The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated that the windshield wipers activated without assistance. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 74,700 and the current mileage was 76,005.

- Narragansett, RI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers operated on their own intermittently. The wipers have to continuously be shut off manually. The VIN was not included in the recall regarding this failure. The current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 59,802. Updated 11/26/08 updated 12/01/08.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

Wipers go on for no reason on humid days, has happended many times

- Riverview, FL, USA

Problems with windshield wipers on 1999 Ford Ranger. The vehicle's windshield wipers would turn on and off at various times while driving. The problem would occur 3-4 times a week and is very distracting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that eh problem could be fixed for $200-$300. The consumer feels that since the part did not fail due to wear that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair. While researching the problem the consumer found two technical service bulletins, tsb 00B40 and tsb 0096.

- Ashland, OR, USA

Wipers didn't operate correctly - was recalled fix and worked okay for a while now currently come on all by themselves or when you put high beams or blinker on. My door ajar light came on without a door open and the dome lights came on and drained down my battery. Ford has not been contacted yet.

- Carmel, NY, USA

Consumer complained about electrical problems. The dome light/ajar light stayed on after getting out of the vehicle and locking the doors. Steering column smoked, and windshield wipers came on intermittently.

- Germanton, NC, USA

The windshield wiper operated at their whim and when using turn the signal. (Mr. Charles lennon and Mr. Mohamed hashi was assigned the same ODI # 10062157) the wipers would shut off with no warning. The consumer requested his money back for prior repair.

- Corsicana, TX, USA

Windshield wipers periodically failed to function properly. Windshield wipers came on by themselves or came on when the switch for the headlight or turn signal was engaged.

- Taylorville, IL, USA

While traveling windshield wipers operated on their own.

- Macon, GA, USA

Consumer states that the windshield whipers go on /off by themselves while driving in the rain, without any warning. Causing poor visibility.

- Bagley, MN, USA

Windshield wipers come on involuntarily 3-4 times and swipe 4-5 times before cutting off. Windshield wipers cause a big distraction to driver while driving. Dealer was informed.

- Folsom, CA, USA

Consumer states that the windshield wipers comes on intermittently. Consumer has to turn switch on and off to stop wipers. Dealer could not fix.

- Reedsburg, WI, USA

Windshield wipers would come on intermittently while switch was off. Dealer contacted. This defect is intermittent. There is a recall regarding the same conditions as this vehicle but is not included because this vehicle isn't equipped with power windows.

- Austin, TX, USA

This is the second time I've had a sporadic failure of the windshield wipers. The fix provided 12/01 only lasted 3 months past the 1 year repair warrenty. Ford Ranger are not listed withe the recall of other Ford wiper failures. I think they should be.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

This is the second time I've had a sporadic failure of the windshield wipers. The fix provided 12/01 only lasted 3 months past the 1 year repair warrenty. Ford Ranger are not listed withe the recall of other Ford wiper failures. I think they should be.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

Windshield wipers come on automatically (without driver turning them on), and interior dome light stays on for about 2 hours after the doors have been closed

- Huntersville, NC, USA

1999 Ford Ranger XLT, the problem is your driving along and the windshield wipers start working complete on there own, work about 3 to 4 minutes then it goes off. This happens all the time while you are driving the truck. Ive tried to turn them off by the control switch but it does nothing. ThatS also the handle that the turning singles lights are on, have seen to be working okay at this time. Called russ dean Ford about the repair, the dealer said there was a program to replace the switch but not a recall about replacing the switch. He said that I can pay $150 to $200 to have it fixed and if there was a recall Ford would pay me back. But that doesnT help with the problem at this time. Researched the internet under Ford motor credit service bulletins for 1999 Ford truck Ranger 4WD  this information technical service bulletins or recalls number: 00-9-6, issue date: May 2000, tsb title: Front wipers operate while switch is in off position.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

Windshield wipers go on when turn signal activated or by themselves.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

I feel that my Ford Ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion.. I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get Ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is jennetic@aol.com or sacroxx1@aol.com.

- Fresno, CA, USA

Door adjar light comes on with no doors open and dome light stays on and heats up causing and could cause fire please recall and fixed it.

- Santee, CA, USA