Detected a defect on the driver's door, located at the lower right corner of window pillar. Defect description is a small crack which is approx. 3/8" long and is rusting.
1997 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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Lower right corner of window, there is a small crack on door about 25 inches long.
Rear slidding glass window is leaking water into truck due to faulty craftmanship.
The driveshaft was replaced.
Windshield wiper motor replacement ($260.07 to dealer)did not solve problem; returned to dealer 12/9/99-response; unable to duplicate problem-
Rear back glass leaks. Dealership is aware of problem. Everytime she washes vehicle water comes in though the window.
Consumer was washing vehicle and noticed that water come through the rear window, and got inside of vehicle. Possibly, there was damage with seatbelt. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they told him that vehicle wasn't on recall.
The failure occurs at the seam next to the window on the drivers and passengers door at the rear of the window{just above the door handle} right where the rubber molding ends. I have seen this crack on almost every f-150 I have inspected made in 1997. I have shown 5 other people the cracks on their vehicles and have also shown the local ford dealerships in town. But despite the fact that they have received a bulletin from ford authorizing them to replace the door some of them refuse to do so.
While driving windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly like twice a month without warning. Also, a short inside of steering column. *ak washer lever also on steering column, to get washer to operate must push handle in at angle. The dome lamp is defective and stays on when the engine is started.
Left front door crack at lower rear of window frame.
Exterior mirrors design are poor in visibility when used with a trailer hitched to vehicle. Unable to see properly and causes blind spot from both sides. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing can be done since mirrors meet specification. Mirrors do not support extension mirrors. *ak
Windshield wiper comes on by itself while driving.
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! The window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! Both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
Consumer noticed cracks in lower rear corner of window frame. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Windshield wipers come on randomly and has become more frequent. Also, the wiper fluid is projected onto windshield by itself. Latest incident of this severely affected by vision of the roadway and traffic during heavy rush hour interstate traffic. From what I have been able to see on some of the internet new groups this is a not uncommon problem with ford trucks.
Every time it rains,water pours in the top of the rear window and soaks the rear seat.when I contacted the dealer ,they said this happens frequently with these trucks,but that ford was not responsible.
The vehicle's ventillator assembly lets water into transfer case causing wiper failure. Yh
Cracks developing near bottom of windows just under the edge of the moulding and on the drivers side has now grown to a little over .25inch.
Cracks had developed in the window on the driver's & passenger's side doors. The cracks are slowly getting worse. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic nothing could be done.
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Anti-lock brakes don't work,they lockup and skid.wiper arms and wipers lift off windshield at 55 MPH. Or faster.
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Going down the road while it was raining windshield wipers would not work. Then, all at once windshield wipers came on by themselves. Also, while standing outside of the truck horn started to blow on its on. Then, while on the road, horn once again started to blow on its own.
The skin on the outside of the driver side door has developed a crack that is 1.5 inches long. This crack was caused by the window going up and down. Ford wants the owners of out of warranty vehicles to pay $250 toward repairs. Obvious engineering flaw.
Driver side elec. Remote cntrl. Mirror glass has cracked 2 times almost same place each time, top to bottom
Six months after purchasing vehicle back window started to leak, took to dealer , and they said that it was not under warranty. Top of the window is still leaking.
Windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation or sometimes donot work at all. Dealer notified, and and informed consumer this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
With the switch on/off windshield wiper/washer would intermittently operate. Also, door ajar light would come on.
While making a turn windshield wipers will come on and washer fluid sprays all over the windshield when it is not raining. This is unsafe on a curvy road. On a raining day and making a turn, windshield wipers will stop.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly while switch is in off position. This is a safety problem because in the case of my father's ranger, the washer fluid would spray unexpectedly as well, thereby smearing the windshield and causing loss of visibility. Both our trucks were diagnosed with faulty multifunction switches. A recall for this part should be issued as there is a high number of the same complaints listed on this site for various ford vehicles containing the same part.
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