Seven problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the front windshield wiper motor burned three times within the last three years. In 2001, the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 01v261000; however, it did not correct the failure. Ford stated that the recall repair was already performed on the vehicle; therefore, they would not assume liability for any repairs to the windshield motor. The failure mileage was less than 135,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The vehicle was parked and caught on fire. The contact stated that a week before the fire the windshield wipers were not operating normally. The mechanic recommended that she change the pulleys in the air conditioner. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired. However, a Ford dealer was unable to diagnose the caus eof the problem. The police and fire department were notified, and were unable to diagnose the cause of the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileage was 100,152.
Recall #01v261000 was rectified in Feb 2002. The motor cover was replaced because water would get into the motor. Today my husband replaced our wiper motor and the old one was filled with water. Obviously, their solution wasn't adequate.
The windshield wipers on my 1999 Ford Windstar are stopping halfway through the cycle and I physically have to get out of my car and push them so they return to the base. There was a recall on for this problem but Ford told me since it was already performed that they would not repair it again.
Windshield wiper motor failed without warning. A recall was issued; however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Recall 01v26100/,manufacturer's recall 01s25 concerning windshield wiper: motor. Consumer called manufacturer about recall repairs, and manufacturer stated consumer's vehicle was not covered under recall because vehicle was branded . On two other recalls consumer had to pay out of pocket because manufacturer kicked it out because vehicle was branded.
Consumer noticed that the windshield wipers failed to work on low setting . Windshield wiper motor was replaced three times by the dealer. In addition, consumer replaced the motor four times with no change in system.