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.
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My instrumental panel just stop working. No gas guage, speedometer, odometer, oil pressure, temp gauge, charge gauge, etc. Checked fuse but ok. But like no power dealer knows of no such defect. Also wipers come on at all different times without activation by driver. Beat several times at very high speed then stop. This has happened over 20 times over the last several months
Windshield wiper/washer would operate intermittently while in off mode, causing poor visibility which could lead to a vehicle collision. NHTSA needs to look into this matter.
- Hartville, OH, USA
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I recently saw were the NHTSA was looking at Ford's windsheild wiper control as a possible problem for the Explorer & another vehicle. I can vouch that the F150 also needs to be looked at. My 1997 F150's turn signal/windsheild wiper control will come on at any time & after using it will stay on.
The winshield wipers will come on intermittently even when off. Also, the last time it happened (I have a witness), the washer was also continously spraying fluid even though everything was off.
Windshield wipers and washers comes on by themselves. Manufacturer/ dealer stated not common to have a short in system. Problem has not been corrected.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to operate unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Also, problem with the oil stick. It seems to be cracking or falling apart, which may cause by some type of metal rubbing against the oil stick. Causes unknown.
The windshield washer fluid pump will engage without notice, blocking drivers view.dealer was notified, turn signal and wiper assembly replaced at cost to original owner.
The windshield makes a noise like it's going to explode and then it cracks, also the windshield wipers lift off of the vehicle at a speed of 55mph or greater.
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- Franklin, MA, USA