9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,011 miles

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problem #35

Jul 161999

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail continually in rain, no replacement part (module) available at this time to rectify. Mjs

- Clifton, VA, USA

problem #34

Jul 201999

Explorer

  • miles
Several months after purchase the vehicle's windshield wipers would commerce to operate without the switch being activated. However, on July 20, 1999 the windshield wiper module was replaced, on August 16, 1999 the windshield wipers failure almost resulting in collision. Problem was never corrected, problem still exist.

- Anaheim Hills, CA, USA

problem #33

Jan 151999

Explorer

  • miles
Ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently coming on while in off mode. Also, wipers would work only in a slow speed or intermittently work.

- West Babylon, NY, USA

problem #32

Feb 281999

Explorer

  • miles
While driving windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer was contacted and fixed the problem.

- Little Neck, NY, USA

problem #31

Sep 281999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers will come on automatically or will become inoperable, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been notified.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #30

Dec 011998

Explorer

  • miles
The airbag light comes on indicating a problem with airbag system which won't deploy in event of a crash so it wont protect the occupant. Also problems with windshield wiper malfunction which may cause visual diffculty and crash. Problem still exists. Mjs

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #29

Jun 201999

Explorer

  • miles
Would be driving vehicle when the windshield wipers would fail to work properly. Would come on by themselves. Whenever its raining, wipers would stay in low position & not high. This caused the driver to have very poor visibility. Been to dealer & mechanic could not correct problem. *

- Franklin, VT, USA

problem #28

Sep 171999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The computer chip module has caused windshield wipers to come on & off on their own continuously. This can occur even if it's not raining. When making left or right turns wipers come on without being turned on. Causing havoc with driver's visibility. Will be taking to dealer to check.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #27

Sep 151999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers come on by themselves and will not operate at high speed. Dealer can't find the problem.

- Dunmore, PA, USA

problem #26

Feb 281999

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers fails to work properly when in use. Would come on/off by themselves. The problem is intermittent. This causes poor visibility to the driver. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

problem #25

Sep 091999

Explorer

  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers automatically operate. When the blinkers are applied the windshield wipers operate. Will not operate on high unless the blinkers are on. The dealer has been notified.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #24

Sep 071999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While driving in a rain storm, without warning, the windshield wipers went completely out. Owner had to wait on the side of the road until the wipers started back up. Dlr has seen vehicle, and is waiting for part.

- Warren, OH, USA

problem #23

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Windhshield wipers are totally inoperative, causing loss of visiblity.dealer has replaced computer module.please privide further information.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #22

May 171999

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers comes on/off on its own. When turned on will not go fast. Would slow down or speed up on its own. Took to dealer & was informed a module is needed. Manufacturer has parts on back order.

- Aiken, SC, USA

problem #21

Apr 051999

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers intermittently come on and off. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Ashland, MS, USA

problem #20

Aug 241999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers come on without application and when turned on they do not come on high speeds. Dealer does not have a solution.

- Enon, OH, USA

problem #19

Aug 201999

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers will not work.ealer has been contacted, and stated that the part needed a GEM module that controlvarious electronic parts.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #18

Jun 161999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Wipers go on automatically while driving when you hit a bump in road or when you use your turn signal and stop intermittently when raining causing poor visibility. Nlm

- Milford, MI, USA

problem #17

Aug 231999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers come on without application. Sometimes they stop during performance or do not come on at all. Dealer can't fix them.

- Waltham, MA, USA

problem #16

Aug 231999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers come on without application and sometimes they do not come on at high speeds. Only functions on intermediate speed. Dealer says needs new module.

- East Rutherford, NJ, USA

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