Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 39903 | Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95511 | 03/01/1995 | 39884 | Chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| RCL/94E55 | 03/01/1995 | 3013100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9592 | 05/01/1995 | 42077 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 95203 | 10/01/1995 | 46471 | A 'groaning' noise may come from the front power windows after the glass is powered full up. this noise is caused by improper lubrication on the window regulator mechanism sliding surfaces. the grease gets wiped off from sliding surfaces d | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 011201 | 06/25/2001 | 622660 | This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. this service information is intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system conditions. | 10/22/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02107 | 05/27/2002 | 636080 | Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 9582 | 04/01/1995 | 41025 | A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9546 | 02/01/1995 | 39717 | Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA99023 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/06/1999 | 06/12/2001 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | ||
| Odi has received 50 additional complaiints on my 1993 ford taurus and mercury sable vehicles alleging malfunction of the windshield wiper system including; intermittent or complete stoppage of wiper sweeping; inadequate sweep speed; and other general complaints of poor performace.in some cases, the owner alleges havingto leave the roadway or roll down the window and manually restart the sweeping motion of the wiper arms.other complaints allege that the wiper sweeps too slowly at the maximum speed setting resulting in inadequate vision during heavy precipition.some complaints allge repeated wiper system malfunctions despirt having their vehicles serviced at ford dealerships of replacement of the multi-function switch and/or wiper motor.ford provided its response to an information request letter indicating that the same wiper motor is used on the my 1987-1993 taurus and sable; however, warranty and complaint data show that the my 1993 is over represented and may warrant particular attention.an engineering ananlysis is necessary to determine if a potential safety defect exists. | ||||||
| PE99015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/24/1999 | 08/06/1999 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | ||
| Alleged that the windshield wipers fail without warning | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/28/2000 | |||
| While driving on highway making loud noises, thermostat went from normal to hot. turned the heater on and nothing happened. pulled up into the driveway smoking very badly, noticed water had been leaking. popped the hood and the radiator was cold. had the water pump and heater replaced. *ak | |||
| Heating unit would blow cold air when car was at a stop. engine head gasket leaks. | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| I did mention to my salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. but was told all was well with the vehicle. i'm still skeptical of braking and steering column. i have extended warranties but if you take it to the dealership and they constantly say nothing is wrong with your vehicle but you feel differently, what is a person to do? i'm not an expert (being a woman) but i can tell by its performance that something is wrong and needs an expert's opinion. i feel that this may go on until my extended warranty has expired and then i'll be totally responsible financially. is there some way to get around the hassles? or do i have to sit by and wait? *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 2 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| The heater blower motor replaced twice and it still ticks at low speed. *yc | |||
| 01/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Air/heater motor replaced due to chirping noise. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Noisy heater/blower fan due to defective motor. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| I submitted information two days ago. i don't know if it went through or not. in case not, i started having heating problems last year and after replacing heating components,ie, radiator, two thermostats, two heating sensing units, water pumpand heat guage. it kept running hot to the point i was scared it would ruin my motor. i never ran it to the boiling point. i finally left it with my mechanic and after many check, he finall found faulty head gaskets with a gas analizer. i had the gaskets and necessary components replaced. it is now back to normal. i have not had any more problems. i would just like to know why mr. a. r. kaduk, manager,vehicle service and programs, ford customer service division determined by letter that all 94 and 95 taurus's with 3.8l engines would be repaired free by the ford motor co.. if he would check the internet for 93 taurus ,with 3.8l engines had the same problem. he said he hoped this program would confirm your continued satisfaction in your ford-built vehicle. the letter also stated if you repaired your vehicle prior to this letter, you would receive a refund. i have been a ford person all my life. i have two now. i would like to be treated fair. i appreciate your time and patience for letting me submit this complaing. sincerely, jesse r. scarborough (please excuse the errors).*ak | |||
| 12/30/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| 3.8 liter engine, head gasket failed at approximately 92000 miles, causing coolant to leak onto engine. ford does not included 1993 models under extended warranty. *ak *also heater core was blown out. *jb | |||
