1998 FORD EXPLORER Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor Problems

21 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor Issues in the 1998 FORD EXPLORER

21 visibilitywindshield wiperwashermotor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor Complaints

#10094134 |
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF ON THEIR ON. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT, AND CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
#564252 |
THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
#564252 |
THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
#749555 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON MY EXPLORER FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A 3 YEAR PERIOD. SO FAR, I SEEM TO BE GOING THROUGH A REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR EACH YEAR. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THAT PART TO FAIL. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME THAT THE SECOND REPLACEMENT THAT I RECEIVED WAS AN UPGRADED MOTOR THAT FORD WAS USING AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE FAILED PART, TO ADDRESS THE FAILURE ISSUES.*AK
#747767 |
REAR MOTOR HAS FAILED 3 TIMES NOW, FRONT MOTOR FAILED ONCE-ALL FAILED WHILE IN OPERATION. *AK
#746780 |
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
#734094 |
MOTOR ON REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED IT TWICE BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE IT A THIRD TIME. THEY SAY FMC WILL NOT REPLACE THE REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR ON THIS PARTICULAR MAKE OF VEHICLE UNTIL THEY CAN FIND. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
#728428 |
THE CDS IN THE SINGLE CD PLAYER HEAT UP TO WHERE IT IS HOT TO TOUCH. THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. THE OUTSIDE OF THE CD/RADIO UNIT IS ALSO HOT. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THIS WAS COMMON. THE ADVISOR AT FORD SAID HE HAS A 2000 FORD TRUCK AND HIS WIFE A 1998 MUSTANG THAT DOES THE SAME THING. I NOTED THIS ON MY 30000 MILE SERVICE AND FORD DID NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. IT WAS DISMISSED AND NOT EVEN NOTED ON MY REPAIR RECORD/INVOICE. ALSO, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. IN FACT, I ONLY USED IT ONCE OR TWICE AFTER THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED. .
#715229 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK AND 4-WD DASH LIGHT FLASHES WHEN ENGINE IS COLD AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN 40 DEG F. WIPERS WORK OK AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP (ABOUT 5 MIN).
#547890 |
REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW MOTOR DUE TO FAILURE. *YC
#609788 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR.
#607143 |
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. *YC
#607088 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. *YC
#547612 |
WIPER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW WASHER/SPRAYER TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. MJS
#845223 |
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A HEAVY RAIN AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DID NOT WORK. WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALREADY THREE TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
#708544 |
WHEN I TRIED TO USE THE AC IN MARCH IT BLEW OUT ONLY HOT AIR. A NEW COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE PUT IN IT. IT STILL LEAKS UNDER THE DASH WHEN IT RAINS HARD OR GOING THROUGH CAR WASH. REAR WIPER MOTOR BURNT OUT. WIPER WOULD NOT WORK, HAD TO BE REPLACED. REAR SEAL, PINON SEALS, AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR PANEL AND WINDOW RATTLED REALLY BAD. HAD REPAIRED. NOW FRONT DRIVER DOOR PANEL AND WINDOW RATTLES. HAD A "VIBRATING" NOISE REPAIRED. WHEN VEHICLE IDLED A PIECE OF METAL VIBRATED. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE GONE TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND THEY WON'T COME ON. I HAVE TO TURN THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY WILL COME ON. AFTER MY AUTO HAS SET OVERNIGHT AND I START IT, IT IDLES VERY ROUGH FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING FOR QUITE...
#608008 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. MJS
#705928 |
FORD DEALER STATES THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH ALL REAR WIPER MOTORS IN 1998 EXPLORERS, AND THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN STATING SO. CAN THIS PART BE RECALLED?
#607768 |
REA WIPER MOTOR FAILED.
#700878 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR KEEPS SHORTING OUT HAS BURN FOUR MOTORS COMPLETLY UP. NOW TOTAL SYSTEM OUT. NO DOOR LOCKS, WINDOWS, SEATS OR ANYTHING ELECTRIC. CAN SMELL BURNING WIRES. FORD WILL NOT DO REPLACEMENT OR BUYBACK. THEIR SOLUTION IS TO BRING IT IN ONCE A MONTH FOR A NEW MOTOR, SOONER OR LATER IT WILL QUIT BURNING THEM UP.
#538882 |
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, FRONT WIPERS FAILED.

Other 1998 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 381 complaints Tires 340 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 154 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 100 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 87 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 55 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 48 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 44 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 40 complaints Suspensionfront 40 complaints Unknown Or Other 40 complaints Suspension 39 complaints Electrical System 36 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 34 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 33 complaints Seats 27 complaints Tiressidewall 25 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 18 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 18 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 15 complaints Electrical Systemignition 14 complaints Steering 14 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 13 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 13 complaints Structurebodydoor 13 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 11 complaints Structure 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 10 complaints Power Train 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 10 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 10 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 9 complaints Seat Belts 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 9 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 9 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 6 complaints Engine 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 4 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 4 complaints Wheelsrim 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Traindriveline 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleconvertible 1 complaint Child Seatshellinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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