Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 2004 Ford Taurus

Three problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 2004 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2004 Taurus.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2009

Tubing to windshield washers broke. This soaked the hood insulation blanket and dripped on to the manifold. The washer fluid burst into flame burning the hood blanket and paint on the hood. Had gardenhose nearby and was able to limit damage. Only indication of problem was lack of spray on windshield. Filled bottle with fluid and shut hood to operate system. Smoke from under hood and through ac vents alerted me to fire.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 35 mph in light rainy weather conditions with the front windshield wiper in operation, the windshield wiper control selector mode failed to disengage the windshield wiper system. The driver shut the engine off and the windshield wiper system deactivated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired according to the extended service warranty. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The system did not recognize the VIN. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2006

Wipers do not wipe over 40 mpr. Arms and blades replaced by Ford. Still do not work.


Other Visibility related problems of the 2004 Ford Taurus

Windshield Wiper/washer problems
3
Rear Window Defogger problems
1
Blower problems
1
Sun Roof problems
1


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