14 problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My windshield wipers turn-on on their own and operate at varied speeds regardless of my control. I cannot shut them off and sometimes cannot turn them on. I've had the gem module replaced at my own expense yet the situations continues. Also my interior light will turn-on on its own and I too cannot get it to shut off at times.
Intermittently windshield wipers will come on automatically, disbursing washer fluid on a startling the driver. A technical service bulletin has been issued on the vehicle's make. Dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers sometimes come on by themselves. While taking vehicle to inspection, wipers would not shut off when switch was turned off. This has happened several times within the last 6 months. Became more aware of the problem after seeing a report on local news station.
Windshield wipers & washer come on without touching switch. Have to turn on then off. Sometimes it washes other times it does not. Vehicle can be stopped at light or going down freeway when wipers come on. Always have worked when turned on.
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Windshield wipers are stopping while in operating mode, causing poor visibility and can lead to a vehicle collision. ; mfr. Notified. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
Windshield wipers stay on in the off possition, you have to move the switch to high and back to off to get the wippers to stop.
Windshield wipers and washers willstart up at any time. At one point I almost hit the car in front.
When driving without operating the windshield wiper switch, windshield wipers come on and off with the switch in the off position. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Wiper operation erratic. Operate by themselves, or will not operated when turned on.
Windshield wipers has operate erratically. They come on and g off without being activated. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers come on without manual operation and will not turn off cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Windshield wiper and windshield cleaner comes on all by itself.
The windshield wiper and fluid turns on by itself. Does not seem to be associated with anything, just comes on frequently.