First off there has been no failure as yet. I couldn't get this far without saying there was. I just want to know what about the tires I have is any different than the ones being recalled? I still don't hear why they are failing. If as I suspect that it is the glue is there a different glue used on 16"? I'm curious too about whether the tire is responsible for the feeling that the vehicle could roll very easily. I've noticed in a couple of circumstances of quick braking to avoid an accident that the vehicle like the center of gravity is somewhere above the top of the cab. This is not in a situation where the vehicle is sliding side ways either. It just feels like it could very easily flip over. I see no apparent flaws in the tires at this point and they seem to be wearing as well as any other tire on the market. They just don't feel right and didn't prior to the recall action. This is a fyi from me to you and at this point I hold little if any hope of these being recalled. What is your advice for me? Thanks for your time. *ak (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
1999 Ford Ranger visibility complaints
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Door adjar light comes on with no doors open and dome light stays on and heats up causing and could cause fire please recall and fixed it.
While driving on the highway and all of sudden windshield wipers would come on. In a rainstorm windshield wiper wouldn't go on high speed. But when putting the high beam on, the wipers came on. Contacted dealer .
Windshield wipers will turn on by themselves while driving, causing a distraction to driver.
Both front tires are in terrible shape. Both tires seem to have belt separation. The truck still steers straight, but the tires don't hold the road well and they ride extremely rough. The right front tire makes a slapping sound as it rolls.( dot number: tire size: 225/70sr15 )
Windshield wipers come on repeatedly without activation, causing severe distraction. Dealer reported "a loose connection". Wipers continues to come on. This is on top of a major electical failure the first week off the lot that left us stranded for three hours which was also attributed to "a loose connection!"
Windshield wipers coming on by themselves.
Windshield wipers work erratically, they come on when they are not needed without being activated. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
Windshield wiper switch inoperative. Yh
The windshield wipers come on by themselves and to cut them off I had to put them on level 4 of the delay switch. It also will not work when I want it to or I have to wiggle the switch to get it to work.
Windshield wipers came on even when off running fluid completely out prior to stopping. Occurs at start of truck. New switch stopped problem.
Wipers come on when turn signal is activated. Wipers quit working periodically.
The windshield has had two rock chips in the first two months of ownership. This contrasts with my last pickup that had no chips in 12 years of use. I have talked with other ranger owners with same problem. Glass company employees tell me this is due to light weight glass used.
Windsheild wiper switch is in off position. Wipers will still come on. Also when wipers are on high they operate in the intermittent mode. Dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers fail to work when they are in use. This causes poor visibility & hazardous driving for the driver. Have contacted dealership only once so far.
Intermittently the windshield wipers come on automatically. Dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers come on randomly at any speed or weather condition, staying on up to 10 seconds at varying intervals - causing distraction especially at higher speeds. Also, the fastest wiper setting does not work reliably (generally never works) at higher (40+) speeds, making it difficult to clear the windshield in hard rainfall.
See e-mail explaining in detail ([email protected]) 32 ford is giving us no satisfaction
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to come on unexpectedly when it was not set to come on, affecting visibility. Failed parts available in three weeks.
Vehicle experiencing problems with the windshield wipers. Mjs
The windshield wipers on my ford ranger activate without being turned on. When they are turned on, the high speed selection does'nt work and they have shut off on me while driving in a heavy rain fall.
Windshield wipers come on without application , impairing the driver's visibility and also this is wearing the wipers out and scratching the window. This happens at least daily. Dealer can't a find solution.
Intermittently when windshield wiper switch is in the off position wipers will come on. Also, when wipers are on high they will operate in the intermittent mode. The dealer has been notified.
The wipers will turn on without turning on switch, and will turn off when switch is set to "on" just like theford explorer problem you are currently investigating
While driving windshield wipers came on unexpectedly, causing the windshield to crack, and resulting in visibility difficulties. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Wiper switch faied in rain storm. Wiper can be activated by hitting switch. This does not last long. Advised by service dept that switches are defective. Defroster failed to heat up. Heat will finally blow after driving truck for long period of time and hitting dashboard.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers are work intermittently.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently. They come on and go off by themselves. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Windshield wipers come on at any given time. Contacted ford they state no problem. Dealer stated problem exists but no repair. Which part of ford do you believe??? Wipers still malfunctioning.
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