Intermittently windshield wipers automatically operate. When the blinkers are applied the windshield wipers operate. Will not operate on high unless the blinkers are on. The dealer has been notified.
1999 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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When driving vehicle at 70 MPH it began to shake vigorously, it shook so badly that when trying to look out the rear view mirrior, driver could not see. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wiper self activate continually, the gem module replacement is not available to rectify problems at this time. Mjs
While driving in a rain storm, without warning, the windshield wipers went completely out. Owner had to wait on the side of the road until the wipers started back up. Dlr has seen vehicle, and is waiting for part.
Windhshield wipers are totally inoperative, causing loss of visiblity.dealer has replaced computer module .please privide further information.
Several months after purchase the vehicle's windshield wipers would commerce to operate without the switch being activated. However, on july 20, 1999 the windshield wiper module was replaced, on august 16, 1999 the windshield wipers failure almost resulting in collision. Problem was never corrected, problem still exist.
Windshield wipers comes on/off on its own. When turned on will not go fast. Would slow down or speed up on its own. Took to dealer & was informed a module is needed. Manufacturer has parts on back order.
Rear window exploded in my garage.
The wipers go on at will; stop at will; raining or not raining. Intermittent. Have no fast wiper speed or windshield washer. Dealer ordered part (stick for wipers/turn signal). It just came in. I'll see if that fixes the problem.
Windshield wipers intermittently come on and off. Consumer contacted dealer.
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable. Dealer has inspected the vehicle .
The rear left side window exploded unexpectedly which may have caused injuries. Dealer claimed it may be the heat. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Windshield wipers would not work properly. Very erratic. Come on/off by themselves. The problem is getting worse. Causing the driver to have poor visibility in the rain. Had wipers repaired by dealer once. Now informed manufacturer is redesigning wiper part & will not repair.
Windshield wipers come on without application and when turned on they do not come on high speeds. Dealer does not have a solution.
Windshield wipers will not work.ealer has been contacted, and stated that the part needed a gem module that controlvarious electronic parts.
Winshield wipers work intermittently even though they are turned off. Dealer was contacted but informed me they could not fix the problem pending additional information from ford. This is a significant annoyance.
Part on order for 6 weeks
Windshield wipers come on without application. Sometimes they stop during performance or do not come on at all. Dealer can't fix them.
Windshield wipers come on without application and sometimes they do not come on at high speeds. Only functions on intermediate speed. Dealer says needs new module.
Turn signal/windshield washer - washer fluid sometimes fail when "pushed-in" . No "high" speed on wipers. Wipers go on when using turn signal & they also start without turning them on.
Wipers will not work at times
All problems are electrical:wipers/washer failed-transmission shifted erratically-4wd failed to engage. After connector repairs, replacing 3 wire harnesses and PCM, problem has apparently been fixed--for now. Wiper/4wd problems appear related to gem (general electronics module) and wiring harnesses. Transmission shifting problems associated with PCM (powertrain control module). This problem occurred at 1150 and 2500 miles including 3 different visits to service dept. Vehicle out of service nearly 3 weeks in 2 1/2 months of ownership.
Windshild wipers sometimes come on by themselves. Wipers do not always work in continuous mode. Washer does not always work(immagine driving through dirty snow when this happens) seems many explorers have this problem. Dealer doesn't know when parts will be deliverd. I quess ford is waiting for a major accident to occur. This is a very serious problem. Imagine driving through a heavy rain and being able to use wipers in continous mode or having dirty snow on the windshield and not being able to wash it off while on a superhighway.
Windshield wipers turn on without touching the switch on numerous occassions.
Windshield wipers do not work properly, they come on when the turn signal not is activated, and when they are needed they do not activate. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers come on without application, sometimes the wipers stop working in the middle of operation. And sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. Manufacturer/dealer have been notified about the problem. Part has been ordered to correct problem.
Windshield wipers stay on. Consumer has the switch set at off, and the windshield wipers still come on.
Windshield wipers come on when in off position and do not always work properly when in on position. We had our explorer into dealer on july 24 for multiple problems, one being the windshield wipers. The part was ordered and still has not come in. It is very dangerous when you are driving down the road when the wipers start working when they don't need to or stop working properly when you need them.
Windshield wipers operate erratically, and unreliably.......turning on by themselves and when turn signals activated, turning off/changing speeds by themselves when turned on.
Persistent problem with the windshield wipers turning on and off by themselves indicating a problem and questioning their realiability. Both the dealer and ford motor corp. Indicated they knew of problems of this nature with this model vechicle but said they would not have a solution till maybe the end of the year.
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