Ford Thunderbird wipers problems

Filed Oct 1, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 43,700 miles · FL

I've seen numerous complaints for this same issue and I've done a lot of research on it. My 2002 ford thunderbird began having this problem at 43,700 miles. I did not know what the issue was and it was intermittent. Within the past month (september, 2011), I have personally replaced all eight plugs, boots and coils. While doing this I found three plugs that were oil fouled. After completing this repair the car continues to drive rough. The tach will race, the car will not accelerate smoothly or at all while trying to enter a highway and behaves poorly on both neighborhood roads and the highway. I could not afford to have the dealer make the repairs. As a matter of fact, just a week before I replaced the plugs, boots and coils, I had the oil changed at the dealer. They changed the oil, rotated the tires, replaced the oil filter and air filter and windshield wipers. They charged me $151 for this. I think that is robbery!! When I checked out, the mechanic said that it appears I have a "coil" problem. Hmmm. I researched this issue and know that ford will not admit nor include the 2002 in their extended warranty program. This is shameful! This coil on boot problem is a major safety issue and many folks can be hurt or killed because of how the car behaves when this problem arises. I called customer service at ford corporate to attempt to register a complaint, the customer service person said "we don't have any problems that we can talk about with this model". Well, that sounds like an admission of guilt to me. I am hoping that perhaps you can assist all of us who own 2002 t-birds get justice from ford and have them admit they have a problem and fix it! Extend our warranties before another owner has an accident or dies as a result of this problem. There are 1000s of us! I've owned seven fords and never have I had an issue or treatment like this before.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · CT

Plastic bushings in both ends of windshield wiper tie-rod component have worn. Causes wipers to move less, skip, and lose ability to clear entire windshield. Tie-rod may become disconnected from motor end or from wiper end. Car has less than 57000 miles.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · MN

Multi function switch controlling (flasher, wiper, dimmer/bright light and widow wipers) is defective. My 1995 cougar (sister to a t-bird) also has the same problem. I am not sure what you want for them. If it means is the part original. The answer is yes. Why ask this under vehicle? Should it be under equipment? Could you check on my previous complaint with my 95 cougar and see if it is answered correctly? All parts were original on that vehicle also.

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wipers freeze up when wipers are turned on high. This is a similar defect to the "the federal safety agency campaign id number: 91v076000" problem I can not use the my car wipers on high in the rain.

Filed May 31, 2001 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wipers freeze up when they are turned on high. This is a similar defect to the "the federal safety agency campaign id number: 91v076000" problem.

Filed Oct 29, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · MI · crash

This 93 thunderbird has a lot of problems . Leaks in body (when new 12mi) door hinges , seatbelts, seat covers rip out, fog lamps and switch recall, can't keep breaks and rotors on front, windshild wipers broke (when new) had to have new tie rod ends replaced , at about 40.000 mi. The struts were bad from the first day never could get them fixed. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )

Filed Nov 19, 1999 · Visibility · UN

Consumer experiencing problems with the in windshields wipers .

Filed Sep 17, 1999 · Visibility · MN

Wipers occasionally fail to operate when set to intermittent settings.

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Headlights failed due to a bad electrical switch, resulting in poor visibility. Also, windshield wipers short out while driving, and smoke appeared to be coming from ignition switch area. Dealer contacted and faulty parts were replaced.

Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Lights · NC

Headlights will shut off for various amounts of time. This has happened at various speeds. Also has occurred with windshield wipers & fog lamps on, but also occurrred with them off.