Five problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Due to defective windshield wiper modulator the windshield wipers come on unexpectedly, causing visibility problems.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently. Please provide any futher information.
Windshield wipers come on automatically while vehicle is parked or being driven. Wipers also stop without warning while in use.
While driving, the windshield wipers come on without being turned on, this failure happens at least once a week.
Windshield wipers will activate without any warning,sometimes washers actiate at same time. I have had this problem since new. Originaly it was only once every 6 months or so but now it is nearly daily and many times during the day. I have spoken to numero.