1999 Ford Expedition Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems
- 33
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 24 records
- rear windshield · 5 records
- windshield wiper · 4 records
- wipers come · 4 records
- rear wiper · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Windshield Wiper/Washer
I have a 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer 4x4 that has all the symptoms of your investigation #ea05015. I took my vehicle in while it was still under warranty and i was denied a claim for them to fix it at my local dealer because they said that the cause was due to moisture and it was not covered by under warranty. This sounded to me to be a manufacturing defect and felt it should have been fixed by them. During…
ODI 10178256
Exterior · Windshield Wiper/Washer
The side view mirrors on the vehicle are becoming unusable. The reflective backing on the mirrors are slowly turning a mottled black for some reason. Also , rear windshield wiper motor wore out. *ak
ODI 10048279
Windshield Wiper/Washer
I purchased this vehicle on 9/8/2002. I have had a problem with the windshield wipers coming on while riding down the road, and also when i turn on the turn signals. It is very embarrasing when other people are looking at this happening to a dry windshield. I had it in the shop on 9/13/2002 and i was told that the machine did not diagnose a problem and to keep driving it until the wiper completely stop>ak
ODI 767214
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Front windshield wipers self activates. Occurence is more common when turning corners. May be associated with using turn signal. If i recall correctly, during early month of ownership, ford notified me of similar problem with rear windshield wiper. I brought the vehicle in and had this and the trailer hitch recall taken care of. Ford dealership told me my vehicle did not have a defective part (for the rear wiper…
ODI 767916
Windshield Wiper/Washer
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 747475
Windshield Wiper/Washer
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
ODI 726233
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers will go off intermittently. Noticed, most often when using blinkers. She will contact the dealer.*ak
ODI 871123
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers come on automactically. Manufacturer sent technical service bulletins to dealer on windshield wipers. Tsb only covers consumers with warranties. Consumer lived in a area were there was alot of road salt, and when coming on involuntaraly it smears with lack of visibility.*ak the consumer states that it is unsafe to drive, especially under bad weather condition. *yh
ODI 881692
Engine · Front · Linkages · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Trailer Hitches · Windshield Wiper/Washer
This vehicle has been back to dealership seven times since purchase for warranty service problems and recalls. In may of 99 there was a recall on the wheel lugs: nuts. In september 99, november 99, and march 2000 it was in for windshield wiper problems; moulding replacement; twice for front end alignments (steers to right); and trailer hitch recall. The constant smelll of burning oil has just been diagnosed on…
ODI 722762
Interior/Under Dash · Structure · Windshield Wiper/Washer
On sunday windshield wipers started goinig crazy.they started to go on and off for 5 minutes after several attempts to shut them off.finally my husband pulled over and turned the car off, and the wipers shut off.the dealer was not notified .on tuesday at about 7:56 am i was driving to go to a gas station and as i was turning to the left i heard a loud sound that sounded like an explosion and the truck turned off.i…
Fire reported
ODI 714735
Electrical System · Hinge And Attachments · Ignition · Motor · Tank Assembly · Windshield Wiper/Washer
While driving could smell engine burning oil which came through the vents. There was no oil leaking. Coil broke in the engine/ windshield wipers would come on by themself, while the rear wiper does not work at all/ passenger door panel was loose & came off/ electrical system would cause lights to flicker on & off, and fuel gauge failed to register the correct amount of fuel when filled.*ak
ODI 870531
Cooling System · Windshield Wiper/Washer
When vehicle had 3,789 miles on it, coolant leaked onto plugs & coils. Had it repaired. On 8/30/99, coolant leaked onto plugs & coils. Had it repaired again. Wrote to zone division with copies to ceo and chairman of ford requesting to be released from my lease. Only got form letters back. On 1/2/2000, same thing happened again. Left car at dealership, putting envelop with keys and note stating problem in their night…
ODI 716768
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Wipers run without being activated. When wipers are used in a rainy situation, can not stop wipers by turning switch off. When using wipers in a "delay" mode, wipers stop in the middle of a sweep.
ODI 710563
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers don't work due to the fact that consumer had to remove a fuse because the windshield wiper's kept running. *ak
ODI 844259
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers work intermittently when in use, affecting driver's visibility in inclement/ rainy weather. *ak
ODI 845457
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers are working intermittently. They will come on by themselves and go off. Dealer suppose to order a part. *ak
ODI 844783
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Approximately 2 months ago my windshield wipers started going on without me turning the wipers on. At first i thought that i had hit the button but then it started to happen more and more frequently so i took the truck into the dealership. I had made an appointment but as soon as i told the gentleman what the problem was he told not to even leave the truck that day -he knew what the problem was and was going to…
ODI 712318
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Rear windshield wipers do not work. When consumer applied rear windshield wipers, the only thing that came out was the fluid. *ak
ODI 839814
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers are working intermittently and come on by themselves. The dealer has been notified and can't determine the cause. *ak
ODI 845950
Windshield Wiper/Washer
PHANTOM WIPERS
ODI 712319
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Wipers would just turn on without any contact with muliti-function switch. No common time, driving pattern or person found..all at the wim of the vehicle. Dealer was very reluctant to repair problem. Didn't beleive my wife the first time and never fixed it. Then after second appt they cancelled because they (ford) didn't have a "fix" to the problem. After much much yelling they agreed to replace the multi-function…
ODI 711786
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers went out intemittently. Took vehicle to dealership and was told they didnt know what it was, to come back at a later time when they had more info on the problem. *ak
ODI 708536
Windshield Wiper/Washer
While driving windshield wipers are intermittently coming on . Dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak
ODI 850564
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers go on and off without driver intervention, causing distraction. Ford does not have a solution or fix. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles have the same problem with no fix. *ak
ODI 708602
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield wipers fail all the time. Consumer cannot cut them off. Manufacturer told consumer that they connot correct problem, but to go and have them disconnected. Dealer claimed that they do not know how to correct them. *ak *yc
ODI 844109
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 Ford Expedition.
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