The rear view mirror vibrates excessively. I have been to the dealer to address this problem and am currently on my third rear view mirror assembly, and the problem still exists. This is the upgraded auto-dimming mirror. The vibration gets so bad that I can't see any details out of it, and prolonged driving results in headaches. The problem exists at speeds above 25 MPH.
1999 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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Since march the windshield wipers have repeatedly gone on whenever they felt like it. The safety issue comes into play when you have them on regular speed and want to have them go faster and they do not sometimes work faster or they are going faster and slow down to regular speed. They have at times not gone on at all. We contacted the dealer and they said thay were waiting for a replacement gem module. I also contacted ford motor and they said they were waiting for a fix. This seems to be a very long wait for something that is a safety issue.
The front windshield wipers will suddenly turn on without being activated by the user. They will make one pass across the glass. I know that there have already been several reports of this problem previously.
Windshield wipers continually fail during use in the rain, poor visibility. Mjs
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on while in off mode. Also, wipers would work only in a slow speed or intermittently work.
Reporting ongoing problem with sun roof leaking inside vehicle. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problems still unresolved. Can the federal safety agency provide informayion on this matter.
Windshield wipers come on when in on/off position, and when using the turn signals. They don't activate when turned on, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving windshield wipers work intermittently.
While driving windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer was contacted and fixed the problem.
Intermittently windshield wipers will come on automatically or will become inoperable, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers are out of control. They have a mind of their own. Have been waiting for a gem module for 6 weeks and dealer states he does not have the part and it is on "back order." when I hit a bump, the windshield wipers go out of control. When I use my turn signal the windshield wipers go out of control. Saw a report on channel 7 news that states the problem may not even be the gem module. When is ford going to address and correct the problem. This is a definate safety hazard when the wipers go out of control unexpectedly. Please reply. Channel 7 advised viewers to notify your organization.
I have complained a few times about the problem, the dealer keeps telling me the part is still on back order (4 months)
Wipers will work for no reason!
Wipers will come on when driving straightaway or activating turn signal lever and stop during rain
The wipers are what the television referred to as phantom....I have contacted the dealer and they say there is nothing they can do about it
I brought the truck in for this problem on many occasions,and was told they are working on it.I have kept a record of the times I brought it to dealerships,and have filed with the attorney general in the state in which I bought it.I wish they would have told me this problem in the beginning,which they new about since 1996.I have a 6 month old and am afraid to put her in our new truck which I purchased and take on long trips for fear the wipers may not work when I need them.I spend $26,000 on something I don't want my wife to drive alone in to visit her parents.I think they should give us a loaner car unitl ford fixes the problem. I know it isnt in the contract,but I contracted for a vehicle that works 100% also,and they decieved me and many others,so ford broke the contract.
We are one of the apparent 1.5 million vechicle owners effected by the random operation of our windshield wipers (front). The problem seems to occur while using or just after using the left turn signal.
I have had multiply problems with this vehicle -who can I turn to for help?
Receive a static shock upon steppimg out of vehicle and touching door to close it. Ford has a special service message #03373 which confirms this but states this is a normal condition. I owned a 1992 ford explorer and never had this happen. In addition, no one spends $28,000 for a vehicle and receives a static discharge and finds that acceptable. Problem #2 is the windshield wipers come on by themself periodically.
The airbag light comes on indicating a problem with airbag system which won't deploy in event of a crash so it wont protect the occupant. Also problems with windshield wiper malfunction which may cause visual diffculty and crash. Problem still exists. Please provide further information. Mjs
The wiper come on when they want, and work on one speed when they do activate. The washers don't work, causing problem with visability in rainy weather. The dealer has been contacted. Mjs
Would be driving vehicle when the windshield wipers would fail to work properly. Would come on by themselves. Whenever its raining, wipers would stay in low position & not high. This caused the driver to have very poor visibility. Been to dealer & mechanic could not correct problem. * ak
Windshield wipers will either become inoperative or will turn by themselves on with switch turned off. Dealer claims no solution available .
While driving vehicle & no rain, windshiel wipers came on for no reason. When they are in use, they would fail to work at high or intermittent. The turn signal is erratic. Been to dealer & mechanic repaired problem. Since then, problem with wipers have reappeared. The parts are on back order.
While driving windshield wipers are inadvertently working.this also happens when trying to use turn signals.
Wipers go on by themselves very often, startling the driver. They do not attain top speed on demand, though they do occasionally by themselves and then drop to the lower speed by themselves. Washer does not work on demand, although very occasionally it does work.
The computer chip module has caused windshield wipers to come on & off on their own continuously. This can occur even if it's not raining. When making left or right turns wipers come on without being turned on. Causing havoc with driver's visibility. Will be taking to dealer to check.
The windshield wipers are completely non-functional, making it impossible to see the road in inclement weather.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves and will not operate at high speed. Dealer can't find the problem.
Windshield wipers fails to work properly when in use. Would come on/off by themselves. The problem is intermittent. This causes poor visibility to the driver. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
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