The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. While driving 20 mph in the rain, the contact activated the windshield wipers. However, the wipers did not begin to operate until 15 minutes after they were activated. The failure has occurred on numerous occasions. The contact did not locate any burnt fuses. She took the vehicle to the mechanic and they diagnosed the cause of failure as the wiring. The current mileage was 95,000 and failure mileage was 88,000.

- Ankeny, OR, USA

Letter referencing Ford Motor Co. Recall #00B40, consumer concerned why his 1999 Ford Ranger pickup was not included recall #00B40 for defective multifunction switch replacement. The faulty switch caused the wiper to come on while driving or using the turn signal. Many 1999 Ranger were recall but the representative indicated that eh consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Corsicana, TX, USA

Turn signal/windshield wiper switch defective. Wipers turn on intermittently.

- Lyt, TX, USA

Turn signal/windshield wiper switch defective. Wipers turn on intermittently.

- Lytle, TX, USA

Dome light comes on when the vehicle doors are closed and stay on. Also the windshield wipers come on as they please when I do not activate them.

- Yorktown, VA, USA

1999 Ford Ranger: During warranty had windshield wiper switch replaced by Ford from notice in mail. About 6 months later, out of warranty, windshield wipers wont stay on. They come on when vehicle is cold but once start driving they stop working...dont know if short in switch or heat related..Ford has said that first fix should have fixed it, but now out of warranty and need to pay to fix it.

- The Woodlands, TX, USA

Windshield wipers will operate in the off position.

- Longwood, FL, USA

Windshield wipers operates intermittently when vehicle is on. Consumer turns switch it comes on sometimes, and sometimes it doesn't. dealership is aware of problem.

- Port Angeles, WA, USA

Windshield wiper switch inoperative.

- Middletown, MD, USA

Windshield wipers came on even when off running fluid completely out prior to stopping. Occurs at start of truck. New switch stopped problem.

- Huntingdon, PA, USA

Windsheild wiper switch is in off position. Wipers will still come on. Also when wipers are on high they operate in the intermittent mode. Dealer has been notified.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

Intermittently when windshield wiper switch is in the off position wipers will come on. Also, when wipers are on high they will operate in the intermittent mode. The dealer has been notified.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

Master cylinder, calipers and wiper switch failed but consumer unable to have repairs made due to lack of parts.

- Watkinsvil, GA, USA