Just trying to find out if this windshield wiper problem has been investigated. We were having a drought here when the care was bought and the windshield wiper problem showed up as soon as the first rains hit. They will only work on high and sometimes they stick in the up position.
1993 Mercury Sable visibility complaints
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While driving without windshield wipers being on, they turned on and off by themselves with the switch still in the off position. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Blown or cracked head gasket resulted in water pouring out the muffler, other parts replaced wiper, radiator, intake manifold gasket
Metal wire attachment to rear window defoger fell off dealer wanted to charge $ 800.00 to replace entire rear window I had it repaired for $25.00 at a local repair shop . When I notifed dealer about the premature failure of the headgasket and the recalls on the 1994 and 1995 models and asked if the same parts were used I was told they could not help me. I hope you can thank you.
Consumers transmission mount was replaced at his expense, ford has only repaired mounts in certain geographical regions (recall), ford refuses to reimburse consumer for the replacement. Nlm
Chronic coolant leak approx. Half pt. Month-cruise control failure-water leaks rear window- rattles during bitter winter weather.
While driving power steering goes out. Consumer was making a left and heard a popping sound. Also, transmission jerks & shakes. Power windows won't work when in reverse. Consumer has had car for 4 days. There is a extended warranty, consumer will take back vehicle to dealer to have checked out.
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Windshield wipers are shorting out and are working intermittently after failing to work at all during use. Can hear a clicking sound in the steering column when the wipers switch on and off during use.
Vehicle experiences intermittent windshield wiper stop working during operation or not operating at al. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of manufacturer's recall, and repairs would be at consumer cost if repairs were made. This condition can cause poor visibility when occurring in bad weather, and could lead to a vehicle collision.
The windsheild wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The wipers will not come on when turning on the switch. Wipers only work on high speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected.
The windshield wipers are stuck in the up position. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction within the motor. Wiper motor replaced. *ak
While driving along the highway turned on whindshield wiper control, and there was no response.. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, and they were not able to help .
When operating on high the windshield wipers stick and will not move. Owner has to turn the wipers off and turn back on in order to work. Wiper motor has been replaced and problem still exists.
Intermitent failure of windshield wiper motor, seems to happen most when running at high speed
Windshield wipers stop working in rainy weather. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
The windshield wiper does not function on command but may work or not the air conditioner failure stopped the engine and burnt off the belt causing a small fire
The windshield wiper's intermittent switch fails to work sometimes. Also hard to locate on button when trying to use. Sometimes would stop or go on its own.
Replaced windshield wiper motor with remanufactured aftermarket motor. Replacement motor has worked properly to date.
Vehicle blows white smoke. Anti-freeze is being lost. Vehicle runs hot. Dealer contacted, and stated head gasket was defective. Problem still exists. Also, rear lap seat belt does not tighten/ windshield wipers do not operate properly. Provide further information.
Windshield wipers fail in all intermittent settings and delay setting.
Pe99015, windshield wipers; windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes the wipers do not come on at all. The dealer is not aware of this problem. *ak
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The reason I am reporting this because it is a news release on an the federal safety agency inveistigation, action number pe99015. The problem involves intermittent wipers turning off and not working. Occasionally they stop, but when turning them to run full time they fail.
The car now when coming to a stop and turning to the right it locks up hard to turn. And has a huming like low oil, in an old fashion car. The noise speeds up and down with the car . What is up with that window though ? I don't know why my brakes were so worn last time that is just so sad.
Transmission required rebuilding due to worn piston in the clutch. Mjs
Erratic operation of the windshield wipers, they suddenly stop working and come back on unexpectedly. Dealer has been contacted, and has attempted to repair the wipers and replaced them, but problem still persists.
Fuel filter and assembly failed.
Intermittent stalling.
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