| 01/03/1997 | |||
| Engine cooling system: service bulletin #95b80 expired dec.6,96. heater bypass hose cracked and started to leak. dealer said hose cracked due to overheating. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| Driving highway speed using rear defrost, rear window imploded w/rear occupants. please describe details. tt | |||
| Rear window defroster heated to the point where it caused the glass to explode. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 63000 | ||
| I have a 1993 ford taurus 3.0 v6. i have read about the 3.8 v6's with head gasket problems. at just 71000 miles i have the same problem. i purchased this vehicle from my parents, who bought it new. my father is a retired nyc transit authority mechanic, and he was meticulous about the upkeep of his vehicles. now i am face with an automobile that is nothing more than a huge paperweight.over the last few years it seems that i was just throwing good money after bad. a couple of hundred here, $700 for a complete overhaul of the a/c system, etc. i do not have the cash to spend approximately $1300 on repairs. i was shocked when i went to your website and brought up the information on my '93 taurus. the amount of tsb's that affect my car asounded me. i have paid for repairs to some, and thought others were just age issues. these tsb's that directly affect my automobile included; 93-23-6,94-19-4,94-16-3,96-7-5,96-15-3,95-3-4,96-22-1,93-3-9,&95-19-1. as i stated, this car has always been in my family. why hasn't ford tried to contact us on any of these issues? on one of these tsb's, we developed a leak in a cooling line. the dealership chaged us $360 for repairs, when we found out that it was supposed to be covered by ford, we were only reimbused $60. ford said the dealer should reimburse us the balance, and the dealer said that ford should reimburse us. guess what, except for the $60, we never got reimbused the additional $300. i am at wits end. my wife and i bought this car from my mother a 5 years ago, when our family started to grow. obviously with just 71,000 miles she does not do a lot of driving. shopping and work for her are all within a 15 mile radius. but with the loss of a vehicle she has had to reduce the amont of work she would normally put in by 50%. is there any help out there? | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 75000 | ||
| Our 1993 taurus with a 3.8l head gaskets blew. fixed twice and wasn't covered by recalls. (1994-95 taurus) a/c went out for unknown reason. too expensive to fix. still not working. window died in winter. too expensive and power cut from switch | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly. keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. emergency brake was never installed. there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. front end experienced shaking. excessive fuel consumption. difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. front brake pads replaced. exhaust replaced. fuel pump replaced. windshield wiper switch was replaced. vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 01/06/2000 | 30 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Wiper motor slows down and stops when wipers are on high speed. new wiper motor installed, same problem resulted with new motor. rear passenger window does not go down with either driver power button or rear passenger power button. air conditioner failed and ceased working entirely. | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Power window motor failed. | |||
| 1 | 09/12/1996 | ||
| Power window motor burned out. | |||
| 05/29/1997 | 2 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Outer left tie rod and window motor failed. | |||
| 04/19/1993 | 3 | 04/19/1993 | |
| Right/rear window repaired, up and down mechanisms reversed. | |||
| 08/18/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and the driver's side power window goes up and down . please describe . | |||
| 02/15/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| The abs anti lock light keep come on when driving. *ak while driving, the abs light illuminated, consumer stopped in driveway and attempted to stop the engine by shifting into park, however a very loud grinding noise came from the transmission when the shift lever was placed in either neutral or park, power windows would not work either. *slc | |||
| 04/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Motor mount failed. *dh | |||
| Water accumulates inside electrical lowering mechanism for (2) rear doors. please describe details. tt | |||
| 06/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| Keyless entry system failed. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 4 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Rear view mirrow keeps falling off - metal glued to glass does not hold. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 05/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rearview mirror fell off while driving, affecting driver's visibility. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 12/12/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Rearview mirror keeps falling off inside windshield, had mirror repaired three times. adhesive fails to bind mirror to vehicles windshield indefinitely. *ak | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 0 | ||
| Rearview mirror fell off because glue dried up. consumer has not contacted dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Rear view mirror fell off. nlm | |||
