The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would sporadically operate without activation and when activated, would not operate at all. The failure progressed until the wipers were completely inoperable. The contact's personal mechanic inspected vehicle and advised that the clock spring had failed and was causing the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was unknown.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.

- Somerset, NJ, USA

Consumer states that rear windshield wiper operated poorly after a part was replaced.

- Louisville, KY, USA

The windshield wipers turned on by themselves which obstructed the drivers view.

- 925-449-1749, CA, USA

While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to work.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Windshield wipers will come on, engaging without owner touching controls.

- Kettle Falls, WA, USA

The rear wiper did not clean window, dealer replaced wiper arm.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

The windshield wipers (front) intermittently have not been working for 2 years. We have taken the Explorer in 5 times to hav this problem fixed, but they still aren't working periodically. This is a dangerous safety issue, especially when on the highway and a sudden rainstorm occurs. Someone can be fatally injured with wipers that only work when they feel like it!

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

While driving windshield wipers would come on intermittently while switch is still off. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Oakland, CA, USA

Windshield wipers involuntarily come on. Windshield wipers are a distraction to driver when they come on unexpectedly.

- Spaceville, NC, USA

While driving and without warning windshield wipers will turn on without switching wipers on.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd N oise in August 2000, and in April 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the power steering pump and the rack and pinion, also parking brake does not release, and the cruise control cable was replaced, the check engine light illuminated.

- Salem, MA, USA

GEM module replaced twice! wipers only work on high speed. Dealer wants to replace wiper motor at my expense! my wipers worked when I took them in for this recall. They did come on when I didn't need them to but I would rather have them come on when I don't need them than to not come on when I do need them! I asked for the original switch to be put back on but they said they had already sent it back to Ford Motor Company. In my research on this problem, I can see that several other people are having the same problem I am having.

- Bethel Springs, TN, USA

When you turning vehicle to right windshield wipers comes on without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Lexington, OK, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Windshield wipers will come on intermittently while vehicle is in operation, causing a distraction. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem yet. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

I have let the dealership know. And they are going to check the wipers and cruise control when I go in for my new tires through the tire recall for firestones wildnerness at.

- Avondale Estates, GA, USA

Windshield wiper operated from very slow to fast when the setting was on fast.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

We have had a hood latch recall, cruise control recall, questions about a tire recall (Firestone), power steering fluid leak, cv boot rip, wipers turning on with the turn signal, 1 engine replaced due to 0 psi oil at idle (did they really replace it or just say they did?) several independent re-evaluations after the "new" engine had even more noises, fuel injectors replaced, a mysterious clunking sound on the right side during left turns, ~5000mi after 1st engine "replacement" another Ford repair center is now saying that the engine has 0psi at and we need another engine. We feel like this 99 Explorer (with currently <35,000mi)is a lemon and we are tired of recalls, repairs, waiting for engines. We want a dependable car! we have taken immaculate care of the car, have had professionals do the work on it (usually Ford dealerships) and yet we are afraid that the warrentee will run out and we will have an expensive problem or, worse, the car will fail and someone will get hurt! does this car qualify as a "lemon." If not what does" if so, what are our options" P.S. all of the mentioned problems are documented by Ford dealership records that are in our possession.

- Portland, OR, USA