Five problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car: 1999 Ford Taurus se sedan a problem has started occuring with my front windshield wipers since oct 2004. The wipers are malfunctioning, whereby they come on intermittently even when the wiper-switch is in the off position. I took my car to my dealer ( dillon Ford, 30 tolland turnpike, manchester,CT ) to have this problem examined and fixed. The dealership charged me $75. 00 to examine the problem. The technicians reported that they were nto able to reproduce the problem and felt the cause of the problem might be a failed gem module. I ordered a new gem module through the dealership and had my gem module replaced. This cost me about $400. 00. The replacement did not fix my problem at all. I still have in my possession my old gem module; the car has the new gem module. I took the car agian to the dealership on 05/20/2005 to have the problem fixed, however the technicians again reported that they were not able to reproduce the problem. Meanwhile I still have the problem with the malfunctioning wipers, and I feel this is not only a huge irritant, but also a safety hazard.
The windshield wiper comes on intermittenley. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers operate intermittently, -stopping on its own in the on position and/or starting on its own when in the off position, reducing visibility for driver. No determination has been made for the cause of this problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with windshield wiper motor. While driving windshield wipers jammed together and stuck. The manufacturer has been contacted.
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The windshield wiper motor was replaced and now the wipers come on by themselves.