1997 Ford Ranger: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 10, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

Electrical problems: 1. Intermittent wipers will wipe 2, 3, 4, 5 times at random in a row always and not in that order. 2. Backup lights continue to blow fuse after replacing all lighting parts 3. Horn works 1% of the time, unable to find cause. 4. Ac blows hot air intermittently even after replacement of blower blend door. 5. Gas: when below 1/4 tank and making right turn truck will stall, even after work on tank.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · IL

The dashboard lights and dome light burned out. The door ajar warning chime sounded for about five minutes while driving, although all the doors were closed. The wipers came on although they were not turned on. . *ak

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Lights, Visibility · KY

The windshield wipers came on by themselves and the washers did not work. Also the dome light stayed on after the door was closed for at least 30 minutes or more. *jb the wipers would come on when the turn signals were used. The dome light was distracting at night. Scc

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Visibility · IL

Windshield wiper and windshield cleaner comes on all by itself.

Filed Jun 14, 2001 · Visibility · IN

While driving and without prior warning windshield wipers come on without operator turning on wiper switch. Noticed that windshield wipers stay on for 15 seconds, and then turn off, causing driver distraction. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer replaced parts within switch.

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Lights, Visibility · AZ

Would be driving vehicle when dome light and windshield wipers come on by themselves. Have taken to dealership & mechanic indicated a possible short in switch was causing problem.

Filed Jan 25, 2001 · Lights, Visibility · 101,000 miles · PA

While driving windshield wipers turn off and on whenever they want to. They sometimes will not run at all or they will stop running during use. The dome light also stays on and will not turn off causing a glare on the window. It started doing it with the passenger door then the driver's door started the same problem. I checked with a dealer and it seems to have been a problem with rangers for many years now and still troubles many owners right up to the 2001 models. *mr *nlm *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis**739942

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Visibility · MA

Windshield wipers and washers willstart up at any time. At one point I almost hit the car in front.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Visibility · OR

My windshield wipers turn-on on their own and operate at varied speeds regardless of my control. I cannot shut them off and sometimes cannot turn them on. I've had the gem module replaced at my own expense yet the situations continues. Also my interior light will turn-on on its own and I too cannot get it to shut off at times*ak.

Filed Dec 30, 2000 · Lights, Transmission · CA

Dome light stays on after started and door closed and does not go off. Problem seeing at night... No way to turn off without removing the bulbs. Windshield wipers do not start when turned on the do not go off when switched off. Have to turn the wipers on then off again. Shift knob comes off when pulling shift lever from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 4th. Makes shifting difficult while starting up a hill and merging on the freeway because the knob slips off completely and the shifter ends up in the neutral position.

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Visibility · NY

The windshield wiper and fluid turns on by itself. Does not seem to be associated with anything, just comes on frequently.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Visibility · FL

Windshield wipers come on and off as they please. There have been 13 prior reports to your website on this problem. I called your office and got someone who had a "tough luck" attitude. When do you plan to get with ford and get this safety problem resolved?