While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers become inoperable. Dealer states that the problem occures due a malfunction within the module switch. Ford unable to repair problem and will not allow dealer to replace the switch.
1999 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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The windshield wipers will start up and intermittently cut off. Dealer does not know the solution for it.
Windshield wipers operate erratically.they just come on whenever they feel like without being activated.. Dealer has been contacted.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on without being turned on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Windshield wipers randomly come on and also randomly turn off when in use. No high speed. Very dangerous. Gem module replaced- to no avail.
Defrost on the front windshield did not work properly, fogged completely causing poor visibility. Mjs
While parked in the carport the rear window shattered. Dealer said it was the 4th one they have seen do this. Dealer repaired at no charge.
Windshield wipers are going on when not turned on. Getting worse. Also, speeds are not correct when are turned on. Have already also had to have gear shift mechanism replaced do to failure, still sticks trying to take key out sometimes.
When making a right or left turn or just turning the steering wheel, windshield wipers come on due to a defective module. Consumer has been waiting five months for parts.
Windshield wipers keep getting worse. They activate on their own every 2 to 30 sec. Dealer cannot fix the problem.
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Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly, and windshield wiper switch does not go on the high mode, which may cause visibility problems while drivng and may result in a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem,, but has no solution. Please provide further information.
Front wipers come on by themselves - cannot be turned off also rear wiper blade flips over so it is perpendicular to the rear hatch causing damge to paint - dealer and ford say there is no design flaw w/rear wiper - waiting for parts for front wiper but it is a safety issue
Multi-turn function turn signal/ windshield washer, intermittent wiper and high-beam malfunctions. Washers fails to activate when stalk is "pushed in" for washer request (eventually washer will function after several "pushes" washer pump not broken), activating turn signal(s) activates windshield wiper (activating turn signal should not turn your wipers on), wipers turn on without user intervention (wipers turn on by themself)
Windshield wipers come on by themselves. When it rains, windshield wipers slow down to almost a non-operating mode. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Windshield wipers failed. Mjs
Intermittently the windshield wipers are inoperable on high. Dealer has not been able to repair the problem. *ak
Windshield wipers sporadically come on without being turned on, sometimes as much as 10 times in a half hour. Dealer has seen vehicle and can't fix it.
Wipers go on automatically while driving when you hit a bump in road or when you use your turn signal and stop intermittently when raining causing poor visibility. Nlm
Windshield wipers go on for no reason, sometimes when signaling.
While in use windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visibility problems and could result in a crash. Also while driving, without windshield wipers in use, wipers may activate unexpectedly. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
I purchased this 99 explorer in february and already it has been in the shop several times for different defects including on the first day I bought the truck and took in home with 6 miles on it the transmission began slipping and eventually went out on the truck. Since it was a saturday that this happened the truck sat till monday when the dealer had it towed back (I did notice transmission fluid on the ground).the dealer said this problem was due to a connector on the transmission fluid line not being sealed or tightened. I asked if there was damage to the transmission which they said it wouldn't be but this leads me to my next problem. The truck does not accelerate through the gears properly but ford says there is nothing wrong with after looking at it again. Next it was in for the speed control cable which they sent a letter to me for but did not have the cable in stock and were suppose to disable the speed control until one came in. They did not disable it which was very hazardous safety wise. Next the truck has been in because one of the speakers was blown and in fact after getting that one replaced the others sound just as bad as the blown one and the radio has never been turned past halfway. My latest problem is that my windshield wipers will come on sporactically at any time and stay on for about 30 seconds and I cannot turn them off seeing as I didn't turn them on. This happens about every 45 minutes to an hour. I have not been to the dealer about this because one I am very unhappy about the vehicle and am tired of finding another means for transportation while they fix my truck. I even asked for another truck but was told that there shouldn't be moe problems with the truck, this was after the transmission went on the first day I bought it.
The windshield wiper starts up when the controls are not activated. 30 - 60 seconds later it will start again.
Windshield wipers randomly activate, cycle once, then return to parked position. This could easily distract a driver and this lapse of attention could cause an accident.
Passenger side winshield arm broken. Nlm
During decelaration at an intersection, the rear windshield exploded. Upon inspection driver found glass inside and outside the vehicle area. Windshield defroster was not engaged at the time. Outside air temperature @70 degrees. Some burn marks found on surrounding frame area after arrival at dealership. No flying objects observed hitting the windshield by driver following affected vehicle.
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