51 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at various speeds windshield wipers work intermittently, making it hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed in the rain the windsield wiper motor went out causing low visability. Ph.
While driving in the rain the windshield wiper went out causing low visability. Ph.
The rear wiper motor failed on this vehicle at 46,000 miles. The dealer replaced the defective motor for a nominal charge even though the vehicle was out of warranty. The reason for this consideration was the high frequency of failure of this component. The date of this replacement was July 26, 2001. The replacement motor failed today, June 30, 2002, at 64,000 miles. I was in a heavy thunderstorm at the time and was unable to view traffic to the rear of my vehicle. I consider this a serious safety defect and request that the problem be investigated and that Ford inititate a recall to repair all affected vehicles.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving at speeds of 60 mph in intense rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the interior lights, power locks and 4-wheel drive system failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the windshield motor was replaced. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently while driving. Windshield wipers turned on and off at will.
While driving windshield wipers could come on unexpectedly. Windshield wiper motor had been replaced before, but problem still occurs.
Windshield wipers would turn on even in off position or when turn signal was being used. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall.
Windshield wipers will come on intermittently by themselves with switch in off position, causing a distraction to driver.
The rear wiper repeatedly fails to operate at random intervals. Turning on the rear wiper simply results in the wiper doing absolutely nothing. It doesn't move or anything. One minute it will work and the next minute it won't. (note also that there was a recall issued by Ford for the front windshield wiper which is not listed in your list of recalls on your website. ) thank you.
Windshield wipers start autonomously, run for a few cycles and stop.
Intermittently windshield wipers automatically operate. When the blinkers are applied the windshield wipers operate. Will not operate on high unless the blinkers are on. The dealer has been notified.
Part has been on order to correct this problem for several months. Dealer says Ford has not shipped them. With the rainy weather coming I need windshield wipers that will work when needed. At this time they do not work consistantly. They turn on when going over a bump, when signaling to change lanes, and on 9/8/99 I needed the fast speed and the fast speed did not work. A "module" is needed on this car and 20 others according to the dealer and Ford has not yet shipped them.
Windshield wipers will not work. Ealer has been contacted, and stated that the part needed a gem module that controlvarious electronic parts.
Windshield wpiers are not working.
Several months after purchase the vehicle's windshield wipers would commerce to operate without the switch being activated. However, on July 20, 1999 the windshield wiper module was replaced, on August 16, 1999 the windshield wipers failure almost resulting in collision. Problem was never corrected, problem still exist.
Windshield wipers fail continually in rain, no replacement part (module) available at this time to rectify. Mjs.
Windshield wiper comes on without warning. Activator asy was replaced at 11990, three months after purchase, but the problem still occurs to this day. Rear wiper would not work and the motor was replaced at 23493 miles, opprox. 6 months after purchase. I still have problems to this day. The reason the vehicle has not returned for repairs is the great inconvenience that takes place anytime a Ford repair shop is involved. Can you bring it back tomorrow, can you leave it with us all day, we are waiting for the part, we are not finished can you leave it overnight or bring it back, sorry we do not provide loners but we can give you a ride. I travel out of town almost everyday and someone giving me a ride just doesn't work. These repairs are on top of 5 recalls that I can think of. I have past the point of feeling safe in this vehicle with all the repairs and recalls, but what can be done without having to deal with the cost of buying a new vehicle, and when will the dealer stop paying for the same repairs. It seems that they hold all the cards in determing how long a part should last and who is responsible for the cost.
Windshield wipers come on without application, sometimes the wipers stop working in the middle of operation. And sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. Manufacturer/dealer have been notified about the problem. Part has been ordered to correct problem.
Windshield wipers working with switch in the off position. Dealer notified and informed consume rthat the manufacturer is aware the problem, but they do not know how to correct the problem at this time.
Would be driving vehicle when the windshield wipers would fail to work properly. Would come on by themselves. Whenever its raining, wipers would stay in low position & not high. This caused the driver to have very poor visibility. Been to dealer & mechanic could not correct problem. * ak.
Windshield wiper self activate continually, the gem module replacement is not available to rectify problems at this time. Mjs.
Windshield wipers only work on low speed, and come on without warning. Dealer can't fix problem.
Windshield wipers comes on/off on its own. When turned on will not go fast. Would slow down or speed up on its own. Took to dealer & was informed a module is needed. Manufacturer has parts on back order.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly, and windshield wiper switch does not go on the high mode, which may cause visibility problems while drivng and may result in a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem,, but has no solution. Please provide further information.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers coming on intermittently with the wiper switch in and off position. Wipers would come on for a few seconds, stop and resume again. Dealer has inspected vehicle and informed consumer that they did not have the parts to fix the problem. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to activate unexpectedly. Also, using the turn signal wipers will activated. During heavy rainstorm, the wiper "high" mode is inoperative which causes poor visibility and may result in a crash. Ford is aware of the problem, and is investigating the problem, but has no remedy for this problem. Ford instructed the dealer not to repair the wipers. Please provide further information.
The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to come on unexpectedly. Won't work in the high mode which affects visibility, and may result in a crash. Common problem. Ford does not know what to do yet but is aware of the problem.
While in use windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visibility problems and could result in a crash. Also while driving, without windshield wipers in use, wipers may activate unexpectedly. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers intermittently come on and off. Consumer contacted dealer.
Windshield wipers randomly come on and also randomly turn off when in use. No high speed. Very dangerous. Gem module replaced- to no avail.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on without being turned on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing wipers not to work in the "high mode," affecting visibilit which may result in a crash. Also upon turning on turn signal, the windshield wiper will come on unexpectedly. Common problem. Parts on back order. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers would operate while switch is off, causing poor visibility which may lead to an automobile crash. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
While driving windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer was contacted and fixed the problem.