Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer - part 1

83 problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2011

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would sporadically operate without activation and when activated, would not operate at all. The failure progressed until the wipers were completely inoperable. The contact's personal mechanic inspected vehicle and advised that the clock spring had failed and was causing the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was unknown.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2002

The windshield wipers (front) intermittently have not been working for 2 years. We have taken the Explorer in 5 times to hav this problem fixed, but they still aren't working periodically. This is a dangerous safety issue, especially when on the highway and a sudden rainstorm occurs. Someone can be fatally injured with wipers that only work when they feel like it!.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2002

While driving windshield wipers would come on intermittently while switch is still off. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2001

Gem module replaced twice! wipers only work on high speed. Dealer wants to replace wiper motor at my expense! my wipers worked when I took them in for this recall. They did come on when I didn't need them to but I would rather have them come on when I don't need them than to not come on when I do need them! I asked for the original switch to be put back on but they said they had already sent it back to Ford motor company. In my research on this problem, I can see that several other people are having the same problem I am having.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Windshield wipers involuntarily come on. Windshield wipers are a distraction to driver when they come on unexpectedly.

7 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2001

I have let the dealership know. And they are going to check the wipers and cruise control when I go in for my new tires through the tire recall for firestones wildnerness at.

8 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

9 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2000

Rim cracked, rear winshield wipers failed for the 2nd time. ( dot number: 274 ).

10 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2000

Manufacturer recall 00b40; parts were not available. Consumer has been in constant contact with dealer and manufacturer since receipt of recall.

11 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2000

While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to work.

12 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Erratic operation of windshield wipers operating intermittently while switch is in off position. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

13 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Windshield wipers come on spontaneously without turning them on, expecially if turn signal system is used, very distracting.

14 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2000

Anytime when driving windshield wipers works intermittently. The only way to stop it is to turn blinkers on, and then turn them off.

15 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Windshield wipers will come on intermittently while vehicle is in operation, causing a distraction. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem yet. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

16 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 12/06/1999

Wipers will come on with switch in off postion. Washers will not work when wipers are on but will slow wiper speed. Wiper speed will not change from slow to fast without jiggling the switch. Wipers will change speed when using turn signal. I am concerned they will fail completely and am aware of others with the same problem.

17 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 09/21/1999

I have had multiply problems with this vehicle -who can I turn to for help?.

18 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 09/19/1999

Wipers will come on when driving straightaway or activating turn signal lever and stop during rain.

19 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1999

The front windshield wipers will suddenly turn on without being activated by the user. They will make one pass across the glass. I know that there have already been several reports of this problem previously.

20 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 09/09/1999

Windshield wipers continually fail during use in the rain, poor visibility. Mjs.

21 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 09/09/1999

Wipers will work for no reason!.

22 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 08/24/1999

Winshield wipers work intermittently even though they are turned off. Dealer was contacted but informed me they could not fix the problem pending additional information from Ford. This is a significant annoyance.

23 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 08/21/1999

Windshield wipers turn on without touching the switch on numerous occassions.

24 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 08/19/1999

Windshild wipers sometimes come on by themselves. Wipers do not always work in continuous mode. Washer does not always work(immagine driving through dirty snow when this happens) seems many Explorers have this problem. Dealer doesn't know when parts will be deliverd. I quess Ford is waiting for a major accident to occur. This is a very serious problem. Imagine driving through a heavy rain and being able to use wipers in continous mode or having dirty snow on the windshield and not being able to wash it off while on a superhighway.

25 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/29/1999

Turn signal/windshield washer - washer fluid sometimes fail when "pushed-in" . No "high" speed on wipers. Wipers go on when using turn signal & they also start without turning them on.

26 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/05/1999

While driving windshield wipers work intermittently.

27 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Front wipers come on by themselves - cannot be turned off also rear wiper blade flips over so it is perpendicular to the rear hatch causing damge to paint - dealer and Ford say there is no design flaw w/rear wiper - waiting for parts for front wiper but it is a safety issue.

28 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable. Dealer has inspected the vehicle .

29 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/10/1999

Windshield wipers failed. Mjs.

30 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Wipers will not work at times.

31 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Windshield wipers come on when in off position and do not always work properly when in on position. We had our Explorer into dealer on July 24 for multiple problems, one being the windshield wipers. The part was ordered and still has not come in. It is very dangerous when you are driving down the road when the wipers start working when they don't need to or stop working properly when you need them.

32 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

The windshield wipers do not function in the high speed. Also, the wipers turn off and on at will. We have repeatedly called the Ford dealer and have been told Ford motor is aware of the problem but as of today, have not come up with a solution. The windshild wipers failure to work in the high spead put us as risk on July 31 while traveling on the ohio turnpike in a severe thunderstorm. We were unable to see through the windshield and had to pull to the side of the road until the rain subsided. This problem is more than an inconvenience, it is a safety hazard! our local Ford dealership is unable to give me a date that replacement parts will be available to fix this problem.

33 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

While making a right or left turn the windshield wipers would turn on. While traveling in hard rain wipers have difficult time keping up. Please provide further informaton.

34 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Windsheild wipers come on whenever consumer starts vehicle. The dealer has been notified about the problem. However, problem has not been corrected.

35 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Intermittently the windshield wipers are inoperable on high. Dealer has not been able to repair the problem.



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