| Rearview mirror keeps falling off inside of vehicle. the dealer has repaired it several times. when whether is hot, the mirror will continue to fall. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. consumer has had to spend $20-40 on each repair. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Glued rearview mirror that the vehicle was manufactured with fell off without warning while consumer was driving, causing loss of visibility. rearview mirror commonly used to come screwed to metal frame above windshield, now it comes only glued. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's side exterior mirrors needs to be lighted for operation at night. | |||
| 1 | 12/12/1994 | ||
| Rear view mirror failed and replaced. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Sun roof leaks water | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | |||
| The door windows on both sides/ front / back steam up. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Sunlight reflects off of dashboard onto windshield, causing poor visibility. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 02/22/2002 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed while driving in rainstorm. appears to be a common problem with this vehicle.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/05/2000 | 10 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers randomly stop during operation, and may or may not restart after that. this problem first occurred with the original part in mid-1998. after a few unsuccessful diagnoses (i.e., the wiper motor was replaced 2 times in 1998/99 without fixing the problem), the wiper multifunction switch control was replaced by morande ford at my expense on 3/17/99 and this fixed the problem. however, the problem is now occurring again. wipers go out without warning. i believe there is a defect in the ford wiper control units, since the problem has occurred with both the original part (1998/1999) and the replacement part (2000). i don't know what to do, i don't feel safe driving this car (even once the part is replaced again) because the problem recurs even with the replacement parts. *aky | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| There was also problem with notorious head gasket failure i had to have repaired. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Whenever windshield wipers are turned off they would remain in an upright position. they do not lay down in a normal position. problem is intermittent. has been to dealer & had mechanic replace the motor. windshield wiper problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 08/30/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers malfunction. yh | |||
| While driving during a rain storm windshield wipers quit , and did not come back on. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/30/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers would not retract and tended to stick in upright position. problem would not correct itself even when switching from intermitent to off or from off to low or high speed settings. *ak | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the window and do not return to normal position. problem 2 - headrests do not lock in desired position, causes severe neck strain. problem 3-something caused both left side tires to blow while under normal driving conditions.( dot number: tire size: p205/75/r1 ) | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 3 | 08/18/1993 | |
| Engine experienced loss of coolant. vehicle was taken to dealer , and informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak windsheild wiper blades locked in an upright position. a/c compressor locked up and burned up belt and idles the vehicle still leaking coolant after repair was done. *yh | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 5 | 07/01/1998 | |
| While driving windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. when the turn signal stick is touched they start working again. this could lead to serious accident as the driver cannot see and has to turn his attention to playing with the turn signal stick. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 08/10/1993 | ||
| Ea99023, windshield wipers; while driving windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. after a few seconds, the windshield wipers continue to work. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/20/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Head gaskets blowed oil was changed every 3,000. miles, water kept a check on was driving home on interstate with 2 year old child when motor started running hot, pulled over cooled off, checked water it eas fine, drove on, when got home was hot again. they have recalled 94 and up motors same as mine, makes it very questionable as to why 93 was not recalled. spent $2,000. dollars to fix everything. (lots of money to some people). other problem is switch that turns windshield wipers on and off, works some times, sometimes doesn't. will cost over 200. dollars to fix (kind of high) , but has to be fixed to keep from wrecking. | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 5 | ||
| Ea99023; windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibility in bad weather conditions. dealer corrected problem. *yc | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 2 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Windshield wipers fail to return to their normal resting place, causing obstruction of view and inappropriate driving condition. the variable switch mechanism seems to be inaccurate as well. the inability to have the wipers return to their resting position which is below sight level on the windshield poses a significant hazard to driving and potential accident situation. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Faulty windshield wiper parts. wiper was repairs on two occasions by dealer at approx. 60,000 mile of wear. currently, at approximately 60,000 more miles, windshield wiper failure reoccurred. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, resulting in poor visibili dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers remain in upright position. mjs | |||
