Eight problems related to windshield wiper/washer switch have been reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. While driving 20 mph in the rain, the contact activated the windshield wipers. However, the wipers did not begin to operate until 15 minutes after they were activated. The failure has occurred on numerous occasions. The contact did not locate any burnt fuses. She took the vehicle to the mechanic and they diagnosed the cause of failure as the wiring. The current mileage was 95,000 and failure mileage was 88,000.
Letter referencing Ford motor CO. Recall #00b40, consumer concerned why his 1999 Ford Ranger pickup was not included recall #00b40 for defective multifunction switch replacement. The faulty switch caused the wiper to come on while driving or using the turn signal. Many 1999 Rangers were recall but the representative indicated that eh consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Windshield wipers will operate in the off position.
1999 Ford Ranger: during warranty had windshield wiper switch replaced by Ford from notice in mail. About 6 months later, out of warranty, windshield wipers wont stay on. They come on when vehicle is cold but once start driving they stop working. . . Dont know if short in switch or heat related. . Ford has said that first fix should have fixed it, but now out of warranty and need to pay to fix it.
Windshield wipers operates intermittently when vehicle is on. Consumer turns switch it comes on sometimes, and sometimes it doesn't. Dealership is aware of problem.
Windshield wipers came on even when off running fluid completely out prior to stopping. Occurs at start of truck. New switch stopped problem.
Intermittently when windshield wiper switch is in the off position wipers will come on. Also, when wipers are on high they will operate in the intermittent mode. The dealer has been notified.
Windsheild wiper switch is in off position. Wipers will still come on. Also when wipers are on high they operate in the intermittent mode. Dealer has been notified.