Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 9839 | 02/16/1998 | 600592 | The driver's and/or passenger door glass may | 05/27/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 0146 | 03/05/2001 | 619423 | Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in the down or up mode. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 9811488 | 04/01/1998 | 613399 | Some vehicles equipped with a ctm (central timer module) may experience intermittent wiper operation without command; dome lights remaining on; or the door chimes remaining on. *tt | 07/11/2000 | |
| 985085 | 11/01/1998 | 613213 | Some vehicles with power windows may exhibit window chattering or jerking motion when operating in the down mode. *ak *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 98158 | 08/03/1998 | 609558 | The driver's and passenger's door glass chatter when operating the window in down mode. | 04/04/2000 | |
| BC2244970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52783 | Only vehicles equipped with power door locks and power windows will have right hand illuminated entry. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 981516 | 08/03/1998 | 609556 | Outside rearview mirror manual replacement. | 04/04/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Check engine light stays on, door chime stays on constantly, light dome stays on even at night when you are driving down the road, heater doesn't work, and most important windshield wipers work intermitiently and spray fluid distracting driver. i've almost had accidents with the wipers not working right, sometimes the wipers don't work at all when raining. please do something before someone is killed. thank-you, shannon case | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Defroster system is designed too low, and will not defrost the wipers that are attached to windows, causing visual problems , they continue to ice up. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/25/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| No summary for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 999 | 06/01/1995 | |
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 999 | 06/01/1995 | |
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/09/1996 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| Sometimes they would not work at all, other times they would come on by them selves, now they don't work at all. on the number of failures i lost count. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/23/1997 | |||
| While performing a visual inspection disovered a dark stain on windshield. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Front windshield has air leak. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 20 | 01/01/2098 | |
| Issued as a advisory why never recalled numerous complaints. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| Electrical wipers and oil gage | |||
| 12/01/2095 | |||
| Windshield washer/windshield motor or electrical system operates sporadically, sometimes not at all. safety hazard in winter. *ak | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| The component keeps coming on by itself.{ the wipers that is.} it's really a distraction. the last time i calld the dealer they said that the vehical is out of wrrranty and that i would have to pay for it. since it was the same problem with the same part it seems to me they would replace it again since it was a defect again.*ak | |||
| The windshield wipers come on without the switch being activated.sometimes the washer fluid will spray when they come on - - this is scary when passing another vehicle.i did take the vehicle back to the dealer while it was under warranty and they replaced a switch somewhere, but the problem continues. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Ongoing problem with windshield wipers operating while switch is in off mode or washer operating for unknown reason and stopped running during operation. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. *ak windshield wipers will not respond correctly to switch input, they will stop while in on mode or will not respond to wash water command. *slc | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wipers working intermittently and dome lights would stay on. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle out of warranty, and not cover under manufacturer's recall. *ak the generic electronic module that controls the wiper and dome light plus warning sounds had been a subject of recalls in other type of vehicles. *yh | |||
| 02/22/2001 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers and washer come on intermittently without turning them on and won't turn off. sometimes wipers don't come on when switch is turned on.*ak | |||
| I have a couple of complaints actually. the two more serious is, 1) there is a constant dinging while im driving, and the dome light stays on constantly, car on or off. the saftey issue is that, how am i to cocentrate on driving while both of these two defects are constantly occuring. 2) my windshield wipers will randomly cut on while driving. this is another big distraction, expecially while trying to concentrate. i also have a couple of other friends with a ranger different year that these same distracting events occur with thier truck. i hope you issue a recal on these two items befor something terrible happens. please write back and tell me progress with this situation. look forwarf to hearing from you soon. shannon winburn. *ak | |||
| 01/21/2001 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Door ajar chime continuously rings and dome light remains on creating distraction during driving, and windshield wipers randomly operate and sometimes do not work on high speed.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| The windshield wipers start up on their own and the door ajar alarm will ring continuously for long periods of time. this problem has occurred every since the vehicle was purchased. it may not be considered a safety hazard, but it sure is annoying.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers will come on by themselves. *ak dome light stays on and chime sounds for several minutes due to driver and passenger door switch failures. *yh | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers and sprayer comes on at random times and at random speeds when off. sometimes windshield wiper doesn't work at the correct speed when it's on. *ak | |||
| Ck engine light stays on even when there is nothing wrong, the windshield wipers come on without warning which often scares the driver, the door chime stays on even when the doors are shut and is enough to cause a big headache and road rage, and the dome light stays on and has to be disconnected so that it does not run the battery down. now, these complaints appear to be separate in their own problem, but i have read that many people are experiencing these same problem all at the same time. we have recently paid the 700.00 to fix the problem on because the chime got to where it would never turn off at all. we are military and had to rely on our parents to help pay for the repairs. the problems were on going for a while, but we were able to live with it rather than pay the high cost repair. now i have found that these problems are a quality issue that ford should be responsible for. our truck is upkept very well and other than these problems it has been a good truck. ford has made a faulty product and it should not be the consumers responsibility to pay for a repair that isnt cause by normal wear and tear or owner neglect. i have went in circles with the 1800-392-ford rep and the dealer and because we have over 65000 miles they wont even attempt to look into the matter. i have gather numerous complaint from the internet and am in the process of having a ford rep look into my complaint, but something needs to be done. people need to know that they are not the only ones suffering the ill effects of a faulty product.*ak | |||
