Windshield wipers intermittemntly turn on when I make turns. Another problem: the 'door ajar' light comes on and the dome light won't turn off. Had the truck taken in before for the domelight problem.
1999 Ford Ranger visibility complaints
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While driving front windshield wipers would engage on their own. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Problems with windshield wipers on 1999 ford ranger.*mr the vehicle's windshield wipers would turn on and off at various times while driving. The problem would occur 3-4 times a week and is very distracting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that eh problem could be fixed for $200-$300. The consumer feels that since the part did not fail due to wear that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair. While researching the problem the consumer found two technical service bulletins, tsb 00b40 and tsb 0096.
Wipers didn't operate correctly - was recalled fix and worked okay for a while now currently come on all by themselves or when you put high beams or blinker on. My door ajar light came on without a door open and the dome lights came on and drained down my battery. Ford has not been contacted yet.
Letter referencing ford motor co. Recall #00b40, consumer concerned why his 1999 ford ranger pickup was not included recall #00b40 for defective multifunction switch replacement. *ph the faulty switch caused the wiper to come on while driving or using the turn signal. Many 1999 rangers were recall but the representative indicated that eh consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Consumer complained about electrical problems. The dome light/ajar light stayed on after getting out of the vehicle and locking the doors. Steering column smoked, and windshield wipers came on intermittently.
The windshield wiper operated at their whim and when using turn the signal. (mr. Charles lennon and mr. Mohamed hashi was assigned the same odi # 10062157) *ph the wipers would shut off with no warning. The consumer requested his money back for prior repair. *sc
Cracked engine head, truck had only 65,000 miles and was not driven hard. Heater still doesn't warm up as it should, even after manufactures repair.
Windshield wipers periodically failed to function properly. Windshield wipers came on by themselves or came on when the switch for the headlight or turn signal was engaged.
Turn signal/windshield wiper switch defective. Wipers turn on intermittently.
Turn signal/windshield wiper switch defective. Wipers turn on intermittently.
Dome light comes on when the vehicle doors are closed and stay on. Also the windshield wipers come on as they please when I do not activate them.
While traveling windshield wipers operated on their own.
1999 ford ranger: during warranty had windshield wiper switch replaced by ford from notice in mail. About 6 months later, out of warranty, windshield wipers wont stay on. They come on when vehicle is cold but once start driving they stop working...dont know if short in switch or heat related..ford has said that first fix should have fixed it, but now out of warranty and need to pay to fix it.
Windshield wipers will operate in the off position.
Consumer states that the windshield whipers go on /off by themselves while driving in the rain, without any warning. Causing poor visibility. Mr
Windshield wipers come on involuntarily 3-4 times and swipe 4-5 times before cutting off. Windshield wipers cause a big distraction to driver while driving. Dealer was informed. Please provide more information.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers comes on intermittently. Consumer has to turn switch on and off to stop wipers. Dealer could not fix. *tt
Windshield wipers would come on intermittently while switch was off. Dealer contacted. *ak this defect is intermittent. There is a recall regarding the same conditions as this vehicle but is not included because this vehicle isn't equipped with power windows.
This is the second time I've had a sporadic failure of the windshield wipers. The fix provided 12/01 only lasted 3 months past the 1 year repair warrenty. Ford rangers are not listed withe the recall of other ford wiper failures. I think they should be.
When turning on directional light, and at making a turn, windshield wipers will turn on by themselves. Consumer believed that it was electrical related. Please provide more information.
Windshield wipers come on automatically (without driver turning them on), and interior dome light stays on for about 2 hours after the doors have been closed
After putting the vehicle into four wheel drive, the vehicle suddenly stopped. When this happened, the vehicle flipped and ended up on its side. Contacted dealer, and dealer not willing to do anything.*ak the dealer could not find the cause that made the four wheel drive to thump and lock up, dealer replaced the right and left hubs and the seals. The vehicle also had its heating system fixed twice. The rear brake parts also fell apart and were replaced. One person was injured in accident mentioned.
While vehicle was parked back sliding window shattered into several pieces without warning. Contact dealer, and dealer stated there was nothing to be done. Please add VIN.
1999 ford ranger xlt, the problem is your driving along and the windshield wipers start working complete on there own, work about 3 to 4 minutes then it goes off. This happens all the time while you are driving the truck. Ive tried to turn them off by the control switch but it does nothing. Thats also the handle that the turning singles lights are on, have seen to be working okay at this time. Called russ dean ford about the repair, the dealer said there was a program to replace the switch but not a recall about replacing the switch. He said that I can pay $150 to $200 to have it fixed and if there was a recall ford would pay me back. But that doesnt help with the problem at this time. Researched the internet under ford motor credit service bulletins for 1999 ford truck ranger 4wd this information technical service bulletins or recalls number: 00-9-6, issue date: may 2000, tsb title: front wipers operate while switch is in off position.
Without any indication or consumer turning switch on windshield wipers would turn on. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers go on when turn signal activated or by themselves.
Driver and passenger side power windows chatter/skip in down mode.
Windshield wipers operates intermittently when vehicle is on. Consumer turns switch it comes on sometimes, and sometimes it doesn't. Dealership is aware of problem.
I feel that my ford ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion.. I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is [email protected] or [email protected].
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