Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visibility problems and may result a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.
1993 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers remain in upright position. Mjs
While driving windshield wipers are cutting on and off intermittently.the first time this happened was in a rain storm when the windshield wipers were on high.
While driving a heavy rain the windshield wipers just stopped operating. Contacted dealer.
I was driving home from work one evening in a downpour when my winshield wipers quit working suddenly. They quit when I was driving through auburn, in. On my way home from work. I was able to pull into a wal-mart store and buy some rain-x. I drove into a service station with an awning so that I could dry my winshield and apply the rain-x. The rain-x worked as advertised. That was the only way that I was able to get home safely. My wipers have not worked since.
When activating the turn signals the windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable.
While using windshield wipers and when attempting to turn them off, vehicle must be turned off frist.
Windshield washer:fluid reservoir malfunctioned, water no longer comes out for cleaning windows.
While driving the windshield wipers are working intermittently. When pressure is applied to the wipers, they again work.
While the windshield wipers are activated and the turn signal is in use, the wipers short circuit which can possible cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash. Dealer replaced wiper system, but problem is still occurring. Please provide further information.
I just read on cnn.com that 1993 ford taurus's were under investigation for being prone to intermittent windshield wiper failure. I would like to report that we have had exactly that problem with our 1993 taurus. So you can add our case to your tabulation. Thank you.
The windshield wipers function, but the switch is malfunctioning. It sometimes works and sometimes doesn't and the wipers will shut off intermittently once I have been able to turn them on. This can be very dangerous while I am driving as visibility bec
This apparent defect caused a significant safety hazard for myself and family, as it rendered the automobile unmoveable during a rainstorm and left us stranded. I have already had the repair made to the vehicle and the repair bill was $385.
While driving in bad weather conditions windshield wipers became inoperable, causing poor driver visibility, consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Windshield wipers would operate while in a off mode position. Wiper / washer would come on at will. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that they are aware, but no correction to the problem can be made at this time. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information on this subject.
Speed control will disengage on it's own or will not engage at all, at any normal highway speed. Windshield wiper, intermittent control fails to work at most settings and will usually only work at highest intermittent setting. Sometimes it will not work on any setting, including low speed or high speed. If you cycle it off and on, or wiggle the level, it may resume working, but only at highest intermittent setting, or the low and high settings. Failures occurs must often when the steering wheel is turned, or the turn signal lever/dimmer switch is operated. This is especially dangerous in moderate to heavy rain or snow, and when in heavy traffic. To say the least, my wife has screamed more than one time.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Rear view mirrow keeps falling off - metal glued to glass does not hold.
Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility. Windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles. Power steering pump replaced twice, dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again.
Windshield wipers do not work at highest wiper speed setting. They skip, drag and jam when working at lower speed settings. We have a 1993 taurus, VIN [xxx], and it suffers from similar problems. A tiny sample, but looks like an endemically weak component unmodified over a period of years. Ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The front struts growled when turning, repairs were done.
Intermittant windshield wipers sometimes stop and I have to move the switch to another setting to get them working again. Also, the wipers sometimes stops in the middle of wiping the windshield.
#pe 99 015; windshield wiper switch became defective, causing the wiper to come on and off intermittently, and will not return back to normal position, resulting in loss of visiblity.
I did mention to my salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. But was told all was well with the vehicle. I'm still skeptical of braking and steering column. I have extended warranties but if you take it to the dealership and they constantly say nothing is wrong with your vehicle but you feel differently, what is a person to do? I'm not an expert (being a woman) but I can tell by its performance that something is wrong and needs an expert's opinion. I feel that this may go on until my extended warranty has expired and then I'll be totally responsible financially. Is there some way to get around the hassles? Or do I have to sit by and wait?
Windshield wipers stop working at random times. Ford charged us to fix the first time and now it has failed again. Friend owns same model year and style and had the same problem.
The windshield wiper motor failed during a rain storm / snow storm.
Windshiield wipers work intermittently. The come and they will go out for a minute or two during a storm. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently. Nm
Ei99009.pe99015; when windshield wipers are on they hesitate and do not work properly. Problem occurs intermittently as if a short is in the motor wiring or switch. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists.
Windshield wipers fail during normal operation. Mjs
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