Wipers cycle when turn signal actuated. Wipers cycle for no reason. Wipers work on high speed only intermittently if at all. Wipers always work on low and intermittent speeds.
1999 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers would operate while switch is off, causing poor visibility which may lead to an automobile crash. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Windshield wipers will turn on by themselves with switch turned off and will not go into in fast speed, causing poor visibility. Wipers also turn on by themselves when vehicle hits a bump and sometimes when vehicle is started. Parts on back order for 2 weeks.
Windshield wipers come on when hitting a bump or when turning on the turn signals. Also the wipers will cut off when turn signals are applied if already on. Happens intermittently.
Front windshield wipers turn on at times and can not be stopped. Also at times will not go to high speed wiping, seems to usually happen immediately after wipers come on by themselves. I just returned from a trip and determined that this usually happens near traffic lights or in valleys, so it may be radio frequency related.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers coming on intermittently with the wiper switch in and off position. Wipers would come on for a few seconds, stop and resume again. Dealer has inspected vehicle and informed consumer that they did not have the parts to fix the problem. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Windshield wipers only work on low speed, and come on without warning. Dealer can't fix problem.
The windshield wipers do not function in the high speed. Also, the wipers turn off and on at will. We have repeatedly called the ford dealer and have been told ford motor is aware of the problem but as of today, have not come up with a solution. The windshild wipers failure to work in the high spead put us as risk on july 31 while traveling on the ohio turnpike in a severe thunderstorm. We were unable to see through the windshield and had to pull to the side of the road until the rain subsided. This problem is more than an inconvenience, it is a safety hazard! Our local ford dealership is unable to give me a date that replacement parts will be available to fix this problem.
Windshield wipers fail continually in rain, no replacement part (module) available at this time to rectify. Mjs
Windshield wipers come on at will, and high speed won't operate. Twice have been caught in very heavy rain and unable to see safely without high speed wipers. Dealer has seen vehicle twice, and still not fixed. Second part on order, and no call from dealer within promised time period. Second defect first occurred on the date of this complaint---rear wiper/washer would not operate at all. After vehicle turned off and sat approximately one hour, rear wiper then worked. Seems to be an electrical problem, like the front wipers. Third defect is noisy front passenger seat seat belt anchor.
Windsheild wipers work intermittently. Now the wipers do not come on at all. Dealer says parts are on back order.
Windhshield wipers will turn on by themselves with switch turned off, causing distraction to driver.
Windshield wipers fail sometimes, causing poor visibility.
Windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly, causing distraction to driver. Also, brakes keep squeaking.
While making a right or left turn the windshield wipers would turn on. While traveling in hard rain wipers have difficult time keping up. Please provide further informaton.
Windshield wpiers are not working.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly and cycle once; will stop when operating at normal speed; will not operate on high speed. Repair part (module) (xl2z-14b05-bb) is not available from ford motor co.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to activate unexpectedly. Also, using the turn signal wipers will activated. During heavy rainstorm, the wiper "high" mode is inoperative which causes poor visibility and may result in a crash. Ford is aware of the problem, and is investigating the problem, but has no remedy for this problem. Ford instructed the dealer not to repair the wipers. Please provide further information. *ak
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing wipers not to work in the "high mode," affecting visibilit which may result in a crash. Also upon turning on turn signal, the windshield wiper will come on unexpectedly. Common problem. Parts on back order. Please provide further information.
Windshield wiper motor is inoperable, causing a short in the electrical system. The part is on back order and the owner has been waiting 2 months for it. *ak
The windshield wipers cut off without application. Dealer can't find the soulution for problem.
The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to come on unexpectedly. Won't work in the high mode which affects visibility, and may result in a crash. Common problem. Ford does not know what to do yet but is aware of the problem.
Windshield washer intermittently comes on its own. Airbag and seatbelt lights stay on. *ak
Windshield wiper motor is defective which is causing wipers to come on intermittently resutling in a big distraction. Consumer has been waiting for the part for two weeks, maunfacturer will not sent parts. *ak
Windsheild wipers cut off every 5 minutes without warning. Dealer is aware of problem, but has no solution.
Windshield wipers working with switch in the off position. Dealer notified and informed consume rthat the manufacturer is aware the problem, but they do not know how to correct the problem at this time.
Intermittently windshield wipers will come on by themselves. Owner had to remove the fuse. The dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers will turn on by themselves, distracting consumer and scratching windshield .
Windsheild wipers come on whenever consumer starts vehicle. The dealer has been notified about the problem. However, problem has not been corrected.
Windshield wipers come on without turning the switch on. This problem occurs intermittently. Dealer has seen vehicle. Problem still exists.
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