| 08/27/1996 | 100 | 08/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | |||
| Windshield wiper sensor mlfunctioned. windshield wipers will just come on anytime while driving down the street. also, sometimes it makes the door chimes ring, and regulates the rear interior light. dealer will replace parts for free, but consumer has to pay to have the right side done first.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 0 | 01/01/1995 | |
| While driving windshield washers and wipers come on intermittently, consumer feels that they could limit visibility at critical times. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Module controls door chimes, windshield wipers, interior lights... wipers turn on without user controls. wipers stop working when they are being used or needed. i understand that this is an on going problem, yet there have been no recalls from ford motor co. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1999 | 50 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Door chime intermittantly rings, continuously causing extreme irritation. also, windshield wiper blades work when turned on, but when turned off they come on intermittently. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| The door ajar chime and dash light stays on for long periods of time(as long as 90 minutes) and the dome light will also stay on for 5 to 10 minutes after the doors are closed. the warning lights on the dash will come on for no reason and then go out. the windshield wiper will go from intermittent to full operation while in intermittent mode. | |||
| 11/25/1999 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| The steering wheel had a lot of play in it causing wheel to disconnect / fall apart. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership. manager told consumer that the bolts that holds the steering wheel box broke. dealership replaced the bolts. in addition, the windshield wipers come on intermittently. *ak *yc | |||
| 06/21/1999 | |||
| Windshield washers come on without being activated. danger is at night when windshield washers come on and flood windshield, making visibility impossible. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Check engine light stays on, door chime stays on constantly, light dome stays on even at night when you are driving down the road, heater doesn't work, and most important windshield wipers work intermitiently and spray fluid distracting driver. i've almost had accidents with the wipers not working right, sometimes the wipers don't work at all when raining. please do something before someone is killed. thank-you, shannon case | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper will operate without turning them on and when turned on they will not operate | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 15 | ||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently and sometimes the wipers won't work at all. turn off without turning off engine. also dome light remained on, seat belt warning light not turning off for some time unless vehicle is turned off. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1996 | 5000 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Several months after owning the vehicle, i noticed that the warning chimes and dome lighting stayed on continously after turning the key on even before actually cranking the vehicle..also the windsheild wipers come on and sometimes go off without consumer command...fords service bulletin #2526, bulletin sequence #357, date 9804, nhtsa item #sb603550 discusses this problem...this apparently is a widespread problem for many consumers purchasing this vehicle as i have researched several available databases and have viewed many customer concerns regarding this problem...this makes the operation of this vehicle totally unsafe as the chimes distract the driver to the point of unsafe operation and the dome light staying on continously causes impossible visibility while operating the vehicle. the use of windshield wipers that are not even close to dependable seems to warrant a recall of this vehicle...repair costs quoted at another dealer location were $275.00 which did not include repairs to the windshield wiper repair... the only non-shop fix is the removal of the fuse that controls these systems which also controls the speedometer and odometer of the vehicle...which disables the wipers as well....totally unsafe conditions exists as a result. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Wipers turn on intermittently and sometimes turn off when needed; almost caused crash. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 01/21/1998 | 5 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers will cut on when in off position, intervals do not work correct, winshield washer will work by itself. interior lights will not cut off after door is shut for approximately 1 hour. this happens at all times of the day and night. usually only happens when passenger door is opened and shut. | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers when turned on to intermittent setting stop in the middle of the windshield and will not continue. this causes a vision problem when driving when the wiper blade is in the path of the drivers vision. must turn wipers on to either low or high speed (non-intermittent setting) to get them out of the way. brakes: rotors cracked and caused heavy vibration and trouble braking. *ak | |||
| 25 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Check engine light stays windshield wipers come on at random,stay on when turned off, operate at different speed than wanted, door chime stays on constantly, interior light on ceiling stays on at random; regarding brakes: during wet weather the first 2 or 3 times brake is applied severe grabbing occurs that could lead to an accident;on when turned off. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| At this high rate of speed, during a rain storm, the wipers shutdown and about caused me to wreck the truck. | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| Intemittently while driving the windshield wipers will come on. often times the washer fluid will spew out and the wipers will become inoperable, causing the driver's view to be obstruced. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1998 | 6 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Winshield wiper and washer comes on without any notice or any input by driver | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing problem with wiper/washer. it came on suddenly for unknown reason. dealer also notified and again no responsibility will be taken, with cost to the consumer. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 10 | 09/15/1997 | |
| Intermitant problem with my wipers, resulting in totalled visibility lost. there is a tsb out on the 1995 model, but no recall. | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittenly fail or will turn on without switch operation. turn signals have occasionally stopped working at the same time. there has also been the smell of overheating wires. | |||
