1999 Ford F-150 visibility problems

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 500 miles · WA

This issue has been ongoing since we purchased the vehicle new in october 1998. The first instance was while driving long distance over a holiday week. Initially it was only the wipers that would turn on then off without manually doing so. This has gone on for nearly 15yrs. Most recently, the wipers will not turn off and actually now turn on at a faster rate on their own, window washer fluid control is very sensitive and will turn on with a light touch to the turn indicator and won't turn off, the dash display will turn off, and the radio display is not working (radio works). We have found that the steering wheel has to be set at the top position in order for the wipers to not turn on as much (it is very frequent now). We had the truck looked at within the first few months of ownership by the ford dealer for the wiper issue, and nothing was found to resolve. After reading through other filed complaints, I am hoping that the truck will not burst into flames due to the faulty electrical going on in the panel and steering.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Visibility · 136,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that both the air conditioner and the heater were inoperable. The contact was also unable to use the defroster system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the flapper that was inside the heater blower failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. The current mileage was approximately 146,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked, the windshield wipers activated independently. The failure recurred constantly when the left turn signal was activated. Additionally, the odometer reading would not display on the instrument panel and the rear sliding window allowed precipitation to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 85,000 miles · MI

The windshield leaks on this model style and the water runs down to the gem module and fuse box causing the gem module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. The truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter engaging. Windows roll down the alarm activates radio comes on all the electronics come on at there own even when parked with the engine off and the key removed. This is a very common problem from my research to tens of thousands of these trucks. This is very dangerous due to the car can even engage the transmission as well as it can cut off while driving as it has with myself. This part is very expensive and the leak is very common.

Filed Sep 30, 2011 · Visibility · 15,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated the inside covering on the sideview mirrors was defective making it difficult to see. The dealer advised there was nothing they could other than replace the mirrors. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN information was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2009 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · TN

I have a 1999 ford f-150 that leaks around the windshield when it rains it causes the wipers not to work the power acc stay on and the door chime rings once the key is removed from the switch. This is a common problem with this vechile and needs to be recalled.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. After it rained, a leak in the windshield caused water to drip down the driver's side and into the fuse panel. The fuse panel had to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 7/3/08

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Airbags, Visibility · 96,900 miles · IN

I first noticed that my air bag dash light began blinking. I decided that it should be repaired in that I do travel quite a bit for work on heavily traveled highways here in indiana. I took the vehicle to butler ford here close to my residence and ask that the warning light on be repaired along with a ford recall #05s28 and a windshield wiper problem. When I returned for the vehicle the warning light was still blinking but the other two items had been taken care of. I was handed a bill for 126 dollars and the flashing light was not fixed. The repair bill stated "pass side air bag switch shorted. No further action was taken to repair the problem.

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Visibility · TX

1999 ford f-150 exterior rearview mirrors are extremely faded so they are basically useless. These are the mirrors with turn signals inside the glass. Ford says there are no recalls and no problem exists. They are a safety hazard.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Visibility · IA

1999 f150 wipers come on randomly while driving.