Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 2000 Ford F-350

Two problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2004

Recall already done on October 29, 2002 for wiper motor. On November 12, 2004 I started the truck up and a minutes later I looked and saw smoke coming from the underneath the hood and the wipers running all by themselves in the parked position, the wiper motor malfunctioned again. It was towed to the dealership after calling them. Total replacement coverage is unknown and damage is unknown at this time.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2000

Vehicle was parked with motor running, and consumer noticed black smoke in cab, and flames coming from under hood. Put out fire, and had vehicle towed to dealer, who found faulty windshield wiper motor caused fire. Fuses did not blow, consumer felt this will happen again. Ford not willing to replace vehicle, just do repairs. Consumer wanted vehicle replaced. This happened 3 weeks after purchase of vehicle!.


Other Visibility related problems of the 2000 Ford F-350

Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems
3
Exterior Rearview Mirror problems
2
Windshield problems
2
Power Window problems
1


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