2000 Ford Ranger: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Visibility · 57,500 miles · WY

Windshield wiper motor on 2000 ford ranger xlt pickup truck began to fail about 1 year after I bought the truck. The wipers would work occasionally and then fail on me. Took it to ford dealership and they diagnosed problem as the windshield wiper motor is defective / bad and will need to be replaced. I note that in 2006 ford rangers had a recall on wiper motor problems. I googled this problem on google.com and found that numerous consumers have experienced faulty wiper motors on ford ranger pickup trucks. I believe it is a defect in the manufacturing of this motor. Very dangerous as sudden thunderstorms and rain occur where I live - can be heavy at times, causing complete loss of visibility when driving and could cause an accident.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · MD

Windshield wipers work intermittently.

Filed May 23, 2003 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · MI

My ford ranger has been having problems with the electrical system. When I turn on my turning signal smoke rises from my steering column. The check engine light will come on and somedays it will not (there is nothing wrong with the engine). The other day I was driving on the freeway and I turned on my turning signal and when I did my ABS kicked in the ABS light on my dash turned on. I was able to get my truck to chug up to the gas station off the next exit. My truck is currently at the dealer for repair. My husband has a 1999 ford ranger and he has experienced smoke from his turn signal also, as well as his windsheild wipers turning on spontaniously (often when the turn signal is used).

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Lights, Visibility · 61,000 miles · IN

The windshield wipers failed, and the headlights cut off intermittently. *jb the headlights would go out 40-50 seconds at a time. The consumer stated that he has experienced the same problem as recall #b00b40. The dealer stated that the recall doesn't pertain to his vehicle and they would have to diagnose the problem to determine how to assist him. Scc

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Brakes · MI

When ABS brake system is activated, headlights/ horn and windshield wipers become inoperable, cause unknown. *ak consumer stated the dealer replaced the ignition but the problem still exists.