on without manual opreration or when the signal lights are operated. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers come on without turning the switch on and when you need them working they work only in low speed. They come on while driving over small bumps, or just come on intermittently. Dealer seen car in jun-1999, 4 monts later problem stil exist.dealer can't fix the problem.
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