1999 Ford F-150: windshield wiper failure

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 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 Mar 1, 2010 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. The vehicle caught fire while it was parked in her driveway. Everything under the hood including her radiator was burned and the paint on the hood started to melt. The windshield cracked and displayed stains from the smoke. The right windshield wiper was also burned. The driver stated that the vehicle had not been driven for over 15 hours. The contact tried to call ford but no one returned her call. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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 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 Aug 18, 2006 · Visibility · IA

1999 f150 wipers come on randomly while driving.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · 00

Various switches are failing, passenger side window switch, electric mirror adjust switch, fan switch for heater/AC and the most annoying is the multifunction switch which causes the wipers to come one when ever they feel like it. I also personally know of two other ford f150 owners suffering from similar problems. I think its time that ford stops using inferior parts before we all start buying dodge.

Filed Jul 15, 2006 · Electrical, Visibility · 5,000 miles · WA

I have had my f150 for 7 years and have had very few problems. Bad fuel injector and the recall for the cruise control. I have been having trouble with my wipers coming on by themselves. I called my local ford dealer (columbia ford, longview,wa) and they said they had not seen this problem before. I did a little research on the web and found your tsb 00-9-6 which describes this problem to a tee. I called the dealer back and was advised I would have to absorb the entire cost for the repair? Since they have known about this problem since 2000 and did not recall for this bad switch (see your tsb) "install revised multi-function switch" do I have any recourse in this matter. Like the cruise control switch recalled last year is there a chance of fire? It can be disconcerting to be driving along in 90 degree weather and have your wipers turn on by themselves. I have found many complaints about this at a number of car site it's being called "ghost wipers" the above listed tsb was issued in 2000 but owners were not notified. I believe this is a safety issue that should have been recalled when found. This may have been going on for the past 6 years, the wipers turn on once and you think maybe you hit the switch on the steering wheel by accident.

Filed Jul 4, 2006 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · AZ

Windshield wipers come on randomly especially when making a left turn.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CT

Water entering through cowling (the slotted metal piece between the hood and the wind screen) leaks into the passenger compartment on the driver side and onto the ignition components causing a short circuit of these parts. These parts are the fuse box(cjb), generic electronic module(gem) power distribution box(pdb) and other electroic parts and wire connectors. The parts thet do not fail will corrode and cause intermittent electrical problems. For example, AC/heater fan and turn signals will continue to operate without key in the ignition. Dome light and wind screen wipers will start and stop without being physically turned on. The engine will not start or it can stop without turning off the ignition switch. The repair is all affected parts must be cleared of corrision or replaced at consumer cost and the leak must be found and sealed. Ford has a service bulletin #16928 dated 6/27/03 on this covering f-150's from 1997 to 2003. This should be considered dangerous and there needs to be a manufacturer recall for this.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Lights, Visibility · 50,000 miles · VA

Dt: the windshield wipers come on while the switch is turned off. The problem is an off and on issue. The problem started on july 20, 2005. Sometimes when turning the turn signal light on it will happen, and sometimes when turning left they will come on. Over the phone a dealership told the consumer that they thought it was due to the turn signal.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Electrical, Locks · FL

Dt: contact states the passenger side door lock is not functioning properly. The door cannot be unlocked from the outside with the electronic control. The battery has been replaced in the remote control. Contact can unlock the door with the actual key. Also, there are problems with the electrical system, when the windshield wipers are turned on the radio will go off. There is an appointment schedule with a service dealer for monday, june 27, 2005.