NHTSA Complaint #710261 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	710261
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date of Incident	November 1, 1998
Date Filed	August 20, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

I SAW A TV REPORT ABOUT EXPLORER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT WIPERS. MINE DON'T WORK IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER. THEY ONLY WORK AFTER THE SUV HAS BEEN DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES. DEALERSHIP HAS NO CLUE ON HOW TO FIX PROBLEM.

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