Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Problems of Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would malfunction while being used during inclement weather. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the windshield wipers and the manufacturer informed the contact their is a recall regarding the windshield wipers (recall 01v26100) but his VIN number was not included. The contact stated this is a major safety issue and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the windshield wiper motor. The wipers and wiper park function worked intermittently. As of November 23, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01v261000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The failure mileage was 149,900 and current mileage was 150,000.

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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.

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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.

I have had to replace the wiper motor in this vehicle twice so far and now it has malfunctioned again and I will now need to replaced it again. That makes four wiper motors in one car. Ford disavows any responsibility for this in my Windstar, even though it has recalled this motor in other 2000 Windstar's. I don't understand why they won't be responsible for mine. It does all the things listed in the recall of 2001, loses intermittent, fails to work at all, turns on when I have it is on "off," and once, it even caught on fire when it was turned off and not in use. Needing 4 new wiper motors in one vehicle is clearly a design or manufacturing problem. This vehicle clearly should have been included in the 2001 recall for this very problem. How can I make Ford take responsibility and fix this repeated problem once and for all? thank you.

: the contact stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the keys were out of the ignition while the windshield wipers engaged by themselves. Black and white smoke erupted from under the hood. The contact raised the hood and disconnected the windshield wiper motor which stopped the wipers. Although smoke was present, no visible flames or fire was observed. Upon further inspection, heat damaged the wiring harness and throttle body. The contact determined the windshield wiper motor shorted out. Although the dealer was alerted, the vehicle was not inspected.

: the contact stated the wipers stopped working on the vehicle and the wiper/washer motor was getting hot. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01v261000, regarding the wiper/washer motor. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 4/11/2006 -.

The caller complained about windshield wiper/motor problem. There was NHTSA recall 01v261000 on this issue and the repairs were done by the previous owner. Dealer said the recall work was already done, and the caller had to pay for it. Manufacturer said the work was done on December 7, 2001.

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.

The windshield wipers worked intermittenly and then quit working completely. There is a recall for this problem, but thid vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.

While driving, in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off intermittently. The dealer was aware of the problem. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced please fill in additional information.

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While driving during rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was recalled in August 2001. Recall# 01v261000. A few months later while driving in the rain, the wipers quit. The vehicle was still under warranty. The wipers failed again during a thunderstorm while traveling on the highway. The consumer contacted Ford and again they refused to fix them.

Recall of wiper moter cover. Van was sitting in my driveway and started smoking, disconnected battery and found that the wiper motor shorted out. Wiper motor was replaced by recall, with further investigation wiper motor cover was not properly installed, took van back to Ford dealer, they told me they would not replace it out of warranty. Ford wanted over $500. 00 to replace it, so I replaced it my self for under a $100. 00.

Windshield wiper motor failed without warning. A recall was issued; however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obtructing the driver's view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Intermittent windshield wipers inoperable and wipers will not park when turned to off position obstructing drivers view and increasing possibility of a crash. A recall has been issued, 01s25, for certain models of same make and year for this exact description of problem. This vehicle, however, is not included based on the VIN.

The windshield wipers would go on and off while driving.

Consumer was denied NHTSA recall 012610000/ manufacturer's recall 01s25 service. Lanham Ford motor company dealership stated that vehicle would have to have problem before work could be done.

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 received safety issue notice, recall#01v261000, about wiper motor cover from Ford and obtained the new wiper motor cover from the dealer. The wipers failed to operate when first getting into cold car. After car was warmed up and run for a time, wipers would begin to operate, consumer took vehicle to the dealer again and first they replaced the switch and then replaced wiper motor again. Consumer is stating that the wiper motor function operation was the result of faulty engineering by Ford motor company. Clearly, water entered the wiper motor cover before corrective repair was initiated and possibly not removed by the dealer. Consumer is expecting a refund from manufacturer.

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.

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle 4 times.