1997 FORD EXPLORER Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPLORER

8 visibilitywindshield wiperwasher complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints

#899395 |
WINDSHIELD WASHER COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE, MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME. IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SECOND TIME DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ONE DAY IN COLD WEATHER OUTSIDE, PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED AND THEY FOUND RELAYS OVERHEATING AND STICKING CAUSED BY SHORTED MALFUNCTION SWITCH ON PRIOR REPAIR AND THEY REPLACED BOTH RELAYS. *YH
#750577 |
ON THE FIRST OCCASION, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY(OVER 36,000 MILES) SO WE HAD OUR REGULAR MECHANIC REPAIR, BUT WE ASKED TO KEEP THE REPLACED PART. THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM (ONLY 11/2 YEARS& APPROX 8000 MILES LATER)WAS THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. THIS TIME WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER MENTIONED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS PART AND THAT FORD HAD MADE AN UPGRADE, BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ENACTED. AGAIN WE ASKED TO KEEP THE REPLACED PART (BOTH ARE FORD PARTS#13K359). IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS CLAIM, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE ON HOME PHONE, OR CONTACT DIANE RUTT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9-5 AT 717 336-7534.*AK
#846583 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#710810 |
FREEZING RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE A TRIP OCCURED, WIPERS STOPPED WORKING 20 MILES INTO A 130 MILE TRIP AND REFUSED TO WORK REST OF TRIP. REQUESTED AN APPOINTMENT WITH ROTH FORD IN PETERSBURG, WV TO ENLARGE WINDSHIELD WIPER STORAGE AREA DRAIN HOLE. DEALER REFUSED, SAID THAT AT LEAST 20 PEOPLE HAD CALL IN WITH WIPERS FROZEN. DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP, I TRIED TO GET THE WIPERS TO WORK. THEY WOULD BARELY MOVE, BUT WOULD NOT OPERATE. AFTER VEHICLE SAT IN AIRPORT PARKING LOT FOR 10 DAYS, WIPERS WORKED. I SAW AN ARTICLE IN A RECENT NEWSPAPER ABOUT THIS MALFUNCTION, SO EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT PRUSUE IT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER OR WITH THE ORIGINAL DEALER, I WANTED TO INFORM NHTSA THAT IT IS PROBABLY MORE OF A PROBLEM THAN THE 35 INCIDENTS MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE. *AK
#710261 |
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.
#608588 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. *YC
#833000 |
WHILE DRIVING IN COLD/ ICY WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS FROZE, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BE INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS AND AN ACCIDENT. *AK.ET.
#536548 |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AND WIPER MOTOR DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURES.

Other 1997 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 396 complaints Tires 332 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 121 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 77 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 74 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 60 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 44 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 38 complaints Suspension 38 complaints Unknown Or Other 36 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 35 complaints Suspensionfront 33 complaints Electrical System 28 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 25 complaints Tiressidewall 25 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 21 complaints Structurebodydoor 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 19 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 19 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 16 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 16 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 15 complaints Seats 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 14 complaints Seat Belts 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 14 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 13 complaints Electrical Systemignition 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 12 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 10 complaints Steering 10 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 9 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 8 complaints Structure 8 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Visibility 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seathandle Infant 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seatshield Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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