Defroster, heater and air conditioner do not work due to part failure, the electric motor. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak
1997 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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A foul odor coming from the vents which cause windows to become fogged. Consumer contacted dealer for this, and was told that heater core was defective. Please provide further details.
Windshield wiper assembly has been working intermitently for a few weeks. It has now progressed to total failure. The wiper assembly will not work on any setting.
Dome light remains on once vehicle is shut off or when doors are closed.also, driver's side rear windows work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.
Interior map light is also the dome lights. Cannot shut off when the door is open. When the door sensor breaks the sensors thinks the door is open. This is hazardous at night since there is glare coming off the windshield.
The original drivers side window motor was replaced august 3,2000.that motor failed and was replaced on august 25,2000.that motor failed and was replaced on september 26,2000.the first replacement motor was replaced with 45,431 miles on the car. All work has been done by turnpike ford of gallipolis,ohio.I have to think that their is another problem.
Windshield wiper motor is failing/timing is off/needs new motor per my mechanic.
Power steering intermittent failure; first began when placing shift lever into reverse gear, then later occurred also in forward drive gears. Suspect electrical/electronic problem since radio speakers also go silent and power windows do not operate when this occurs. Discovered that removal of 15amp fuse controlling backup lights/heater return power steering and radio control. All other fuses working properly. Dealer is not yet contacted.
Intermittent windshield wipers would not work. Also,windshield wipers would speed up for no reason. Had to have entire signal arm replaced.
Heater core and expansion tank crack and leaks causing steam and anti-freeze smell to enter car causing poor visibilty and also nausea from smell of anti-freeze.
Heater core replaced on two occasions due to failure, the second replacement failed also causing loss of coolant.
Coolant fluid shot out of radiator onto engine and vents, and mist appeared all over passenger's compartment. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced radiator and hoses. Five months later, water was leaking from bottom of vehicle, took to dealer, and they said it was related to heater core recall. Dealer they replaced heater core pump assembly and core assembly. 14 months later, radiator started leaking. Dealer said it was part of the same recall, but they were going to charge consumer.
Air conditioner failure.
Windshield wiper speed changes from setting,sometimes to only intermittent. Occurs after windshield wipers are used for a while, and when turn signals are used. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem.
When it rains and consumer turns on windshield wipers there is a grayish fume that covers windshield, making it difficult to see, especially at night.
Transmission was slipping prior to failure. Yh
This is the fourth time in seven months core has failed,safety involved in that windshield fogs on failure.
Door ajar light on dash stays on. Sometimes ocasionally it goes off, interior lights won't go off because of it, resulting in a dead battery, back window doesn't always work, engine check light goes on and off. The dealer thinks I'm crazy cause whenever I take it in to be repaired the lights are all off. They told me it was a relay switch and they said they fixed it and it still is broken.
Heater core failed after 4 times and 2nd engine failed. Cooling problems never found.
Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would work erractically. Sometimes not at all. This causes poor visibility for the driver. The switch can turn wipers on & then wipers would stop. Also, transmission failed to shift into gear properly, and power steering failed to work properly when turning steering wheel. Taking vehicle dealer to check out problems.
While driving on i95 during a rainstorm, I experienced a total failure of the windshield wipers when I activated my left directional signal. Visibility suddenly became zero and I narrowly avoided a serious crash. I finally was able to restore partial use of the windshield wipers by switching on my high-beam headlights. I tried this procedure because the headlights as well as the directional signals are all controlled by the same handle. I believe there is a defect inside the stalk that houses the wiring for these controls. I have rarely used this car in the rain ( there has been a virtual drought in my area) and this is the first real workout of the wipers.
Mother was driving and pulling into a driveway while daughter was seating in the rear with the window open only. After pulling into the driveway window bounced and came down quickly, and slammed shut into her face.
1. Windshield wipers do not always operate at the rate selected. They operate at a lower rate than selected. 2. The driver's side door light switch does not operate properly. The interior lights will not turn off for long periods of time. The driver's side door will not remain locked during this switch failure with the key in the ignition and/or the engine running.
#1 door ajar switch,light in dash stays on and interior lights stay on while driving. #2 window did not work at all, repaired by dealer, #3 window would not roll up, took to dealer, told to take door apart and beat on motor, was able to get window up.
The heater core is inoperable, causing the windows to fog up, obstructing the driver's view. Dealer repaired the vehicle three times, and the problem still exists. *ak
Dealer poured a new anti-freeze into the system which caused heater core to crack and cause fumes to enter into vehicle, steaming up the windows, and resulting in visual difficulty. Dealer will replace the heater core at owner's expense. Please provide further information.
Windshield my wipers will not work on any selector, but high.
Heater core went out, causing coolant fluid to leak and odor/ fumes getting into the vehicle.
When turned on high speed windshield wipers work on an intermittent speed. If turned on low the wipers dont work at all. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
Stress crack on front windshield.
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