Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Four problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2003

While driving and with no warning windshield wipers would come on intermittently. Vehicle has been to the dealership.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 08/06/1999

Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would go on & off on their own. Sometimes have to hit wipers to get them going again. Sometimes not raining when this happens. Causes havoc with driving.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1999

Windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation or sometimes donot work at all. Dealer notified, and and informed consumer this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 12/04/1998

While driving in rain windshield wipers stopped working every other day. Driver was unable to see.




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