Wipers and fluid work intermittently. Have been to dealer and found nothing wrong. It's obvious when it rains and would consider it a safety hazard. Please help!
1997 Ford Taurus visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers fail when they are set on low speed or intermittent speed, causing loss of visibility.
A pungent odor is coming from the ventilation system similar to a urine smell. This odor exists anytime the ventilation system is turned on regardless of whether it is the air conditioning system or heater. In contacting the dealer I was told there is a problem with mold and mildew build-up in the ventilation boxes of the late model taurus's. The dealer indicated there is a technical service bulletin published on this issue but they won't perfrom the work because of the health risk to service technicians using the required cleaning solvent. No only is this an irritating problem, I am concerned about the health risk to myself and my family from mold and mildew spores or any other biological health hazards created by this problem. Please advise. Thanks.
The windshield wipers are multi-speed, but they only run on slow. You have to turn them off and on several tmes to get them to work right.the ignition switch was replaced because when you took the key out the accessories continued to run like the radio would keep on playing with no key in the car .they changed the ignition switch and it helped for a few thousand miles but now the car is out of warranty and the problem is back again.also I am having problems with the power windows.
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Defrost vent deformed.
The car had been pre-inspected for lease-turn-in in jan 1999, and then remained parked until feb 8, 1999. At the time of the inspection there was no visible damage to the windshield. On feb 8, 1999, there was a large crack in the windshield, originating from the top center of the windshield, down 4 inches and trailing off 4 inches to the left. The windshield was inspected at the time of replacement, and no chip marks or trauma to the glass was found. Glass installer stated that the crack was a stress failure. While driving at night both headlights went off at 55 MPH. After stopping, shutting off the car and restarting, they came back on. Also, the passenger side headlight become disconnected on several occasions.
Windshield distorted.
Driver's side window motor failed.
Left power window failed.
Windshield wipers on passenger's side were stripped due to manufacturer's defect. Dealer replaced windshield wipers. Also, front brake rotors had to be replaced due to shaking in steering. Provide further information.
Owner noticed 12 inch crack in windshield of park vehicle. Driving at approx. 5 MPH, heard loud pop followed by a 13 inch crack in windshield.
Windshield has cracked on vehicle. There has not been any trauma to windshield . The manufacturer has been notified.
Windshield wiper changes speed on its own. Changes modes when using the turn indicator. Will not always go into high mode.
While driving the defroster grill reflects on the windshield, causing difficulty for the driver's visibility. May cause an accident.
While driving vehicle a glare reflects from windshield, causing vision problems. *ak
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