| Vehicle has been in to dealers numerous times due to faulty electrical problems that cause windshield wipers not to work. also door ajar, chimes when door is closed. dealers have not corrected problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/10/1995 | ||
| Dome light/door buzzer failed/ windshield wipers worksintermittently/ cruise control works intermittently. | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers/washer operate erratically. randomly come on and it is difficult to get them to turn off. also, interior lights malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1996 | 1 | 12/19/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers inadvertently come on and spray fluid on windshield, distracting driver. | |||
| When driving down the road the windshield wipers sometimes come on, manufacturer is investigating the problem . please describe . *ak | |||
| 08/08/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper work intermittently. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 04/20/1999 | |||
| When starting vehicle chime stays on, interior lights as well as windshield wipers start. when taking fuse out to stop, speedometer will not work.*ak | |||
| 11/28/1999 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers -- beginning summer 1998 i experienced problem with my windshield wiper, dome light, and door chime coming on intermittently. in december 1998 the wipers stopped working so i brought the vehicle to maguire ford for repair. the wiper motor was replaced (obviously this intermittent on/off cycle burnt it out), as was a switch for the door. the features were trouble free (though the dome light still has problems) until 5/10/2000. on that day i started the vehicle during a rain storm, and the wipers would not work. i brought the vehicle back to maguire ford for repair. i was told the vehicle had been repaired, but when i started it the wipers still would not work. the vehicle is still in the shop and requires a part (costing ~$150). the mechanics at ford kept referring to intermittent wiper problems on other ford's, prompting me to check the car talk web site, which had a link to the nhtsa site. on this site i saw that many others have been having similar wiper/door chime/dome light problems. while on this site i noticed numerous instances where people had problems with their abs systems. on 11/28/99 while driving on i-81 just north of binghamton, ny i had a frightening experience with my brakes. a car cut closely in front of me, prompting me to apply my brakes with force, in order to prevent a collision. the brake on the front right-hand side lock, causing the truck to jerk to the right. i surprisingly was able to maintain control of the truck, but after another 30 miles of driving i began noticing a grinding sound in the area of the front right brake. i took the truck to midas and was told the the caliper on the front right brake broke and that something (the brake?) had seized. i paid for repairs and dismissed this incident until reading on the car talk - nhtsa link that many other have experienced a similar events with their brakes. the problem, it seems, is worthy of a recall. thanks for your help. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 100 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers, when turned on, are erratic. they do not hold a steady cadence. also, domelight stays on after closing the door. it will stay on for up to 5 minutes. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/16/1999 | 1 | ||
| The door chimes would remain on even after the door is closed. dome light stays on and windshield wipers would come on & off on their own. dealer reprogrammed the on-board computer, no problems since. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Intermittently while driving windshield wiper and washer comes on unexpectedly which may cause visual difficulty and may result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1997 | 50 | 10/10/1995 | |
| The windshield wipers would fail to stop after being turned off. sometimes would come on without being turned on. taking vehicle to dealer. *ak *slc | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| Windshield wiper fail intermittently or will turn on without switch operation. turn signal will sometimes stop working at same time. there has also been the smell of overheating wires, but no visible smoke. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 10/12/2003 | 8 | 10/06/1995 | |
| I am an owner of two ford ranger pick ups and had owned another ranger in the past. all t here vehicles have had the same electrical problem door chimes dinging non stop, dome light failure, radio power failure and windshield wipers turning on and off all by themselves without the key being in the ignition. i made several complaints to ford and was told to stop harassing them. my dealership said and i quote you're just being a woman. well this after noon the problem took a very serious turn. returning home from a vacation my 1995 ford ranger ex cab xlt 2.3 liter engine. began to experience a electrical system failure. it started with power lose to the radio then a power surge to the wipers, and throughout the electrical system and those areas of persistent concerns. then they all stopped. i now have a complete failure of brake lights, speed control, odometer (let's trust that read out),interior lights, radio and several other systems. i attempted to find a fuse or relay to repairs them but all of those were intact and replacement made no change. estimated damager and repair cost is well above a grand. i complained about this issue since 1996 and have been ignored by ford. *la | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Ongoing problem with windshield wipers operating while switch is in off mode or washer operating for unknown reason and stopped running during operation. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. *ak windshield wipers will not respond correctly to switch input, they will stop while in on mode or will not respond to wash water command. *slc | |||
| 09/11/2000 | 20 | 03/01/1995 | |
| I brought vehicle in while under warranty to repair defective windshield wiper switch.windshield wipers come on at random without activation. ford issued technical service bulletin ordering dealer not to repair pending investigation. results of investigation never released. *ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Door chimes and dome lights stay on continuously. the only way to stop is to pull the fuse. unfortunately when the fuse is pulled, windshield wipers do no work nor does the speedometer. this is the 2nd occurrence. the dealer claimed to have fixed the problem (after 3 days in shop) in 1997. also the windshield washer & wipers come on without touching the controls. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1997 | 999 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Wiper/washer intermittently work/do not work regardless of switch position, (demonic possesion?). *ak | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently fail to work or will turn on without switch operation. on occasion the turn signals have stopped working at the same time. there has also been the smell of overheating wires. | |||
| 04/23/1996 | 12 | 11/01/1995 | |
| While driving the windsheild wipers will turn on and start sprying fluid all over without touching the button for it. *ak | |||