This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Windshield wipers come on without application, sometimes the wipers stop working in the middle of operation. And sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. Manufacturer/dealer have been notified about the problem. Part has been ordered to correct problem.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers coming on intermittently with the wiper switch in and off position. Wipers would come on for a few seconds, stop and resume again. Dealer has inspected vehicle and informed consumer that they did not have the parts to fix the problem. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to activate unexpectedly. Also, using the turn signal wipers will activated. During heavy rainstorm, the wiper "high" mode is inoperative which causes poor visibility and may result in a crash. Ford is aware of the problem, and is investigating the problem, but has no remedy for this problem. Ford instructed the dealer not to repair the wipers.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing wipers not to work in the "high mode, " affecting visibilit which may result in a crash. Also upon turning on turn signal, the windshield wiper will come on unexpectedly. Common problem. Parts on back order.
Windshield wiper motor is inoperable, causing a short in the electrical system. The part is on back order and the owner has been waiting 2 months for it.
The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to come on unexpectedly. Won't work in the high mode which affects visibility, and may result in a crash. Common problem. Ford does not know what to do yet but is aware of the problem.
Windshield wiper motor is defective which is causing wipers to come on intermittently resutling in a big distraction. Consumer has been waiting for the part for two weeks, maunfacturer will not sent parts.
Windshield wipers working with switch in the off position. Dealer notified and informed consume rthat the manufacturer is aware the problem, but they do not know how to correct the problem at this time.
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on without being turned on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly, and windshield wiper switch does not go on the high mode, which may cause visibility problems while drivng and may result in a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, , but has no solution.
While in use windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visibility problems and could result in a crash. Also while driving, without windshield wipers in use, wipers may activate unexpectedly. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
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- Farmington Hill, MI, USA