Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while it was raining, the windshield wipers were activated but failed to clear the windshield as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wipers were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the windshield arm were replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle operated as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would independently engage intermittently. The contact stated the failure would occur during any type of weather condition. The wipers also fractured from the vehicle due to friction caused by the dry windshield. The dealer has not been contacted and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.

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Front windshield wipers fail to operate during wet/raining weather. The condition is intermittent, ie most wet conditions cause this 'lock-up' condition. Turning ignition off-and-on again in attempt to reset function does not work. In addition the interior lights, rear wiper, all power windows, and 4-wheel drive functions fail. The dealership ended up replacing the, you guessed it, gem module - the same one cited in the recall for other year vehicles. There is a recall (number 00v072000) for a similar problem on the same vehicle make and model but for years 1999 and 2000. This is a 1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 and has exhibited this problem for several years now, only recently was the dealership able to determine that the gem module was the apparent culprit.

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The windshield wipers on a friend of mines 2002 Ford Explorer XLT are awful. I drive this vehicle from time to time and they do an awful job with snow and rain. Have others ever complained about Explorers in this way?? this is her fourth Ford Explorer over the past many years-she had a 1996, 1998, and 2000 Explorer and they all had awful windshield wipers.

Windshield wipers worked intermittently, making the visibility in the rain difficult. Dealer will repair vehicle for $437. 00.

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Consumer stated that windshield wipers would not stop at the resting place. Consumer took vehicle vehicle to an independent mechanic, and was told that he needed a gm motor. Consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that his vehicle was not on recall.

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During cold / snow weather windshield wipers would not wipe the front windshield properly. This caused the windshield wipers to freeze against the front windshield, resulting in poor visibility. The dealer was notified.

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Wipers fail regularly. 5/01 motor replaced. 10/02 stem replaced. 1/03 relay replaced. 9/03 motor replaced again.

Windshield wipers work intermittently, cut off at anytime, almost causing an accident.

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!.

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

This is the second time this component has been replaced. Original component was replaced in June, 1999, at 18,000 miles. Vehicle is based in a dry climate and windshield wiper is rarely used. Failure occurs without warning. Failure of wiper motor compromises rearward visibility in inclement weather. Dealer advises premature failure of this component is common.

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No summary listed for above vehicle.

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.

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

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.

When turning on windshield wipers they will not work. However at times will will work intermittently, which will not give any help to consumer.

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Wiper motor on rear window failed.

Wiper motor for rear window failed.

Consumer was traveling about 25mph and upon making a left turn windshield wipers came on intermittently.

When I tried to push the control on the end of the windshield washer stalk to activate washer, the fluid didn;t come out even when the reservoir was full. The wipers started working but no washer fluid ejected like it is supposed to.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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