| 02/14/1998 | |||
| Whenever windshield wipers are in use, they would stop in mid cycle. this would cause the driver to have poor visibility. has taken vehicleto dealer & mechanic repaired the wipers. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I've read of similar cases on the internet. wiper motor failures | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 10 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Windshield wipers have failed several time during rain storms, a local dealer has been contacted, and said he cannot find the cause, therefore cannot fix it. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 10 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Transmission - shortly after we got the vehicle, at low speeds 10-15 mph, the vehicle started lurching when trying to shift. this progressed to when driving the vehicle at highway speeds 55-65 mph, the vehicle downshifted suddenly and violently, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly on a busy interstate, which almost caused a rear end multiple car collission. took the car to 2 different transmission people, and they said the taurus' transmission in all vehicles is defective in that it is made so that the transmission oil cannot get to all the parts causing breakdown. they both said i should get rid of the vehicle as even if i put a new tranmission in the vehicle, the new ones are made exactly the same and the same problem will happen. on nhtsa complaint division, i found numerous complaints about the transmission, yet there has been no recall. because i got the vehicle with 70000 miles on it, for all i know the vehicle could be on its 3rd or 4th transmission. i inquired about getting a used transmssion, and both repair men laughed and said good luck, every taurus still operating has had or needed a transmission replacement and thus there are no used transmissions available. the car bucks and jerks constantly and violently even at low speeds and because of the abrupt downshift at highway speeds, we no longer feel safe, and so do not drive it on the highway. the window shield wipers fail at the worst times - such as during a downpour when your're driving down the road at night, they will completely stop with no warning, making visibility impossible to even get to the side of the road and stop. i also found numerous complaints of this on the nhtsa complaint site, yet no recall has been made on this. although this vehicle has a lot of miles on it, the nhtsa complaint site indicates that numberous person had transmission complaints of the same type when the vehicle was new (back in 1993) and i feel ford should be responsible before someone is killed. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1999 | |||
| While driving windshield wipers are cutting on and off intermittently.the first time this happened was in a rain storm when the windshield wipers were on high. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1997 | |||
| While driving a heavy rain the windshield wipers just stopped operating. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/17/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| I was driving home from work one evening in a downpour when my winshield wipers quit working suddenly. they quit when i was driving through auburn, in. on my way home from work. i was able to pull into a wal-mart store and buy some rain-x. i drove into a service station with an awning so that i could dry my winshield and apply the rain-x. the rain-x worked as advertised. that was the only way that i was able to get home safely. my wipers have not worked since. | |||
| When activating the turn signals the windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable. *ak | |||
| While using windshield wipers and when attempting to turn them off, vehicle must be turned off frist. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 0 | ||
| Windshield washer:fluid reservoir malfunctioned, water no longer comes out for cleaning windows. *ak | |||
| 10/08/1997 | 300 | 04/01/1993 | |
| The windshield wipers function, but the switch is malfunctioning. it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't and the wipers will shut off intermittently once i have been able to turn them on. this can be very dangerous while i am driving as visibility bec | |||
| 07/01/1993 | |||
| I just read on cnn.com that 1993 ford taurus's were under investigation for being prone to intermittent windshield wiper failure. i would like to report that we have had exactly that problem with our 1993 taurus. so you can add our case to your tabulation. thank you. | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| This apparent defect caused a significant safety hazard for myself and family, as it rendered the automobile unmoveable during a rainstorm and left us stranded. i have already had the repair made to the vehicle and the repair bill was $385. | |||
| While driving in bad weather conditions windshield wipers became inoperable, causing poor driver visibility, consumer has yet to contact the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1998 | 1000 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Speed control will disengage on it's own or will not engage at all, at any normal highway speed. windshield wiper, intermittent control fails to work at most settings and will usually only work at highest intermittent setting. sometimes it will not work on any setting, including low speed or high speed. if you cycle it off and on, or wiggle the level, it may resume working, but only at highest intermittent setting, or the low and high settings. failures occurs must often when the steering wheel is turned, or the turn signal lever/dimmer switch is operated. this is especially dangerous in moderate to heavy rain or snow, and when in heavy traffic. to say the least, my wife has screamed more than one time. | |||
| Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 6 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility. windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles. power steering pump replaced twice, dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers do not work at highest wiper speed setting. they skip, drag and jam when working at lower speed settings. we have a 1990 taurus, vin 1facp50u8lg229469, and it suffers from similar problems. a tiny sample, but looks like an endemically weak component unmodified over a period of years. ak | |||
| Intermittant windshield wipers sometimes stop and i have to move the switch to another setting to get them working again. also, the wipers sometimes stops in the middle of wiping the windshield. *ak | |||
| Intermittent wipers sometimes stop, and i have to move the switch to another setting to get them working again. also, the wipers sometimes stops in the middle of wiping the windshield. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers fail during normal operation. mjs | |||
| 05/23/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers stop working at random times. ford charged us to fix the first time and now it has failed again. friend owns same model year and style and had the same problem. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently. nm | |||
| 09/01/1993 | |||
| Since january, 1998 my windshield wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield, go again and stop in the middle of the windshield again. this usually occurs on the intermittent setting, but has occurred on the low setting also. it has not happened on the high setting yet. i took it to a dealer to get it fixed, but he wanted to charge me over $500.00, so it's not fixed yet. also, when i turn off the wipers while they are still going up, the wipers stop immediately wherever they happen to be on the windshield. these problems occur each time i've used my wipers in the last 1 1/2 years. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Windshield wiper actuator failed. | |||
| 10 | |||
| Windshield wipers stop intermittently. | |||
| 02/09/1999 | |||
| Pe9905, windshield wipers: intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. the problem has been reported to the dealer. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 08/30/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers malfunction. yh | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers don't work regularly. they work in some setting intermittently. when you turn them on you sometimes have to play with the switch to find a decent setting. we have been having trouble with the car running roughly, dying at stops, worse in wet weather, lurching at stops if not dying and it sometimes dies when slowing down from highway speeds to below 30 mph. have had this fixed several times by mechanics. they say it is the throttle switch or mechanism and they get it running fine for a couple of months and then the problem reappears. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers do not function when on a high speed. dealer says the motor or the switch may need to be replaced. *ak | |||
| When the windshield wipers are turned on high, they cut off. dlr has not seen. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers slow down and then quit when placed in high speed. has to turn off and then turn on again to low speed to clear windows during rain. also, fuel injection system given $900.00 overhaul by ford service paid for by customer since engine intermittently misses/bogs down. can't afford to spend more on repair. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1997 | |||
| Pe99015, windshield wipers; windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1995 | 500 | 09/01/1993 | |
| We have just read a report in the paper about windshield wiper problem on ford taurus. we have had this problem on our taurus from the first year of ownership.it has put us in very dangerous and life threatening sistuations. when this problem first occurred ,if at night,the headlights would go off and on with the failure of thewipers, we had replaced the headlight switch and it was'melted'.....thank you for your concern about this wiper problem.... please continue with your investigation!!!! *ak | |||
| 09/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper stays on when the windshield washer is engaged. dealer contacted, and stated there is no problem it should cut off, but it does not, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| While driving in the rain and using the windshield wipers, windshield wipers stop working and the consumer had to pull off to the side of the road until the rain stopped. | |||
| 11/15/1995 | 100 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper switch fails intermittently. this causes the wipers to not work when you turn them on(reliably this happens often when switching one setting to another, causing the wipers to stop altogether.) this could lead to a very dangerous condition, espcially in heavy rains. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1993 | |||
| Windshield wipers return to off position when set to intermittent and turn signal is turned on; intermittent wipers do not turn on at all positions of intermittent and the wiper relay clicks repeatedly, sometimes when intermittent is used. *ak | |||
| 10 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| When the windsheild wipers are in operation, especially on high speed they slow and sometimes actually stop, making it impossible to see in a heavy rain. *ak | |||
| 10 | 12/01/1992 | ||
