Ford F-250 wipers problems

Filed Sep 29, 2022 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-250. The contact stated that both turn signals and the windshield wipers would intermittently fail to operate as needed. Over time, the failure worsened and the components failed to operate. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · AK

"steering column control module" sccm (ford p/n 3f944) plastic body broke, allowing the "multifunction switch" (ford p/n 13k359) to separate from its electrical connector and become inoperable. The sccm plastic body is quite flimsy and the plastic is brittle - instead of just breaking, it shattered like glass. This failure occurred at night during a rainstorm 3-4-16. Had just exited onto an urban arterial from a freeway. Instantly the wipers, turn signals, and high beam became inoperable. Very dangerous driving home (1 mile from the event). Next day I was amazed at how extensively the plastic shattered, having no recall of treating it harshly - just using the device in the normal fashion.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 66,500 miles · AL

Driving 2009 ford f-50 super duty fx4 on insterstate at 65 MPH, as I exited to another interstate I experienced a violent wobble in the front end which only stopped when I brought the pickup truck to a complete stop. I took the truck to the dealer I purchased the vehicle from and they gave me a shopping list of $3300. This included windshield wipers. They also did not know what caused this problem. Ford customer service said they did not know of this problem and could not help. Looking into this on google, I found hundreds of similar problems commonly called "death wobble" on the internet. This violent shaking has occurred once more two weeks later. I am parking the vehicle until I decide what I need to do. I am afraid for my family's safety and other motorists.

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Visibility · 215,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving 45 MPH in rainy conditions, the window wipers were activated and a strong burning odor and smoke emitted inside the cabin. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed the wiper motor was completely burned. There were no flames present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the wiper motor would need to be replaced. There was a recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v258000 (visibility); however, the remedy consisted of replacing the wiper motor gear case cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that the front windshield wipers operated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

I have a 2000 ford f-250 with a v-10 engine. I have had 5 of my 10 spark plugs blow out in the last year. 4 of them required a helo-coil replacement at a cost of about $1,600.00 total. The spark plugs blow out without warning ripping the threads out of the heads, rendering the truck useless. In that last incident I was towing a camper when it blew leaving me in an extremely hazardous and dangerous position. I can not emphasize how dangerous this problem is. Ford tells me I now need new heads at a cost of about $5,000.00. Fords states they are not responsible and will not do anything about this, even though their have been thousands of complaints for this issue. They tell me that it is up to the federal safety agency to make a recall. And until they do nothing will happen. This is unbelievable..... This is not a blown muffler or a blown windshield wiper. This is a serious problem that has been going on for years yet nothing is being done. Will the federal safety agency stand tall here and order a recall or push it off?

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Electrical, Visibility · 99,000 miles · RI

I was driving along on rt 295 during a rain storm and my windshield wipers stopped working along with other electrical componets in my truck. I drive a 97 ford f250 4x4 xlt. Luckily I was not injured. I took my truck to be fixed where I was told that I needed to replace my gem module and fuse box. I thought that was odd. The mechanic said that the windshields on the model of my truck is known to leak and damage those componets. I could of got into a serious accident that day, resulting in death of me or other people on the road.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Visibility · 72,537 miles · WA

Recall campaign 01v258000 concerning windshield wipers. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, he was told that this vehicle did not fall into this recall although the consumer was experiencing the same problem. *ak the wipers were intermittent after about ten miles of operation, then would not shut off. A local ford dealer replaced the wiper motor assembly. *sc

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Visibility · MD

While driving 45 MPH, in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken tot he dealer for inspection.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Visibility · 39,000 miles · OH

Windshield wipers failed to operate in the slow speed. Windshield wipers will work in fast speed if they function when engaged. Also, will not will not go back to the start position when turned off. Recall 01v258000 was issued, but this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to VIN.