1993 Ford Taurus: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · PA

The vehicle's headlight switch and wire harness, steering column covers, turn signal/wiper switch were replaced. *ph

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. Consumer has lost trust in the dealership. Head lights failed, light switch was replaced. The wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. There is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. The air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and A/C refrigerant was replaced. The key switch failed. The faulty antenna motor failed. The master cylinder had to be replaced. Tie rod was replaced.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Visibility · NY

While using windshield wipers and without any indication windshield wipers would die. Vehicle was serviced by dealer, and replace wiper motor. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 22, 2002 · Visibility · FL

Windshield wipers failed while driving in rainstorm. Appears to be a common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Visibility · NJ

Consumer complaint is that windshield wiper motor failed, and was replaced by private garage at the consumer's cost. Consumer would like his case to be added to current investigation for this problem. *ak

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Body, Brakes · PA

Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. Starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. Transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. Faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. Dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. Driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 MPH, left door was not aligned properly. Keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. Emergency brake was never installed. There is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. Front end experienced shaking. Excessive fuel consumption. Difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. Front brake pads replaced. Exhaust replaced. Fuel pump replaced. Windshield wiper switch was replaced. Vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.

Filed Dec 11, 2000 · Visibility · CT

Windshield wipers randomly stop during operation, and may or may not restart after that. This problem first occurred with the original part in mid-1998. After a few unsuccessful diagnoses (I.e., the wiper motor was replaced 2 times in 1998/99 without fixing the problem), the wiper "multifunction switch" control was replaced by morande ford at my expense on 3/17/99 and this fixed the problem. However, the problem is now occurring again. Wipers go out without warning. I believe there is a defect in the ford wiper control units, since the problem has occurred with both the original part (1998/1999) and the replacement part (2000). I don't know what to do, I don't feel safe driving this car (even once the part is replaced again) because the problem recurs even with the replacement parts.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Visibility · GA

Whenever windshield wipers are turned off they would remain in an upright position. They do not lay down in a normal position. Problem is intermittent. Has been to dealer & had mechanic replace the motor. Windshield wiper problem still exists.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Visibility · NY

While driving during a rain storm windshield wipers quit , and did not come back on. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed May 1, 2000 · Visibility · VA

Windshield wipers would not retract and tended to stick in upright position. Problem would not correct itself even when switching from intermitent to off or from off to low or high speed settings.

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Seats, Tires · MA · crash

Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the window and do not return to normal position. Problem 2 - headrests do not lock in desired position, causes severe neck strain. Problem 3-something caused both left side tires to blow while under normal driving conditions.( dot number: tire size: p205/75/r1 )

Filed Apr 13, 2000 · Engine, Visibility · LA

Engine experienced loss of coolant. Vehicle was taken to dealer , and informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. Vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak windsheild wiper blades locked in an upright position. A/c compressor locked up and burned up belt and idles the vehicle still leaking coolant after repair was done.