| Windshield wipers slow down or stop completely when in use. i had the windshield wiper motor replaced during the car's warranty period, but continued to have trouble with the slowing or halting wiper blades. problem continues to this day. when i turn on the wipers there is some hesitancy with the blades, and on occasion the blades don't move at all until i turn them on and off several times. this is especially annoying and dangerous during rainy or snowy times. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Front windshield wiper system repaired by dealer, relay bad, rear wiper system not repaired, motor needs replacement. *ak | |||
| 20 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Intermittent failure of windshield wipers to function on any setting. there is often a noise heard from under the i.p. this problem started about 2 years ago @ approximately 15,000 miles. the washers also do not function. additional safety issues with this vehicle which ford motor refused to do anything about are brake shudder caused by warped rotors & a leaking rack & pinion steering gear. the intermittent operation of the windshield wipers is a real safety issue. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 10 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Relative to your case # pe99015, my windshield wipers have intermittently failed for the past 18 months. i believe the problem is similar to the one described in your investigation and wanted to register my problem as well. the wiper unit is the original manufacturer's model. *ak | |||
| 11/23/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Driver's side windshield wiper came off in heavy rainstorm and was trapped in air intake. i pulled over and put it back on. i didn't report it earlier because i thought it was a freak occurrence, but i read today in ibd that it is a common defect in the 1993 ford taurus. *ak | |||
| 50 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| When using the intermittent windshield wiper settings, the wipers will not work until you move the control back and forth between off and a mid range setting. when you try to turn them on, you can hear a relay clicking, but the wipers will not work unless you happen to get the control in just the right position. the normal operation has not been affected by this problem. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 20 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Reoccuring wiper failure -- fails intermentally when changing speed settings or when using turn signal -- wippers usuall go to off position -- dealer suggest control replacement but does not accept aftermarket warranty | |||
| 05/05/1997 | |||
| Intermittently the windshield wipers do not come on or they will come on and quit working. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wiper does not shut off when disengaged. | |||
| 11/23/1998 | 8 | 01/01/1994 | |
| While driving vehicle about 60 mph and using the windshield wipers on high speed, the windshield wipers stopped working until consumer changed wipers' speed to low, and they started working again. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 11/14/1998 | 5 | 05/01/1998 | |
| During a recent severe rain storm, my windshield wipers stopped when i increased the speed from normal to fast. i got them to work by turning back to normal and up to fast the second time. in addition, when i activated the turn signals, the wipers stopped functioning. i was totally without sight on a busy six lane city street in a lot of traffic. i had noticed my windshield washer didn't work, but i thought it was a motor problem. i wired the motor directly to the battery and it worked fine. i called a local dealer to see if there had been a safety recall since i had bought the car from a private owner and might not get all the notifications. he said no, but when i described the problem to the service tech and asked for advice, he said it was common that wires get damaged in the steering column and the lever needs to be replaced for about $160. he didn't hesitate to recommend a solution and that indicates to me it isn't an isolated incident. i then called an independent repair shop who has worked on my ford products in the recent past. he knew about the wiper controls and wiring problem. i asked him if this was a problem with taurus' and he said yes among other things. i will probably have to have this fixed before a recall can be effected, but i thought this is serious and likely common enough to bring it to your attention. if i can wait, i will because the estimate to repair the problem ranges from $160-$300 and i think the manufacturer should cover this design or assembly problem. i appreciate your looking into this problem for the other 1993 taurus owners. | |||
| While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers will stop without indications. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1998 | |||
| When the windshiled wipers are on they become stuck, obstructing the view of the driver. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wiper governor failed causing windshield wipers to malfunction on several occasions when driving, the windshield wipers will stop working when on intermitten mode, then can not engage low speed or high speed mode.*jb | |||
| 06/11/1994 | 1 | 06/11/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers quit after 20-30 minutes of use. | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed during rain storm, causing poor visibility. *sd | |||
| 04/07/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper failure. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Windshield fogs up, impairing visibility. | |||
