20 problems related to turn signal switch have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There were smoke from steering column. To be exact, from "hazards button" on top of steering column behind steering. It happened several times but only few seconds and stop. My garage mechanic changed assembly with "turn signal wiper switch" and I think fixed it. It is scary since it happened while driving high speed.
The rear windshield wiper does not clear the entire window, the left turn signal did not wait until the turn was made before going off. The consumer believes something may have come loose which caused a gas leak while driving. The dealer refused to repair the wiper and turn signal under warranty.
After sitting in a turn lane for 2-3 minutes with turn signal on, wisps of smoke began coming from steering column. Upon repeating the scenario in driveway same wisps of smoke were observed, and orange glow could be seen inside steering column when looking through cracks around hazard warning flasher button. In both instances, turn signals being turned off stopped the smoke before any damage could be done. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and turn signal module was replaced. Old part was not returned to me. Dealer service manager stated the module had shorted out.
The turn signal shift popped up when the turn signal was used.
When using left turn signal there is smoke coming from switch. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle began to smoke when the turn signals were utilized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the multi-function switch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 00v072000 and was able to have the multi-function switch replaced again at the manufacturer's expense. The failure recurred a third time, but the manufacturer refused to assume liability since the vehicle was previously repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 93,113.
When sitting at stop with turn signal engaged windshield wipers start without engaging switch.
Winshield wipers sometimes go on when turn signal is used. This is distracting and could potentially cause an accident.
While driving on highway approximately 55mph and when the turn signal is on the windshield wipers run. Windshield wipers will come on if vehicle hits a bump in the road. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
While driving windshield wipers are inadvertently working. This also happens when trying to use turn signals.
Windshield wipers are inoperable. When the turn signal is activated the wipers will activate. The dealer has been notified.
Multi-turn function turn signal/ windshield washer, intermittent wiper and high-beam malfunctions. Washers fails to activate when stalk is "pushed in" for washer request (eventually washer will function after several "pushes" washer pump not broken), activating turn signal(s) activates windshield wiper (activating turn signal should not turn your wipers on), wipers turn on without user intervention (wipers turn on by themself).
Windshield wipers would go on or off on by themselves. Would sometimes stop in middle of operation. Vehicle would fail to start if steering wheel is not in correct position. The signal lever will not operate properly if the wheels are slightly turned.
Turn signals and the windshield wipers share the same multi- functional switch. When applying the right or left turn signal, the windshield wipers come on. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers activate without being turned on, seemingly in conjunction with having turned, or using turn signals.
Intermittently when the turn signal is activated windshield wipers come on. Recently windshield wipers have intermittently come on . The dealer has been notified.
The windshield wipers come on without manual opreration or when the signal lights are operated. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers come on when in on/off position, and when using the turn signals. They don't activate when turned on, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving vehicle & no rain, windshiel wipers came on for no reason. When they are in use, they would fail to work at high or intermittent. The turn signal is erratic. Been to dealer & mechanic repaired problem. Since then, problem with wipers have reappeared. The parts are on back order.
When turn signal is applied or vehicle hits a bump, windshield wipers come on. Dealer has not seen vehicle.