NHTSA Complaint #746780 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 746780 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
REAR WIPER MOTOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT 3 TIMES IN UNDER 4 YEARS! THE DEALERS KNOW A PROBLEM EXISTS WITH THIS PART BUT HAVE NO RECOURSE EXCEPT TO REPLACE AND CHARGE. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL WHEN THE PART WILL STOP WORKING AGAIN! I DON'T TRUST THE WIPERS AT ALL ANYMORE. *AK
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