| 10/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Window washer only works if filled to capacity/after a few sprays, fluid will not come out of fluid container. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalls out while driving. contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. however, problem reoccurred. had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. consumer has lost trust in the dealership. head lights failed, light switch was replaced. the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced. the key switch failed. the faulty antenna motor failed. the master cylinder had to be replaced. tie rod was replaced. *tt | |||
| While using windshield wipers and without any indication windshield wipers would die. vehicle was serviced by dealer, and replace wiper motor. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 1 | 08/04/1993 | |
| Consumer complaint is that windshield wiper motor failed, and was replaced by private garage at the consumer's cost. consumer would like his case to be added to current investigation for this problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 03/26/1996 | ||
| The windshild wiper motor failed while consumer was driving in inclement weather causing poor visibility. nlm | |||
| 01/06/2000 | 30 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Wiper motor slows down and stops when wipers are on high speed. new wiper motor installed, same problem resulted with new motor. rear passenger window does not go down with either driver power button or rear passenger power button. air conditioner failed and ceased working entirely. | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| The turn signal/windshield wiper control stalk will not operate properly and the windshield wipers will often come to a stop on their own. *ak | |||
| While using windshield wipers on low speed they run okay. when on hight speed, windshield wippers would run on low speed. dealer has been contacted. please provide further . *ak | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed during rainstorm causing poor visibility. mjs | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| Windshield wipers completely failed during heavy rain storms, causing poor visibility. dealer replaced motor with new updated revised part and wiring harness. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 0 | 05/01/1997 | |
| When windshield wipers are on regularly, they are fine. but, when on intermittent,they do not work . *ak | |||
| 10/14/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visibility problems and may result a crash. common problem. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| While driving the windshield wipers are working intermittently. when pressure is applied to the wipers, they again work. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| While the windshield wipers are activated and the turn signal is in use, the wipers short circuit which can possible cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash. dealer replaced wiper system, but problem is still occurring. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers would operate while in a off mode position. wiper / washer would come on at will. dealer notifed, and informed consumer that they are aware, but no correction to the problem can be made at this time. can nhtsa provide additional information on this subject. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1999 | 4 | 12/31/1993 | |
| The windshield wiper motor failed during a rain storm / snow storm. *yc | |||
| 04/12/1999 | 10/10/1998 | ||
| Windshiield wipers work intermittently. the come and they will go out for a minute or two during a storm. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| Ei99009.pe99015; when windshield wipers are on they hesitate and do not work properly. problem occurs intermittently as if a short is in the motor wiring or switch. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1997 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch and motor replaced due to failure which caused poor visibility in rainstorm. | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 2 | 05/27/1998 | |
| Windshield wiper motor runs slow on high speed and makes a clicking noise. | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 1 | ||
| Wiper motor failed. | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Wiper motor failed causing the windshield wipers to stop working during a rain storm resulting in poor visibility. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers will cut off during rain storms. hendersonville times newspaper says nhtsa is looking into this. and vin. ##. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1999 | 10 | 07/01/1995 | |
| When i was in my vehicle on the cross bronx expressway, it began to rain hard and i proceeded to turn on my windshield wipers on a higher speed, and my wipers stuck in the middle of the front windshield glass of my car. i started banging on the dashboard of my car to get them going again, and eventually they did. but on numerous occasions the banging has not worked, and my front passenger has had to lower his window and stick his hand out to push the wipers to get them going again. this is a very serious and hazardous condition for visibility and safety of not only myself but that of my passengers. on wednesday, march 24, 1999 i took the car to the dealer to express my concern about the windshield wipers malfunctioning, and the mechanic confirm edmy concern and replaced the motor and wiring harness to the windshield wipers of my car. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wiper motor malfunctioned while in use which may cause visibility problems, and may result in an accident. sometimes the occupant needs to play with the windshield wiper arm in order to operate properly. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| While windshield wipers are on they work intermittently.please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/27/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was purchased in january 1999, and consumer has been experiencing poor performance with the windshield wipers. vehicle is at dealership at this time. also, air bag light stays illuminated. whenever engine is turned off consumer needs to have a jump start. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| When my windshield wipers failed 3 weeks ago, i replaced the fuse to no avail. my local auto shop replaced the wiper module at a cost to me of $253.93. i just heard today about your investigation of failing windshield wipers on the '93 ford taurus. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1998 | 2 | 01/06/1993 | |
