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.

- Farmington Hill, MI, USA

Windshield wipers would operate while switch is off, causing poor visibility which may lead to an automobile crash. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Greenville, SC, USA

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.

- Great Neck, NY, USA

Windshield wipers only work on low speed, and come on without warning. Dealer can't fix problem.

- Copley, OH, USA

Windshield wpiers are not working.

- Sourlake, TX, USA

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.

- Franksville, WI, USA

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.

- Oxford, MS, USA

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.

- Wayland, MI, USA

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.

- Akron, OH, USA

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.

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

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.

- Garden City, NY, USA

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.

- San, CA, USA

Windshield wipers randomly come on and also randomly turn off when in use. No high speed. Very dangerous. GEM module replaced- to no avail.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

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.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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.

- Ft Collins, CO, USA