Driver's side windshield wiper came off in heavy rainstorm and was trapped in air intake. I pulled over and put it back on. I didn't report it earlier because I thought it was a freak occurrence, but I read today in ibd that it is a common defect in the 1993 ford taurus.
1993 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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Intermittent failure of windshield wipers to function on any setting. There is often a noise heard from under the I.p. This problem started about 2 years ago @ approximately 15,000 miles. The washers also do not function. Additional safety issues with this vehicle which ford motor refused to do anything about are brake shudder caused by warped rotors & a leaking rack & pinion steering gear. The intermittent operation of the windshield wipers is a real safety issue.
When my windshield wipers failed 3 weeks ago, I replaced the fuse to no avail. My local auto shop replaced the "wiper module" at a cost to me of $253.93. I just heard today about your investigation of failing windshield wipers on the '93 ford taurus.
Intermitent windshield wiper switch and low speed wiper position failed to function properly at varios times.
Relative to your case # pe99015, my windshield wipers have intermittently failed for the past 18 months. I believe the problem is similar to the one described in your investigation and wanted to register my problem as well. The wiper unit is the original manufacturer's model.
Front windshield wiper system repaired by dealer, relay bad, rear wiper system not repaired, motor needs replacement.
Windshield wipers failed in the rain after car set in a parking lot for two hours. Very concerned about safety issue of driving in the rain and losing wipers.
When using the intermittent windshield wiper settings, the wipers will not work until you move the control back and forth between off and a mid range setting. When you try to turn them on, you can hear a relay clicking, but the wipers will not work unless you happen to get the control in just the right position. The normal operation has not been affected by this problem.
Reoccuring wiper failure -- fails intermentally when changing speed settings or when using turn signal -- wippers usuall go to off position -- dealer suggest control replacement but does not accept aftermarket warranty
Windshield wiper does not shut off when disengaged.
The high speed wipping action would come to a full stop, wait 10 to 15 seconds and then start. The next slower speed would do the same. The intermittant speeds seemed to work. Ford service replaced the wiper motor, that I was told was binding and also replaced the motor harness.
Head gaskets blowed oil was changed every 3,000. Miles, water kept a check on was driving home on interstate with 2 year old child when motor started running hot, pulled over cooled off, checked water it eas fine, drove on, when got home was hot again. They have recalled 94 and up motors same as mine, makes it very questionable as to why 93 was not recalled. Spent $2,000. Dollars to fix everything. (lots of money to some people). Other problem is switch that turns windshield wipers on and off, works some times, sometimes doesn't. Will cost over 200. Dollars to fix (kind of high) , but has to be fixed to keep from wrecking.
While driving vehicle about 60 MPH and using the windshield wipers on high speed, the windshield wipers stopped working until consumer changed wipers' speed to low, and they started working again. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted. Problem still exists.
Rack and pinion failed.
Dealership refuses to replace problem whinshied whiper swich..says it's wear and tear... Now how often do you use your winshield wiper swich enough to wear it out with less than 50,00 miles? God help us.. If that is the case.
During a recent severe rain storm, my windshield wipers stopped when I increased the speed from normal to fast. I got them to work by turning back to normal and up to fast the second time. In addition, when I activated the turn signals, the wipers stopped functioning. I was totally without sight on a busy six lane city street in a lot of traffic. I had noticed my windshield washer didn't work, but I thought it was a motor problem. I wired the motor directly to the battery and it worked fine. I called a local dealer to see if there had been a safety recall since I had bought the car from a private owner and might not get all the notifications. He said no, but when I described the problem to the service tech and asked for advice, he said it was common that wires get damaged in the steering column and the lever needs to be replaced for about $160. He didn't hesitate to recommend a solution and that indicates to me it isn't an isolated incident. I then called an independent repair shop who has worked on my ford products in the recent past. He knew about the wiper controls and wiring problem. I asked him if this was a problem with taurus' and he said yes among other things. I will probably have to have this fixed before a recall can be effected, but I thought this is serious and likely common enough to bring it to your attention. If I can wait, I will because the estimate to repair the problem ranges from $160-$300 and I think the manufacturer should cover this design or assembly problem. I appreciate your looking into this problem for the other 1993 taurus owners.
Consumer has received a recall letter in july for the front coil springs, recall# 98i002000. After delay, recall was completed. Current problem with windshield wiper motor. *ak
Windshield wiper stays on when the windshield washer is engaged. Dealer contacted, and stated there is no problem it should cut off, but it does not, problem still exists.
Head gasket blew out, and dealer charged to repair it because vehicle's warranty expired. Consumer believed that the problem was occurring way before the warranty ran out, and the dealer was giving him the run around. *ak wiper motor stops in the middle of the window, dealer replaced multi switch. 2 outer tie rods replaced and set toe due to loose steering.
Electrical failures; power seats, power locks, master control module. No problems located in the charging system, yet the battery goes dead.
Windshield wiper switch sticks and does not respond when turned on.
Transmission pan gasket failed.
Intermittently the windshield wipers do not come on or they will come on and quit working. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Rearview mirror keeps falling off inside of vehicle. The dealer has repaired it several times. When whether is hot, the mirror will continue to fall. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Consumer has had to spend $20-40 on each repair.
While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers will stop without indications. Please provide further details.
When the windshiled wipers are on they become stuck, obstructing the view of the driver. The dealer has been notified.
Windshield wiper intermittent switch does not function properly.
Glued rearview mirror that the vehicle was manufactured with fell off without warning while consumer was driving, causing loss of visibility. Rearview mirror commonly used to come screwed to metal frame above windshield, now it comes only glued.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
Sun roof leaks water
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