| Windshield wipers failed in the rain after car set in a parking lot for two hours. very concerned about safety issue of driving in the rain and losing wipers. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Pe99045, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned while in use, causing visibility problems which may result in an accident. dealer replaced parts. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The high speed wipping action would come to a full stop, wait 10 to 15 seconds and then start. the next slower speed would do the same. the intermittant speeds seemed to work. ford service replaced the wiper motor, that i was told was binding and also replaced the motor harness. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 15 | ||
| Consumer has received a recall letter in july for the front coil springs, recall# 98i002000. after delay, recall was completed. current problem with windshield wiper motor. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed. | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 1 | 04/22/1997 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failed. | |||
| 12/22/1997 | 12/02/1997 | ||
| When windshield wipers are in any intermittent position, they stop, and do not come back on until right or left turn signal is used. | |||
| Windshield wiper failure; while driving in storm in middle of 8 lane express way, abruptly windshield wiper stopped working due to multi-function switch failure, dlr replaced it, problem persisted, now dlr indicates windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced. *ak | |||
| Windshield wiper motor failed while driving in storm, windshield wipers stopped working suddenly dlr replaced multi-function switch, problem persists; also, dlr says windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1996 | |||
| When on high, the windshield wiper motor seizes and the wipers stop working.please describe. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wiper motor had to be replaced. tt *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly. keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. emergency brake was never installed. there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. front end experienced shaking. excessive fuel consumption. difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. front brake pads replaced. exhaust replaced. fuel pump replaced. windshield wiper switch was replaced. vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on. *slc | |||
| #pe 99 015; windshield wiper switch became defective, causing the wiper to come on and off intermittently, and will not return back to normal position, resulting in loss of visiblity. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1997 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch and motor replaced due to failure which caused poor visibility in rainstorm. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper control switch fails intermittently during inclement weather. | |||
| 50 | |||
| Many times since i have owned this car, the windshield wipers would freeze in motion while in use. by turning the switch they will un-freeze. this intermittant problem has occurred in all, but in the low position. in the last few days, i had the switch replaced. artical in the newspaper precipitated this filing. *ak | |||
| 06/17/1998 | 3 | ||
| The windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the windshield wiper switch was replaced at owner's charge. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1999 | 50 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Intermitent windshield wiper switch and low speed wiper position failed to function properly at varios times. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Dealership refuses to replace problem whinshied whiper swich..says it's wear and tear... now how often do you use your winshield wiper swich enough to wear it out with less than 50,00 miles? god help us.. if that is the case. | |||
| 02/16/1998 | 3 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Thermostat, oxygen sensor and wiper switch failed. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 01/24/1996 | |
| Head gasket blew out, and dealer charged to repair it because vehicle's warranty expired. consumer believed that the problem was occurring way before the warranty ran out, and the dealer was giving him the run around. *ak wiper motor stops in the middle of the window, dealer replaced multi switch. 2 outer tie rods replaced and set toe due to loose steering. *slc | |||
| 01/29/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper switch sticks and does not respond when turned on. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1995 | |||
| Windshield wiper intermittent switch does not function properly. | |||
| 06/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch inoperative. *sd | |||
| 12/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Faulty windshield wiper switch replaced. | |||