7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,763 miles

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problem #19

Oct 021999

F-150

  • miles
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

- Franklin, MA, USA

problem #18

Oct 291999

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers turns on and off on its own.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #17

Oct 291999

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers turns on and off on its own.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #16

Oct 291999

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers turns on and off on its own.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #15

Aug 011999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

problem #14

Aug 211999

F-150

  • miles
On several occasions windshield wipers will commence operating without any action by the driver.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #13

Jun 011999

F-150

  • miles
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.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #12

Feb 011999

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper arm would not retain blade.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #11

Aug 131999

F-150

  • miles
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.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #10

Aug 051997

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers - intermittent wipers erratic or not active. Unable to use washer fluid. Replacement part has same problem as orginal equipment.

- Woodbine, MD, USA

problem #9

Jul 131999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Windshield wiper fluid switch does not work. Dealer tried to fix it, and no there was no solution.

- Nederland, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 091998

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers and washers comes on by themselves. Manufacturer/ dealer stated not common to have a short in system. Problem has not been corrected.

- Las Cruses, NM, USA

problem #7

Sep 011998

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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.

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #6

Oct 221998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
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.

- Portsmouth, OH, USA

problem #5

Feb 101998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving over 50 mph the windshield wipers lose contact with windshield, causing reduced driver visibility.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #4

Sep 171997

F-150

  • miles
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.

- Lambertville, MI, USA

problem #3

Nov 071997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
In weather temperatures below 20 degrees the windshield wipers' rubber blades do not touch windsheild, causing visibility problems.

- Minnetonka, MN, USA

problem #2

Jan 201997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The windshield washer jet does not reach the windshield above 40mph. Had jet replaced and the same thing happened again.

- Refugio, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 291997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle rolled away while in park on slight incline; also vehicle veers to the left and windshield wipers skip cycles while on delay.

- Ada, MI, USA