Rear Window Wiper Washer Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 16 problems related to rear window wiper washer (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.

1 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 10/11/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph in the rain, the rear windshield wiper suddenly malfunctioned which made it difficult to see out of the rear window. The contact referenced recall 05v520000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

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2 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 07/21/2010

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer and for the past 5 years that I have owned it, the windshield wipers have been erratic! the front ones will come on whenever they want and alot when the turn signal is used. As of late they come on very often and is very distracting while driving. Today they were so unpredictable that they almost caused an accident with me and my 2 small children in the car.

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3 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/04/2009

We lifted up the rear glass on our 01 Ford Explorer and it completely shattered. The whole back glass is now gone. Ford did a recall but only included 02 - 04 vehicles. They've had almost one million recalls for this particular problem however they said that it doesn't matter because the recall is only for cars made from 02 to 04. This seems somewhat frivolous.

4 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 04/13/2009

I popped open the rear lift gate window of my 2002 Ford Explorer, and as it did not open fully, I pushed it upward slightly out the way. The gate window assembly collapsed, shattered, and fell on my head. Fortunately, I was not injured, but it was unnerving to say the least. . Read more...

5 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 02/27/2009

I open up my back hatch to get my bags out and as I was getting my bags out of the back the window exploded all over me. . Class got in my neck and on my back thank god I had a hat on or my face would of got all cut up. . Something needs to be done this has happen to many people. There is not reason for this, someone is going to get hurt very bad. . What has to happen someone lose a eye before something is done. . I am not waiting I am getting a lawyer.

6 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2005 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/16/2008

The rear windshield imploded ,and no foreign objects were found . It was replaced.

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7 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 08/14/2008

Aug 2008 I was closing my rear window on my 2004 Ford Explorer when the right hinge broke and shattered the window and still has not been fixed.

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8 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2003 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 06/04/2008

I have a Ford Explorer and the back glass fell and it hanging off. Why before I bought the car last year the problem wasn't fixed.

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9 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/29/2008

The contact owns 1999 Ford Explorer. His rear windshield wiper stopped working and his front windshield wipers work intermittently. A local mechanic stated that there was a problem with the gem module and they could not repair it. The contact noticed that there was a recall on the windshield wipers; however, it has not been diagnosed by a Ford dealer. The contact does not know when he will have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was not available.

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10 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/17/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after several attempts to open the lift gate she was able to open it, as a result, the hinge broke and the bar that held the glass broke then the glass shattered. As of may 27, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 101,000.

11 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 01/12/2008

I own a 2006 Ford Explorer eddie bauer model. Six months after purchase, the rear wiper blade stopped working. I called the dealer which I purchased it from and they told me it is not covered and a new motor would cost $300 plus labor. I feel this is a safety issue because with the heavy snows and rain in my area, a malfunctioning rear wiper could cause an accident. I know of 4 other people with the same problem with the same vehicle. I called Ford headquarters to file a complaint and they said there was nothing they can do. Please look into this problem and I am sure I am not the only person complaining of this issue.

12 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

Rear window wiper.

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13 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Rear window wiper failure.

14 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Rear windshield wiper.

15 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Rear window wiper not working when raining. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times and there's nothing they can do.

16 Rear Window Wiper Washer problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Rear window wiper failed. Yh.


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