Delay wiper stalk switch is defective. Looses contact and wipers freezup. Every taurua owner I know has the same problem. Replacement switches fail prematurely also. I drive fords in a fleet and all similar switches fail.( various years affected).
1991 Ford Taurus: windshield wiper failure
7 of the 647 complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Rear window wiper switch if left on when vehicle was turned off, would run battery down. Also, windshield washer fluid reservoir has to be set in a certain postion to work. Consumer was waiting for a call from dealer.
The wipers stop in the up position when the switch is in the off position causing an obstruction when looking through the windshield. I asked dealer about this situation and they said it was common for this make and model year of car. If it is so common then why has nothing been done about it. Thank you for your time.
Aluminum engine piston ring cracked/replaced. Rear subframe mounts failed due to corrosion , causing engine/transmission to fall down prior to/after recall repairs. In addition, radiator had holes in the plastic/transmission malfunctioned/front end has been welded so fa rout of line that welds had to be broken to correct misalignment/windshield wipers failed to clean windows/ront headlights went out and rea rlights failed. (93v‑106.002).
Windshield wipers reset in the up position, restricting visibility.
Windshield wipers stop in the up position, due to faulty motor and wiring harness.
Thw windsheild wiper somtimes stops working and blocks the view. Please describe .
Service bulletins that may apply
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- A 'groaning' noise may come from the front power windows after the glass is powered full up
- Unknown
- A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available
- Chirp or squeak from blower motor
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Taurus wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1991 Ford Taurus?
7 of 647 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus (1%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Taurus
Transmission failure 82Ball joint 37Power steering loss 20Airbag light 19Stalling 19Slipping 17No deployment 13Jerking 12Fire or smoke 10Loss of power 9Overheating 9Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 7ABS 6Door locks 6Fuel pump 6Won't start 5
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