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1997 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers come on by themselves, causing a distraction to driver. Dealer claims switch and module need to be replaced. 2. Tailpipe located to in front of passenger's rear wheel causing exhaust to corrode wheel and lugs: nuts. Dealer will not change location of exhaust.
Water pours in through the back window everytime it rains. Dealer put some kind of sealant around the window, which did not correct the problem.
Water pours in through rear window when it rains; dealer resealed window but it still leaks; dealer replaced window with a new design to fix problem; dealer charged me $350.00; should I have to pay for a design flaw?
I was told that I would have to pay a deductable to have this fixed. It is a hazard because my windshield wipers do not work half the time,and when they do not work, the windows will not roll down so therefore I can not see when it rains. There was something wrong with it when I bought it and I feel I should not have to pay the deductable.
I have experienced the 3 defects listed.....first, the powertrain, when four-wheel drive is engaged at a stop and an engagement time of at least 30sec. To 1min. Is given, when I release my brake to proceed the powertrain makes a loud thump, this happens about 75% of the time....second the washer sprayers on the hood do not spray the windsheild. One sprays way off and the other sprays nothing. And third the high beam low beam switch is defected. When engaged in high beam and driving a short accures and the lights will flicker from high to low and completely off with no head lights at all......if you have any questions about any of these defects please contact shane e. Mass at my home number ((712)-322-5233) .... Thank you.
My instrumental panel just stop working. No gas guage, speedometer, odometer, oil pressure, temp gauge, charge gauge, etc. Checked fuse but ok. But like no power dealer knows of no such defect. Also wipers come on at all different times without activation by driver . Beat several times at very high speed then stop. This has happened over 20 times over the last several months
Engine stalls while drinving. Yh
Windshield wiper/washer would operate intermittently while in off mode, causing poor visibility which could lead to a vehicle collision . The federal safety agency needs to look into this matter.
The sliding window has leaked many times and seems it is a manufacturing defect. Yh
Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would go on & off on their own. Sometimes have to hit wipers to get them going again. Sometimes not raining when this happens. Causes havoc with driving.
Back rear window leaks and they have failed to fix three times at two different dealers. The first dealer failed to tell me there was a recall on the window. The second dealer fixed it under some kind of recall and now refuses to fix it again. The window is still leaking.
Doors have fractures in door frames above&behind door handles , under the thicker weather stripping of the side windows. They are stress fractures that mat have come from the operating of the glass going up & down. Anyway this is a problem for safety & metal stress failure the metal will come apart in a crash in the door area. Design flaw at best is what I see here, which be looked into by someone. Thank you terry e. Thompson
I recently saw were the federal safety agency was looking at ford's windsheild wiper control as a possible problem for the explorer & another vehicle. I can vouch that the f150 also needs to be looked at. My 1997 f150's turn signal/windsheild wiper control will come on at any time & after using it will stay on.
On several occasions windshield wipers will commence operating without any action by the driver.
I have had the back light resealed twice already, still leaks...have heard it is a cracked window frame, a design flaw and some have had the dealer replace with a new window. Mine because out of warranty is my problem. I had it fixed once under warranty, but the problem still exists and sidney ford doesn't want to do anything about it....poor customer service and warranty service!!!
The winshield wipers will come on intermittently even when off. Also, the last time it happened (I have a witness), the washer was also continously spraying fluid even though everything was off.
Exhaust manifold is leaking coolant. Also, when heater is on temperature rises extremely high.
Windshield wipers - intermittent wipers erratic or not active. Unable to use washer fluid. Replacement part has same problem as orginal equipment.
Driver's and passenger's windows cracked along the edges, causing injuries. Common problem. Please provide further information.
Windshield wiper fluid switch does not work. Dealer tried to fix it, and no there was no solution.
Windshield wipers and washers comes on by themselves. Manufacturer/ dealer stated not common to have a short in system. Problem has not been corrected.
Water leaking inside the vehicle. Glass shop informed consumer that a window separated from frame. Consumer believed that this condition was caused by a manufacturer's defect. *ak
Windshield wipers will operate intermittently on their own. Also, starter will make noise as if starting car when already running. Dealer contacted ,and cannot remedy the problems. Problems still exist.
Power rear view mirror failed. Mjs
When the rear sliding window is closed, water/rain would leak through the opening area. This is a design flaw.
Design of exhaust pipes location causes it to discolor the rear tire and remove crome from center wheel.
Windshield wiper arm would not retain blade. Yh
Heater blower motor failed. Yh
Clutch failed.
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