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1999 FORD WINDSTAR Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Issues in the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

10 visibilitywindshield wiperwasher complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints

#10184119 |
ON 5/1/05 MY WIFE DROVE THE VAN TO WORK WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. SHE THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FORM UNDER THE DASH. SHE HAD A FRIEND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (THAT ACT PROBABLY SAVED THE VEHICLE FORM CATCHING FIRE). I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO CLAIR FORD IN SACO, ME. CLAIR FORD TOLD ME THE WIPER MOTOR BURNED OUT DUE TO SOME KIND OF SHORT CIRCUIT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT TELL WHAT CAUSED THE SHORT CIRCUIT. ON 5/20 I READ ABOUT A RECALL FORM FORD FOR WIPER MOTORS BURNING UP. I CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE VIA E-MAIL AND A WOMAN CALLED ME A FEW DAYS LATER AND SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS INVOLVING WIPERS AND FORD WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I THEN RESEARCHED THE NHTSA WEB SITE IT SHOWED ME THAT FORD HAD RECALLED THE WIPERS IN 2001 UNDER...
#10173476 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FOUND SIMILAR RECALLS # 01V261000 ABOUT THE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE.
#10163083 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. INITIALLY THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, HOWEVER THE WIPERS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING AT ALL. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 01V261000, REGARDING THE VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: MOTOR. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 8/7/2006 - THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THE WIPER MOTOR AND WIPER SWITCH REPLACED. *NM
#10096906 |
01 V 261 000/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER: THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
#10079285 |
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, WITHOUT WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *LA *JB
#10073106 |
RECENTLY EXPERIENCE WIPER MOTOR/HARNESS CORROSION ON MY 1999 FORD WNSTAR WHICH HAS RESULTED IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. THE WIPERS FAILED WHILE MY WIFE AND 2 KIDS WERE DRIVING ON I-40 WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPITAL FORD DEALER AND THE WIPER FAILURE WAS ANALYZED AT A CHARGE OF $61.00 ON MAY 20, 2004.THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THE HARNESS AND MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $461.00. THE DEALER HAS BEEN LESS THAN HELPFUL IN EXPLAINING HOW CORROSION DEVELOPED. ON MAY 25, 2004 10:45 EST), I CALLED FORD MOTOR CORP. CUSTOMER RELATIONS (KURL 800-392-3673). I EXPLAINED MY SITUATION AND REFERRED TO RECALL # 01V26100. SHE STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO WARRANTEE/RECALL COVERAGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS WELL OUTSIDE THE 12 MONTHS/12,000. MILES. SHE FURHTER SAID THAT THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE IN 2001 AND THAT THERE WAS...
#10055430 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE DID NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR THE WINDOW. THE BLADE TOUCHED THE BOTTOM AND THE TOP OF THE WINDOW, BUT NOT THE CENTER WHERE THE CONSUMER NEEDED IT THE MOST. *AK
#10010805 |
1/.WINDSHIELD WIPER IS NOT COMPLETELY WIPING OFF WATER ON THE WINDSHIELD WHEN IT TRAVELS AT 65 MPH ONLY 1/3 UPPER PART OF WINDSHIELD IS WIPED OF. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON RAINY DAY. 2/ PAINT IS BUBBLING AND PEELING OF FROM THE HOOD. 3/ THE CAR IS HUMBLING AND MAKE NOISE WHEN IT IS AT STOP AND A/C ON (MAY BE THE PRESSURE FROM THE POWER STEERING PULLING). *JB
#874978 |
WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID RESERVOIR IS LOCATED OUT IN HOOD THAT DEFROSTER CANNOT GET TO IT. THEREFORE, IN BAD SNOWY CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIR WILL FREEZE UP, AND CONSUMER CANNOT USE IT WHEN NEEDED, SUCH AS WHEN ICE AND MUD IS SPLASHED ONTO WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.*AK
#856771 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO CLEAR WINDSHIELD WHEN IN USE. WOULD PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF. WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, INFORMED BY MECHANIC THEY WERE THE ONLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS MADE FOR WINDSTAR BY MANUFACTURER. CONSUMER WAS LATER ABLE TO PURCHASE EFFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROM AN AUTOMOTIVE STORE. *AK *ML

Other 1999 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 184 complaints Structureframe And Members 156 complaints Electrical System 109 complaints Suspension 82 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 78 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 76 complaints Service Brakes 72 complaints Suspensionrear 69 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 64 complaints Steering 53 complaints Unknown Or Other 51 complaints Structurebodydoor 47 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 45 complaints Power Train 45 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 38 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 35 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 33 complaints Structurebody 32 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 27 complaints Suspensionfront 22 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 20 complaints Structure 19 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 18 complaints Service Brakes Electric 17 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 17 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 13 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 12 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 12 complaints Interior Lighting 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 12 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 12 complaints Wheels 12 complaints Seats 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 11 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 8 complaints Tirestreadbelt 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Engine 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 6 complaints Traction Control System 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Structurebodyhood 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatshellbooster 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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